Stimson Drain Stormwater Management Study Phase II Report

Stimson Drain Stormwater Management Study Phase II Report

November 15, 2004

The Stimson Drain Stormwater Management Study Phase II Report examines the feasibility of using Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Alternative Best Management Practices (ABMPs) to control the water quality and quantity that leaves the 527.5-acre Stimson Drain watershed, located southwest of the City of Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. Concepts and practices found in this report can be applied to other drainage projects throughout Valparaiso.

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Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Watershed Description

Chapter 3 - Land Use

Chapter 4 - Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and Water Quality

Chapter 5 - Applicable alternative Best Management Practices and Guidelines For Their Use

Chapter 6 - Alternative Best Management Practices Impacts On Stormwater Runoff and Water Quality

Chapter 7 - Conclusions and Recommendations

Appendix A - Hydrogeology and Soils

Appendix B - Best Management Practices Manual

Appendix C - Results of Water Quality Analysis

Appendix D - References Cited