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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Bioswales In Southeast Michigan, Grace Crowe
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Bioswales In Southeast Michigan, Grace Crowe
Research Opportunities for Engineering Undergraduates (ROEU) Program 2017-18
Bioswales are modern storm water management structures that utilize biological components in a traditional wale to more effectively filter out contaminants. Because of its modern nature the installation and management practices for bioswales is still developing. Perfecting the practices surrounding bioswales in southeast Michigan environment can aid in the advancement of green infrastructure in the state. Wayne State installed a bioswale in one its parking lots in New Center with the help of the Detroit Biodiversity Network (DBN). We wanted to monitor the progression of this existing bioswale throughout the year, observing the system components effecting overall bioswale performance. The …
Best Management Practices: A Community-Based Approach To Construction And Installation, Nathanael J. La Breche
Best Management Practices: A Community-Based Approach To Construction And Installation, Nathanael J. La Breche
Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement
The Wabash River Enhancement Corporation (WREC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving both the health of the Wabash River and the surrounding terrestrial areas. In an effort to improve water quality, their urban cost-share program focuses on supporting green projects within a critical region surrounding the Great Bend of the Wabash River. In this essay, a Purdue student describes his experience as leader of a six-member group who worked with WREC to locate a suitable site within this critical area and implement a green project. They selected the Lighthouse Baptist Church, located in Lafayette, Indiana, since it was experiencing …