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Bioswales

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Landscaped channels designed to concentrate and convey stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution.

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Planter Boxes

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Structures containing vegetation that absorb and filter runoff, often built into sidewalks or urban spaces.

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Energy Dissipators

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Structures designed to reduce the energy of fast-moving water, helping to prevent erosion and manage stormwater.

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Rain Barrels

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Containers that collect and store rainwater from downspouts for non-potable uses such as irrigation and reducing stormwater runoff.

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Vegetated Swales

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Shallow, vegetated channels that slow and filter runoff water, enhancing percolation and improving water quality.

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Dry Wells

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Underground structures that collect and allow runoff to infiltrate into the subsoil, increasing groundwater recharge.

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Rain Gardens

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Shallow depressions that absorb rainwater from surfaces, providing filtration and reducing runoff.

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Rainwater Harvesting

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The collection and storage of rainwater from rooftops for future use, reducing the demand on municipal systems.

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Filter Strips

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Narrow strips of vegetation that treat sheet flow stormwater runoff from adjacent surfaces through filtration and sedimentation.

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Urban Forestry

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The practice of planting and maintaining trees in urban areas to improve air quality and create wildlife habitats.

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Tree Box Filters

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Small-scale urban planters containing a tree and soil mix that filter stormwater runoff before it enters the drainage system.

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Infiltration Trenches

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Narrow ditches filled with gravel or rock that allow stormwater runoff to slowly infiltrate into the ground.

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Grassed Waterways

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Channels designed to transport surface water over vegetated areas, reducing the sediment load and minimizing erosion.

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Permeable Pavements

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Pavements that allow water to infiltrate, reducing runoff and recharging groundwater.

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Downspout Disconnection

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The practice of redirecting rooftop drainage away from the sewer system and towards areas that can absorb and utilize the water.

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Soakaways

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Pits filled with rubble or permeable materials that allow water to soak into the ground, preventing flooding.

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Constructed Wetlands

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Man-made wetland ecosystems designed to treat polluted water and mimic the filtering properties of natural wetlands.

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Pervious Concrete

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A type of concrete that is designed to be porous and allow water to pass through, reducing runoff and promoting groundwater recharge.

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Green Roofs

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Roofs covered with vegetation and soil, which reduce heat island effect and improve insulation.

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Catch Basins

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Curbside inlets that catch sediment and debris from stormwater runoff before it enters the drainage system.

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