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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Fundamentals and Design (Hardcover)
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Fundamentals and Design (Hardcover)
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Fundamentals and Design Discover
novel stormwater control measures to make for a greener tomorrow!
The protection of our aquatic resources is growing in importance as
the effects of climate change and continued urbanization are felt
throughout the world. While most rain that falls onto vegetated
spaces infiltrates the soil, rain that falls onto impervious
surfaces will not, increasing downstream flooding and erosion and
causing impaired water quality. Impervious surfaces such as road
infrastructure, rooftops, and parking areas all increase runoff and
mobilize many pollutants that have deposited on these surfaces that
are then carried into our waterways. Proper management of this
stormwater through green infrastructure is essential to address
these challenges and reduce the environmental and ecological
impacts brought about by this runoff. This book brings into focus
resilient stormwater control measures (SCMs) for the reduction of
stormwater flows and associated pollutants that can detrimentally
impact our local environmental and ecological systems. These
interventions are green infrastructure based, utilizing natural
hydrologic and environmental features using soil and vegetation to
manage stormwater. These technologies include water harvesting,
bioretention and bioinfiltration, vegetated swales and filter
strips, permeable pavements, sand filters, green roofs, and
stormwater wetlands, among others. The basic science and
engineering of these technologies is discussed, including
performance information and best maintenance practices. Green
Stormwater Infrastructure readers will also find: Research-informed
resilient SCM design fundamentals Diagrams developed by the authors
to enhance understanding Case studies to illustrate the points
elucidated in the book End-of-chapter problems with a separate
solutions manual Green Stormwater Infrastructure is an ideal
resource for environmental, civil, and biological engineers and
environmental scientists in the consulting field. Landscape
architects, managers and engineers of watershed districts, and
members of federal, state, and local governmental
agencies--especially those in the departments of environmental
protection and transportation--will find many uses for this
guidebook. It will also be of interest to professors, upper-level
undergraduates and graduate students in environmental, civil, and
biological engineering programs.
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