Presentations

In the first few months of 2009 Region 5 will be hosting several internet based seminars on using compost as a stormwater best management practice (BMP). These BMPs use compost blankets, berms, and filter socks to reduce stormwater run-off, increase infiltration, and support plant cover establishment. Below are presentations from the calls.

For more information on these BMPs please visit EPA's National Menu of Stormwater BMPs

June 16, 2009

Compost Stormwater Best Management Practices - A New Idea for the Landscaping Industry

A Quick Introduction to Soils and Compost (PDF) (15pp, 6M About PDF)- Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5
Stormwater BMP Standards (PDF) (25pp, 884K About PDF) - Britt Faucette, Filtrexx International
Compost and Erosion Control in Landscaping, Use of compost in erosion control and landscaping at Issaquah Highlands (PDF) (34pp, 3M About PDF) - Jim Berger, Port Blakely Communities

March 10, 2009

Compost Stormwater Best Management Practices - Promoting Them to Composters

A Quick Introduction to Soils and Compost (PDF) (15pp, 316K About PDF) - Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5
Introduction to the USCC STA program (PDF) (21pp, 438K About PDF) - Al Rattie, AR Consulting
Stormwater BMP Standards (PDF) (25pp, 884K About PDF) - Britt Faucette, Filtrexx International
The Composter's Perspective (PDF) (38pp, 4.47M About PDF) - Sharon Barnes, Barnes Nursery
The Purchaser's Experience (PDF) (33pp, 3.97M About PDF)- Ginny Black, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

January 8, 2009

Introduction to Compost Based Stormwater Best Management Practices

A Quick Introduction to Soils and Compost (PDF) (15pp, 6M About PDF)- Chris Newman, US EPA Region 5
Sustainable Erosion Control (PDF) (25pp, 1.69M About PDF)- Amy Sausen, The Bruce Company of Wisconsin
Using Compost for Erosion Control & Stormwater Management (PDF) (150pp, 19.69M About PDF) - Dwayne Stenlund, Minnesota Department of Transportation

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