Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants
Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants

Author: Lyn A. Gettys

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780615326467

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Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants: A Best Management Practices Handbook is the fourth edition of a handbook produced by the not for profit Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF). The mission of the AERF is to support research and development which provides strategies and techniques for the environmentally and scientifically sound management, conservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. One way the Foundation accomplishes this mission is by producing this handbook to provide information to the public regarding the benefits of aquatic ecosystem conservation and aquatic plant management. The first, second and third editions of this handbook became some of the most widely consulted references in the aquatic plant management community. This fourth edition has been specifically designed with water resource managers, water management associations, homeowners and customers and operators of aquatic plant management companies and districts in mind. Our goal in preparing this handbook is to provide basic, scientifically sound information to assist decision-makers with their water management questions.

Optimizing Stormwater Treatment Practices
Optimizing Stormwater Treatment Practices

Author: Andrew J. Erickson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-14

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1461446244

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Optimizing Stormwater Treatment Practices: A Handbook of Assessment and Maintenance provides the information necessary for developing and operating an effective maintenance program for stormwater treatment. The book offers instructions on how to measure the level of performance of stormwater treatment practices directly and bases proposed maintenance schedules on actual performance and historical maintenance efforts and costs. The inspection methods, which are proven in the field and have been implemented successfully, are necessary as regulatory agencies are demanding evaluations of the performance of stormwater treatment practices. The authors have developed a three-tiered approach that offers readers a standard protocol for how to determine the effectiveness of stormwater treatment practices currently in place.

The Florida Lawn Handbook
The Florida Lawn Handbook

Author: Laurie Elizabeth Trenholm

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780813028026

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Everything you need to know to keep your lawn looking its best! Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date with the most recent lawn management information. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects—including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters cover selection, adaptability, establishment, and main­tenance for each type of lawn; soil analysis and fertilization; yearly calendars for lawn care and culture; mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders; overseeding for winter color; preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures; weed and thatch control; safe pesticide application and use; integrated pest management strategies; and complete, illustrated diagnostic information for weeds, diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests.

Urban Runoff Quality Management
Urban Runoff Quality Management

Author: Water Environment Federation

Publisher: ASCE Publications

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781572780392

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This manual comprises a holistic view of urban runoff quality management. For the beginner, who has little previous exposure to urban runoff quality management, the manual covers the entire subject area from sources and effects of pollutants in urban runoff through the development of management plans and the design of controls. For the municipal stormwater management agency, guidance is given for developing a water quality management plan that takes into account receiving water use objectives, local climatology, regulation, financing and cost, and procedures for comparing various types of controls for suitability and cost effectiveness in a particular area. This guidance will also assist owners of large-scale urban development projects in cost-effectively and aesthetically integrating water quality control to the drainage plan. The manual is also directed to designers who desire a self-contained unit that discusses the design of specific quality controls for urban runoff.

Best Management Practices Handbook
Best Management Practices Handbook

Author: Rowland Atkins

Publisher: Watershed Restoration Program

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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This handbook represents a compilation of best management practices for hill slope restoration, as derived from Forest Renewal BC's Watershed Restoration Program and concurrent operational practices. Emphasis is on a risk-based approach to restoration that achieves effective & cost-efficient restoration practices. The introduction provides an overview of slope stability factors, erosion, and sedimentation risks in the context of hill slope restoration. Section 2 describes procedure for identifying watershed restoration priorities, building & assessing an inventory of areas requiring treatment, and developing a restoration plan. This is followed by sections on field assessments & restoration treatments for road deactivation, landslide & gully rehabilitation, and soil bioengineering for slope stability. The final section suggests procedures for preparing detailed assessment & prescription reports, planning & implementing major works, and evaluating the effectiveness of a restoration project. Includes glossary.