Bioswales and Infiltration Trenches Webinar - October 24th, 2017


Summary

The video emphasizes the importance of green infrastructure design and policy planning for effective stormwater management. The speaker discusses the significance of collaboration among professionals in designing bioswales, infiltration trenches, and natural green infrastructure. Key points include water quality prediction, flood mitigation, and pollutant removal through green infrastructure, as well as the challenges and considerations for proper design, construction, and maintenance of best management practices (BMPs) in stormwater management. The video underscores the benefits of bioswales in capturing runoff, providing treatment, and offers insights on optimizing stormwater management through various design elements and configurations tailored to different environments.


Introduction to Green Infrastructure Design

The speaker discusses the importance of green infrastructure design and policy planning in stormwater management. They emphasize the need for collaboration between various professionals in the design process.

Bioswales and Design Concepts

The discussion centers around bioswales, their design principles, functions, and objectives. The speaker explains the layout of bioswales, infiltration trenches, and natural green infrastructure.

Functionality of Infiltration Trenches

Details about infiltration trenches are provided, including their construction, purpose, and suitability in different environments. The speaker highlights the importance of proper design to ensure efficient filtration and water management.

Water Quality and Filtration

The chapter covers water quality prediction, stream bank protection, flood mitigation, and the removal of pollutants through green infrastructure. The speaker discusses challenges related to water filtration and the importance of careful selection and maintenance of BMPs.

Enhanced Filtration Techniques

This section delves into the design and implementation of enhanced filtration techniques in stormwater management. The speaker discusses the considerations for effective filtration, including selecting the right materials and managing construction processes.

Maintenance and Observation Wells

Discussing the importance of maintenance for erosion areas and observation wells to ensure proper function and dryness.

Responsibility for Maintenance

Emphasizing the need for a responsible party, whether city or private entity, to maintain the BMPs and easements properly.

Documentation and Reporting

Highlighting the significance of documenting maintenance activities for individual BMPs and cities for long-term effectiveness.

Bioswales Overview

Explaining the design and benefits of bioswales in stormwater management, particularly in capturing runoff and providing treatment.

Design Variations for Bioswales

Discussing different design elements and configurations for bioswales to optimize stormwater management and treatment.

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