Event Title
Geographic Mapping of Rain Gardens, Bioswales, and Water Retention Ponds
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Engineering, Geology, History, Public Administration, Natural Resource Management
Mentor Information
Edwin Joseph, josephe@gvsu.edu
Department
Geography and Planning
Location
Kirkhof Center 2215
Start Date
13-4-2011 12:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 12:30 PM
Keywords
Environment, Technology
Abstract
Grand Valley State University's (GVSU) Allendale campus includes a large area of impermeable surfaces. This causes a significant problem with surface water runoff during precipitation events. In the past, the University built a network of pipes that redirect water into the ravines network east of the campus. Studies have shown that this particular solution produces severe erosion of the ravine banks. A more effective storm water plan includes several rain gardens, bioswales and water retention ponds. The purpose of our study was to use GIS and GPS Technology to identify and deliniate the precise locations of all of the rain gardens, bioswales, and water retention ponds on GVSU's Allendale Campus to benefit further studies. Field data was collected using high precision GPS units to capture geographic features, and digital cameras for panoramic views. We used ArcGIS to develop our final maps, and converted them to KML (Keyhole Mark-up Language) for display on Google Earth.
Geographic Mapping of Rain Gardens, Bioswales, and Water Retention Ponds
Kirkhof Center 2215
Grand Valley State University's (GVSU) Allendale campus includes a large area of impermeable surfaces. This causes a significant problem with surface water runoff during precipitation events. In the past, the University built a network of pipes that redirect water into the ravines network east of the campus. Studies have shown that this particular solution produces severe erosion of the ravine banks. A more effective storm water plan includes several rain gardens, bioswales and water retention ponds. The purpose of our study was to use GIS and GPS Technology to identify and deliniate the precise locations of all of the rain gardens, bioswales, and water retention ponds on GVSU's Allendale Campus to benefit further studies. Field data was collected using high precision GPS units to capture geographic features, and digital cameras for panoramic views. We used ArcGIS to develop our final maps, and converted them to KML (Keyhole Mark-up Language) for display on Google Earth.