Assessing Effectiveness of Pond Sediment Removal for Phosphorus Management in Stormwater Ponds

Summary:

Stormwater ponds are plentiful in Minnesota and can be useful in treating stormwater runoff. Some ponds, however, can re-release phosphorus. This project will investigate the effectiveness of sediment removal in improving stormwater quality and reducing phosphorus downstream. It will also explore if sediment should be treated to reduce phosphorus release during dredging.

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Related Materials:

• New Project: Assessing Effectiveness of Pond Sediment Removal for Phosphorous Management in Stormwater Ponds  (Blog Post)

Related Research:

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  John Gulliver

Co-Principal Investigator:  Poornima Natarajan

Technical Liaison:  Derek Asche

Project Coordinator:  Jackie Jiran

Panel Members: 
Ben Guell - City of Woodbury
Ben Scharenbroich - City of Plymouth
Bill Alms - WSB
Brian Gruidl - City of Bloomington
Cameron Killmer - City of Burnsville
Erick Francis - City of St. Louis Park
Heather Nelson - City of Champlin
Jake Newhall - WSB
Jesse Carlson - City of Savage
Joe Seidl - City of Chanhassen
Logan Vlasaty - City of Burnsville
Mattias Oddsson - City of Richfield
Nick Monserud - City of Prior Lake
Ryan Johnson - City of Roseville