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Employing GreenScapes and Green Building.

Authors :
King Sr., Wayne E.
Source :
Roads & Bridges. Spring2006 Storm Water, Vol. 44, pS8-S11. 4p.
Publication Year :
2006

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.

Subjects

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

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
87509229
Volume :
44
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Roads & Bridges
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
21199100

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