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Micro-zooplankton grazing as a means of fecal bacteria removal in stormwater BMPs

A priority for environmental managers is control of stormwater runoff pollution, especially fecal microbial pollution. This research was designed to determine if fecal bacterial grazing by micro-zooplankton is a significant control on fecal bacteria in aquatic best management practices (BMPs); if grazing differs between a wet detention pond and a constructed wetland; and if environmental ...

Metals and bacteria partitioning to various size particles in Ballona Creek storm water runoff

Many storm water best management practice (BMP) devices function primarily by capturing particulate matter to take advantage of the well‐documented association between storm water particles and ...

EPA Applauds Creation of Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program

EPA today joined state and local dignitaries formally launching the Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program. The new program will serve as a framework to promote a broad ecosystem approach to protecting and restoring the coastal ...

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Curb Drain Silt Guard

Need to protect curb inlets from contaminated stormwater? The curb drain silt guard is designed to block sediments commonly found in stormwater runoff, without causing pooling or flooding of water.