Filter Strips

Submitted by h.williams on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:04
Definition: 

Gently sloping vegetated strips of land that provide opportunities for slow conveyance and infiltration. Designed to accept runoff as overland flow from upstream and to slow the progress of this runoff.
- Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission

Links: 
Relation type: 
Narrower
Concept: 
Natural Water Retention Measure
References: 
CIRIA, 2007. The SUDS Manual. C697| , USDA website|http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/nj/technical/
Themes: 
urban area
agriculture
Copyright: 
USDA, Natural Conservation Service, New Jersey
Legend: 
Vegetative filter strip
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