Urban Stormwater & Tree Canopy

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Stormwater Blog — by Dudley R. Hartel — last modified 01/19/2012 05:45 am

An industry journal for surface water professionals (i.e. stormwater managers). This journal features engineered and green infrastructure solutions to urban water quality problems. The blog is particularly useful; click on any blog entry and then browse the list of all entries in the left panel for topics of interest.
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TLC - The Landscape Consultation (NA-97-0235) — by matthew — last modified 10/27/2011 08:20 am

 
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Comparing the Values of Urban Forests in New Community Development (ORUF-98-001) — by matthew — last modified 02/17/2011 12:59 pm

Three alternatives models of neighborhood development are used in this study to demonstrate the differences in preserved forest and proposed tree planting.
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Is Impervious Cover Still Important? A Review of Recent Research — by mhowell — last modified 02/10/2011 05:44 pm

A presentation at the 2nd Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology, May 2008.
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Mississippi Urban and Community Forestry Management Manual — by mhowell — last modified 02/10/2011 01:40 pm

 
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Conservation Design Resource Manual: Language and Guidelines for Updating Local Ordinances — by mhowell — last modified 02/10/2011 11:48 am

 
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Impervious Surface Reduction: Parking Lot Design — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 11:06 pm

Parking Lot Design is chapter 3 of the Urban Small Sites Best Management Practice Manual and provides design guides for stormwater runoff reduction using vegetation.
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Green Streets: Storm water management system for paved areas — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 09:20 pm

 
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Green Build-out Model: Project Summary — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 09:13 pm

"The Green Build-out Model is a planning tool that quantifies the cumulative stormwater management benefits of trees and green roofs for different coverage scenarios across the District of Columbia.
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District of Columbia Stormwater (MS4) Tree Canopy Agreement — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 07:23 pm

The letter of agreement between EPA and the District of Columbia for the use of tree canopy as a BMP for stormwater reduction.
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How to Estimate Future Land Cover in a Watershed (Leaf Out Analysis) — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 06:06 pm

 
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Green Neighborhoods — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 03:45 pm

Planning and design guidelines for air, water, and urban forest quality.
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Volume II Plants for Stormwater Design: Species Selection for the Upper Midwest — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 03:24 am

Continuation of the first volume, including more species and greater detail about using vegetation in stormwater management
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Urban Watershed Forestry Manual Series: Using trees to protect and restore urban watersheds — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 02:57 am

 
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Urban Trees Enhance Water Infiltration — by mhowell — last modified 02/09/2011 02:53 am

A group of researchers from Virginia Tech, Cornell, andUniversity of California at Davis have been investigatinginnovative ways to maximize the potential of trees to addressstormwater in a series of studies supported by the U.S. ForestService’s Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program.
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Tree Investment Brings Cities Many Happy Returns — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 11:55 pm

This article describes the value and status of the urban forest in Seattle, WA.
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The Runoff Reduction Method — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 10:57 pm

This memorandum outlines the results of BMP research and distills this information into a framework that can be used by design professionals and plan reviewers to verify compliance with proposed stormwater regulations in Virginia.
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The Green Build-out Model: Quantifying the Stormwater Management Benefits of Trees and Green Roofs in Washington, DC — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 10:33 pm

"The Green Build-out Model is a planning tool that quantifies the cumulative stormwater management benefits of trees and green roofs for different coverage scenarios across the District of Columbia. It calculates potential reductions in stormwater runoff within the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and the combined sewer system (CSS) that contribute to water quality impairment in the Nation’s capital."
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Stormwater Management and Urban Watersheds (Webcast) — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 09:46 pm

Stormwater Management and Urban Watersheds, Vincent Cotrone, Penn State Extension, West Pittston, PA.
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Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 06:44 pm

 
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Plants for Stormwater Design: Species Selection for the Upper Midwest — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 06:17 pm

Detailed descriptions of plants and their use in stormwater management practices
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Natural Inquirer: Urban Forest Edition (Vol 6 No 1) — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 04:55 pm

 
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Native Plant Guide for Streams and Stormwater Facilities in Northeastern Illinois — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 04:49 pm

Descriptions and illustrations of native species suitable for use along streams and in stormwater detension basins
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Managing Stormwater for Urban Sustainability Using Trees and Structural Soils — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 04:09 pm

A new space-saving infiltration BMP that mitigates runoff from paved areas
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Managing Natural Resources: A Guide for Municipal Commissions — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 04:06 pm

This publication serves as a guide for municipalities on the planning and management of street trees, parks, and open space as important community assets.
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Lower Midwest Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 04:02 pm

This report quantifies benefits and costs for representative small, medium, and large deciduous trees in the Lower Midwest region.
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Low Impact Development (LID) and Other Green Design Strategies — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 03:59 pm

 
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Low-Impact Development Hydrologic Analysis — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 03:58 pm

 
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Managing Wet Weather With Green Infrastructure - Water Quality Scorecard — by mhowell — last modified 02/08/2011 02:17 pm

