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Bioretention Literature Review -

Prepared by: Robert A. Brown

 
     
 

References available from the following years:

1993, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009

 
     
 

1993

Author(s): Coffman, L., R. Green, M. Clar, and S. Bitter.
Title: “Development of Bioretention Practices for Stormwater Management”
Journal (Issue): Water Management in the 90’s: A Time for Innovation, K. Hon, ed., ASCE, Reston, Va., 126-129.
Study Type: Introduction to Bioretention
Description: Introduces the concept of bioretention as a stormwater practice to improve water quality.  It is a method to treat the first flush of runoff using retention, vegetation, and soil conditioning.

Author(s): Coffman, L., R. Green, M. Clar, and S. Bitter.
Title: “Design Considerations Associated with Bioretention Practices”
Journal (Issue): Water Management in the 90’s: A Time for Innovation, K. Hon, ed., ASCE, Reston, Va., 130-133.
Study Type: Introduction to Bioretention
Description: Discusses the first set of design requirements in more detail, as well as, methods for sizing and preparing grading and planting plans for bioretention areas.

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