Maryland Bioretention

You can never read too many papers on bioretention. This 2008 offering by Dr. Allan Davis at University of Maryland provides an excellent summary of the hydrologic performance of two test bioretention areas, based on monitoring of many, many storms. Click here.

Maryland Stormwater Strategy

The geographic focus of the Maryland strategy is state-wide, given the rapid growth forecast to occur across the State. In 2007, the State legislature passed the landmark Stormwater Management Act (also known as HB 786) to require widespread use of Environmental Site Design practices at new and redevelopment sites.

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