Lessons from 5+ years of stormwater bioretention research in Vermont


TitleLessons from 5+ years of stormwater bioretention research in Vermont
Publication TypeConference Paper and Presentation
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsHurley, S
Conference NameLake Champlain Research Conference
Date Published2018/01
PublisherLake Champlain Basin Program
Conference LocationBurlington, 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).

URLhttp://www.lcbp.org/water-environment/data-monitoring/lake-champlain-research-conference/
Status: 
Published
Attributable Grant: 
BREE
Grant Year: 
Year2
Acknowledged VT EPSCoR: 
Ack-Yes