Title | Lessons from 5+ years of stormwater bioretention research in Vermont |
Publication Type | Conference Paper and Presentation |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Hurley, S |
Conference Name | Lake Champlain Research Conference |
Date Published | 2018/01 |
Publisher | Lake Champlain Basin Program |
Conference Location | Burlington, VT |
Abstract | This presentation describes design, maintenance, and monitoring of a dozen bioretention cells at three sites in Vermont stemming from multiple research projects taking place over the past 5+ years. The specific bioretention cells are located on the University of Vermont campus, Burlington, VT; the Miller Farm Research Center, South Burlington, VT; and a suburban shopping plaza parking lot in Waitsfield, VT. I will share lessons learned about design features-- including soil media and amendments, native vegetation, and internal hydrology-- and the ways in which they influence water quality and hydrology of the bioretention systems. I will discuss specific issues pertaining to maintaining healthy and attractive vegetation in high-visibility settings, and in the context of variable precipitation patterns (saturation, drought) and intensive winter maintenance regimes (freeze-thaw, plowing, salt and sand application). |
URL | http://www.lcbp.org/water-environment/data-monitoring/lake-champlain-research-conference/ |
Lessons from 5+ years of stormwater bioretention research in Vermont
Status:
Published
Attributable Grant:
BREE
Grant Year:
Year2
Acknowledged VT EPSCoR:
Ack-Yes