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1. Employing GreenScapes and Green Building.

Author

King Sr., Wayne E.

Subjects
*SOILS, *STORM drains, *BEST management practices (Pollution prevention), *POLLUTION prevention, *NONPOINT source pollution, *LANDSCAPE construction
Abstract

Discusses the "Greenscapes" model for installing functional landscapes and storm water control measures using engineered soils in site design. Influences of urban development and the resulting decline in soil quality on both air and water quality throughout the U.S.; Role of organic matter in soil; Benefits of Low Impact Development.

Published
2006

2. Employing GreenScapes and Green Building.

Author

King Sr., Wayne E.

Subjects
*STORMWATER infiltration, *ORGANIC compounds, *SOIL stabilization, *SUSTAINABLE buildings, *COMPOSTING, *SOIL infiltration
Abstract

Presents information on several storm water management techniques. Incorporation of organic matter into disturbed soils to improve soils' stability and permeability; Use of Low Impact Development techniques in Green Building programs; Benefits of the use of compost as an amendment to increase urban soil infiltration rates and to treat surface runoff and local groundwater.

Published
2006

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