PROJECT: Two bioretention basins (raingardens) were installed to treat parking lot runoff at the Hayes Community Center.
PROJECT FACTSHEET 17-CCP-01
City of Apple Valley
Stormwater Retrofit PRACTICE:
Bioretention basins (2)
BENEFITS:
BEFORE
2.6 acre-feet per year of reduced runoff
3.4 lbs of phosphorus per year prevented from traveling downstream
Improved water quality
Opportunity for public outreach and education
PARTNERS:
AFTER
City of Apple Valley
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
P R O J E C T: Two bioretention basins (raingardens) were installed to treat parking lot runoff at the Hayes Community Center. The project reduces stormwater discharge from the site and prevents sediment and phosphorus from traveling to downstream waterbodies. Total Project Cost: $114,795 FUNDING: Cost Share Amount: $50,000 Landowner Amount: $64,795
WATERSHED:
Vermillion River
RECEIVING WATERS:
North Creek
Clean Water Fund: Protecting and restoring Minnesota’s waters for generations to come. 4100 220th Street W, Suite 102, Farmington, MN 55024
LOCATION: Apple Valley
INSTALLATION:
Tel: (651) 480-7777
Fax: (651) 480-7775
Spring 2018
www.dakotacountyswcd.org
Revised: 8/3/2018
City of Apple Valley
Stormwater Retrofit
Location of one bioretention basin prior to the start of construction
Excavation of existing soils
Installation of limestone retaining wall on the perimeter of the bioretention basin
Installation of underdrain system and valve at the bottom of the bioretention basin
Backfilled soils using an engineered sand and compost soil mixture
Plant layout prior to planting
4100 220th Street W, Suite 102, Farmington, MN 55024
