The following page consist of useful links for conducting
additional research. This is not an exhaustive list so
you are encouraged to perform keyword searches using
internet search engines such as:
Links are listed by category:
Rain Barrels and Water
Harvesting
City of Austin, Texas
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/watercon/default.htm
Details of the City of Austin's Water Conservation Program
as well as information about the city's rain barrel program
(follow the links to Single-family, Multi-family, and
Commercial).
City Farmer, Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture
http://www.cityfarmer.org/rainbarrel72.html
A list of resources includes the Vancouver, British Columbia
municipal rain barrel program as well as additional
information on the international use of rain barrels in
Japan, Australia and Great Britain.
Organization of American States
http://www.oas.org/usde/publications/Unit/oea59e/ch10.htm
A comprehensive on-line article entitled "Rainwater
Harvesting from Rooftop Catchments."
Pima County, Arizona Flood Control District
http://www.dot.co.pima.az.us/flood/wh/index.html
Methods for collecting, storing, and distributing rainwater
to reduce residential runoff loads are provided, as well as
information on harvesting system maintenance.
Plastmo Inc.
http://www.plastmo.com/rbdivert.html
Plastmo Inc. produces and sells cisterns and rain barrel
diverters for use in collecting roof runoff and preventing
it from reaching surface waters. This website contains
product information as well as a list of web sites
containing information on the use of rain barrels.
Bioretention/Raingardens Discussion Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bioretention/
This website provides a forum to exchange ideas, discuss
issues and problems, and share any other information related
to bioretention.
RainGardens.org
http://www.raingardens.org/
Basic information is provided on the design and use of rain
gardens. This site is a partnership stormwater education
project between West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)
and the City of Grand Rapids Environmental Protective
Services.
Friends of Bassett Creek, Minnesota
http://www.mninter.net/~stack/rain/
A comprehensive guide to the creation of rain gardens for
runoff management, habitat creation, and aesthetic value is
provided with design and construction information and
recommendations on plant material.
Stormwater Center
http://www.stormwatercenter.net/
A comprehensive document entitled "Stormwater Management
Fact Sheet: Bioretention" provides detailed information on
bioretention practices including applicability, design
considerations and benefit/cost analysis.
Thornapple River Watershed Group
http://www.thornappleriver.com/TREI/raingardens.html
A basic introduction to the use of rain gardens in rainfall
management is provided, including a list of links to on-line
resources for more information on creating a rain garden.
Exploring
the Ecology of Organic Green Roof Architecture
http://www.greenroofs.com
A clearinghouse of information to promote green roof
interest and development. Greenroofs.com includes the
history, technical details, international and North American
projects and case studies, and a comprehensive annotated
bibliography of green roofs literature.
Roofscapes Inc.
http://www.roofmeadows.com
The Roofscapes Inc. homepage includes information about
their services, examples of green roof projects and the
benefits of using green roofs in order to reduce runoff
volume, increase insulation, and increase the aesthetic
value of projects.
Low Impact Development Urban Design Tools
http://www.lid-stormwater.net
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