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--- rain_garden [2022/05/13 16:46] – admin
+++ rain_garden [2025/02/13 17:10] (current) – megan_duffy
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 Rain gardens are shallow depressions that are designed to collect stormwater and promote infiltration, minimizing the amount of runoff from a site.  These infiltration areas are planted with [[native plants|native vegetation]], which act as a natural sieve, absorbs excess nutrients, and filters out pollutants.
-Rain gardens should be located to intercept runoff along its natural path.  When directing runoff naturally, [[grassed swale|grassed swales]] may be used as a conveyance structure. They may be used on most any area of the site, excluding steep slopes, wetlands, floodplains, or in threatened or endangered species habitat.  And while effective, this practice is generally not designed for large storm events so are best used in conjunction with other management practices. For commercial, multifamily or large sites, the [[bioretention basin]] practice should be used.
+Rain gardens should be located to intercept runoff along its natural path.  When directing runoff naturally, [[vegetated swale|vegetated swales]] may be used as a conveyance structure. They may be used on most any area of the site, excluding steep slopes, wetlands, floodplains, or in threatened or endangered species habitat.  And while effective, this practice is generally not designed for large storm events so are best used in conjunction with other management practices. For commercial, multifamily or large sites, a [[bioretention device]] should be used.
 **Advantages**
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 **Disadvantages**
   *Water quality impact from high traffic areas is unknown
-  *Longevity of the practice is dependent upon sediment accumulation and maintenance)
+  *Longevity of the practice is dependent upon sediment accumulation and maintenance
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 =====Design=====
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 ==References==
-  *[[https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/documents/1009RainGarden.pdf|DNR Rain Garden Standard 1009]]
+  *[[https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Stormwater/1009RainGarden.pdf|DNR Rain Garden Standard 1009]]