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.

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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.