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MPCA staff - Anne Gelbmann, Bruce Wilson and Mike Findorff P.E.
SF 1892 HF 2133
Storm water discharges management standards and appropriation
What is MIDS?
An attempt to bring Low Impact Development (LID) to the forefront An effort to standardize benefits of water quality practices A tool that can be used to help meet water quality regulations A voluntary program
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Stormwater Management
Infiltration Conveyance
Filtration
Storage
Past practiceshave been ineffective at protecting water quality in receiving waters and only partially effective in meeting flood control requirements
Stormwater control measures that harvest, infiltrate, and evaportranspirate stormwater are critical to reducing the volume and pollutant loading of small storms
Engineered
MIDS Workgroup
Grass/Vegetated Swales
Filter Strips
Bioretention
Rain Garden
Permeable Pavement
Other Considerations
Integrate MIDS process with State Stormwater Manual Update
Any Questions?