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*[[Bioretention]] *[[Key Design and Plan Review Considerations| Key design and plan review considerations]]

...an be evaluated over its operating lifespan. To learn more about different bioretention configurations see, The City of Toronto's Design Criteria for Green Infrast rect 1278 2868 1335 3149 [[Bioretention: Internal water storage|Internal Water Storage]]

A common characteristic of bioretention cells is that they have shallow earthen slopes, less than 2H:1V. The design of a bioretention cell allows for several different planting zones.

#Check condition of bioretention after settling period, remediate any deficiencies, #[[Plants|Plant]] or lay [[turf|sod]],

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...ludes [[bioswale|bioswales]], [[rain garden|rain gardens]], [[bioretention|bioretention gardens]], and [[enhanced swale|enhanced swales]]. Depending on the design, ...79 SlingerTruck.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Slinger truck applying soil media in bioretention project. (Photo source: CVC)]]

...applies to all sub-surface and ground-level LID practices: [[bioretention|bioretention gardens]], [[bioswales]], [[rain gardens]], [[exfiltration trenches]], [[en ...n the transition from design to construction and helps the project manager plan for future pre-bid or pre-construction meetings. Think carefully about how

...cy in plant placement and spacing; incorporating mass groupings, repeating plant groupings, materials and/or design elements *Consider habitat attributes of plant material

...ppropriate planting zone, the size of the planting area versus size of the plant at maturity, tolerances to shade, pollution, drought and periodic inundatio ...tormwater – beautifully. cvc.ca/GreenYourProperty. https://cvc.ca/document/plant-list-native-plants-for-rain-ready-landscapes/?access=0fa290a78fd5934ad7848f

...d include a link to the City of Toronto Green Streets Technical Guidelines Plant Material Selection tool. This is the most complete and comprehensive tool a *Thank you this resource has now been referenced on the [[Plant lists]] page.

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...may be quality control, quantity control, or water balance restoration. [[Bioretention]] gardens, [[stormwater planters]], [[bioswales]], [[rain gardens]], [[enha ...ween LID practice types. Excavation procedures are the same, whether for a bioretention garden or a permeable pavement parking lot. On the other hand, stage 4 sub-

...rks. They typically have common areas, but their size and function vary. [[Bioretention: Parking lots]] ...grassed and may include plantings. These areas are ideal for establishing bioretention areas, soakaways or bioswales if conveyance is preferred. If grading allows

...ices: Bioretention. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2018/02/Bioretention-and-Dry-Swales-Fact-Sheet.pdf</ref>]] ...water and optimizing the amount drained by infiltration. Key components of bioretention practices for inspection and maintenance described further below. <br>

...vation and grading|excavation]], connection of [[Pipes|drainage pipes]], [[Bioretention: Filter media|media placement]], etc. Approved erosion and sediment control ...inspections required as part of a comprehensive inspection and maintenance plan is provided on the wiki [[Inspections and maintenance|inspection and mainte

...egetated swales', or 'water quality swales'. This type of BMP is form of [[bioretention]] with a long, linear shape (surface area typically >2:1 length:width) and [[File:Grass swale plan view 2005.PNG|thumb|340px|Example of a properly constructed [[vegetated fil

...scientific and common names listed along with the quantity to be planted, plant type, site and condition characteristics, flowering assemblages and colours All vegetated BMP designs should include planting plans that specify [[Plant selection|species]] that can tolerate both wet and dry conditions and, for

...do not feature [[filter media]] soil and [[underdrains|sub-drains]] like [[bioretention]] or [[bioswales]] do. Water not ponded behind check dams or absorbed by th ...egetated swales', or 'water quality swales'. This type of BMP is form of [[bioretention]] with a long, linear shape (surface area typically >2:1 length:width) and

:A bioretention BMP featuring an impermeable liner and underdrain that prevents infiltratio :A bioretention cell that features an impermeable liner that collects and treats stormwater

* Requiring landowners to prepare a formal risk management plan (negotiated individually); A source protection plan (SPP) contains policies developed by the source water protection committee

...be directly toxic to plants. In some species the ions are absorbed by the plant and build up in the leaves causing them to die. ...cological effects. Indirect effects of plant cover reductions or shifts in plant communicates can also negatively impact wildlife habitat (Fay and Shi, 2012

...ilter media layer, mulch and vegetation. Other design variations include [[Bioretention: Full infiltration|'''full infiltration''']] and [[Stormwater planters|'''n rect 1295 3183 1348 3254 [[Bioretention: Internal water storage|Internal Water Storage]]

...ably, Vancouver is near completion of an integrated storm water management plan, which will include recommendations for green infrastructure on public and ...osed by climate change and a plan to deal with those risks.”  calls for a plan to deal with risks of climate change

...t support healthy vegetation. Whether it be the engineered filter media of bioretention cells, the growing media of green roofs or the topsoil of enhanced swales, |rowspan="10"|'''[[Bioretention]] / [[Bioswales]] / [[Dry swale]]'''

...ff reduction functions of simple grass channel and roadside ditch designs. Bioretention swales (i.e.bioswales, dry swales) incorporate filter media and possibly a ...avel wellhead protection areas (see local drinking water source protection plan).