RedVector RV-10197

Biofilters: A Natural Approach to Storm Water Pollutant Removal

Biofilters: A Natural Approach to Storm Water Pollutant Removal

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10197

SME: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE

USD$79.90 InStock 2029-01-01
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Bioswales and constructed wetlands are under increasing use to address pollutants in storm water runoff. However, many installations of these BMPs have failed or have not been as successful as hoped. This interactive online course provides a discussion of the concepts of biofilters. Most of the failures can be attributed to insufficient information being available or to bad or no expert input into the design, construction, vegetating, or maintenance of the bioswale or constructed wetland. This course is intended to provide information on the design and use of biofilters so that designers will be able to make better decisions on the design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of these Best Management Practices.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the basic concepts of bioswales, vegetated filter strips and constructed wetlands
  • Illustrate how soils influence the pollutant removal ability of biofilters
  • Recognize the importance of microorganisms in pollutant removal
  • Discuss the mechanisms by which vegetation assists in removing storm water pollutants
  • List the hydrologic and hydraulic design properties necessary for a bioswale
  • Explain the removal efficiencies that can be expected from a well-constructed bioswale and a well-constructed wetland
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE
Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE Photo
Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
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