Detention Basin Outreach
Stormwater ponds can be beautiful amenities in the communities they serve. However, they need to be maintained so they continue to function properly as part of our stormwater management infrastructure. Homeowners Associations are responsible for keeping detention basins in good shape, but residents can help take care of these ponds and basins too.
Below are resources about detention basins to share with your community:
Blogs
- Stormwater Detention Basin Basics | Download as Word Document
- Benefits of Native Buffers for Detention Basins | Download as Word Document
- 5 Ways Homeowners Impact Detention Basins | Download as Word Document
- Managing Detention Basins for Healthy Communities | Download as Word Document
- Common Problems Affecting Pond Function: Shoreline Erosion | Download as Word Document
- Common Problems Affecting Pond Function: Blocked Inlet and Outlet Structures | Download as Word Document
- Common Problems Affecting Pond Function: Invasive Species | Download as Word Document