Aerial Photograph
Study Area
Surface Drainage Underground Drainage
Existing Drainage Pattern
Concept 1 - Wetland Construction
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Create new swale to connect two existing low areas Naturalize boundary of low area and plant with native wetland species Fill existing low area and plant with native woody vegetation Construct bridge along path that also provides access to wetland Relocate maintenance building and add wetland observation deck Construct path between bridge and observation deck
Project Description
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Concept 2 - Drainage Improvement
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Lower rim of existing drainage manhole and convert to inlet Create new low area and drain into inlet Fill existing low area and plant with native understory vegetation Relocate maintenance building Enhance vegetation with native understory species
The purpose of this project is to improve the aesthetics and drainage in an area of standing water within the existing woodland on the Orchard School campus. There are two goals for this project. The first goal is to redirect standing water away from adjacent properties and imrpve the appearance of the site. The second goal is to create an enhanced wetland habitat study site for the school.
Orchard School Stormwater Management Concepts
June 2, 2006