The two main goals of this tool are to: (1) help communities protect water quality by identifying ways to reduce the amount of stormwater flows in a community and (2) educate stakeholders on the wide range of policies and regulations that have water quality implications.
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Land Development Provisions To Protect Georgia Water Quality — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 05:14 pm

 
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Is all your rain going down the drain? — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 05:12 pm

 
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City of Charlotte, North Carolina - Municipal Forest Resource Analysis — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 05:04 pm

This analysis combines results of a citywide inventory with benefit–cost modeling data to produce four types of information on the tree resource, namely, forest structure, function, value, and management needs.
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Benefits of Urban Trees (Booklet) — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 04:46 pm

Urban and Community Forestry: Improving Our Quality Of Life
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Benefit-Cost Analysis of Modesto's Municipal Urban Forest — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 04:44 pm

 
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Evaluating the impact of government land use policies on tree canopy coverage — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 11:37 am

This research looks at the relationship between tree canopy and local ordinances and policy in the Atlanta (GA) region.
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Lot Size Regulations and Water Quality Protection: The Case for Large Lots in Rural Areas — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 10:53 am

 
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Benefits of Urban Trees (1 Up) — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 10:30 am

Urban and Community Forestry: Improving Our Quality Of Life
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Using GIS to Assess Urban Tree Canopy Benefits and Surrounding Greenspace Distributions — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 09:10 am

 
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Northeast Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs, and Strategic Planting — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 06:03 am

This report quantifies benefits and costs for small, medium, and large deciduous trees and one coniferous tree in the Northeast region: the species chosen as representative are Kwanzan cherry, red maple, Japanese zelkova, and eastern white pine, respectively (see “Common and Scientific Names” section). The analysis describes “yard” trees (those planted in residential sites) and “public trees” (those planted on streets or in parks).
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New York City, New York - Municipal Forest Resource Analysis — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 06:00 am

This analysis combines results of a citywide street tree census with benefit–cost modeling data to produce four types of information on the city-managed street tree resource, namely forest structure, function, value, and management needs.
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Municipal Forest Benefits and Costs in Five US Cities — by mhowell — last modified 02/07/2011 05:53 am

 
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Rainfall interception by Santa Monica's municipal urban forest — by mhowell — last modified 02/04/2011 03:54 am

 
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Assessing canopy cover over streets and sidewalks in street tree populations — by mhowell — last modified 02/03/2011 01:53 pm

 
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Protecting your tree program while complying with the Clean Water Act — by mhowell — last modified 02/02/2011 03:55 pm

 
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Conservation stormwater management: restoring function and beauty to urban streams — by mhowell — last modified 02/02/2011 03:51 pm

 
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Low Impact Development Summit — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 12:17 pm

Addressing the planning, policy, and financal aspects of incorporating LID in your communities.
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Urban Small Sites Best Management Practice Manual — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:54 am

 
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Tales from Urban Forests — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:49 am

This link provides a downloadable radio series on how trees are impacting cities
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Stormwater Management: Using trees and structural soils to improve water quality — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:48 am

This website provides many resources such as a BMP design manual based on our research, a presentation for explaining how this system works to your municipality or business, and many other resource links.
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Stormwater Strategies - NRDC — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:48 am

 
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Stormwater Manager's Resource Center — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:48 am

 
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Polluted Urban Runoff: A Source of Concern — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:46 am

This publication summarizes the source and contents of urban stormwater pollutants and offers a brief explanation as to how to prevent these pollutants from being released.
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National Menu of Best Management Practices for Stormwater Phase II — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:43 am

 
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Stormwater Management — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:41 am

Using trees and structural soils to improve water quality.
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Low Impact Development - Urban Design Tools — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:40 am

 
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How to Install a Rain Garden — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:37 am

A rain garden uses native landscaping to soak up rain water from your downspout. These steps will help you install a rain garden in your yard.
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Green Values Stormwater Toolbox — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:36 am

 
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Chesapeake Stormwater Network — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:29 am

The Chesapeake Stormwater Network advocates for reform of federal, state and local laws, permits, regulations and design manuals to promote more sustainable stormwater management in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Center for Watershed Protection — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:28 am

 
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Can urban tree roots improve infiltration through compacted subsoils for stormwater management? — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 11:27 am

Global land use patterns and increasing pressures on water resources demand creative urban stormwater management. Strategies encouraging infiltration can enhance groundwater recharge and water quality. We examined whether tree roots can penetrate compacted subsoils and increase infiltration rates in the context of a novel infiltration BMP (I-BMP).
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Alternative Stormwater Management Practices for Residential Projects — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 10:59 am

 
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Water Quality Scorecard: Incorporating Green Infrastructure Practices at the Municipal, Neighborhood, and Site Scale — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 10:52 am

This scorecard offers policy options for protecting and improving water quality across different scales of land use and across multiple municipal departments.
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Trees and Stormwater Symposium — by matthew — last modified 01/27/2011 10:50 am

On September 28, 2010, Bonestroo hosted the Trees & Stormwater Symposium, a day-long event dedicated to the promotion of integrating trees with stormwater management.
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