A Series of RiverSmart BMPs Installed on a Slope

A Series of RiverSmart BMPs Installed on a Slope

Project Team
Mr. Sean Mitchell (Homeowner) District Department of Energy and Environment Bona Terra LLC
Project Description

To address severe basement flooding caused by a sloped backyard, a creative series of BMPs were installed through the RiverSmart Homes Program. These practices included the extension of a downspout uphill from the home, a 132 gallon rain barrel which overflow to a 65 square foot rain garden, and a 120 square foot BayScaping installed downhill from the rain garden. The solution was an innovative approach to a difficult site constraint, and has converted a homeowner into a neighborhood steward.
To read the full project narrative and view more photos, visit the project folder on our Google Drive!

Best Residential Project

This category recognizes exceptional stormwater practices installed on a residential property. Example projects include: rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, vegetated roofs, conservation landscaping, tree planting, downspout disconnection or soil amendments. Special consideration is given to projects subsidized under local government incentive programs. Total investment in residential practices should be generally limited to less than $5,000. They can be installed by homeowners, contractors or watershed groups (if possible, please identify the designer/installer in your application).

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Project Narrative Series of RiverSmart BMPs installed on a slope
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