Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our subscribers. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
TEMPLATE - Facility Service Provider RFP
Park Maintenance Institute, 2021
Template to use for generating a RFP for facility services.
TEMPLATE - Project Plan
ProjectManagement.com, 2018
Template document to be used for project planning.
SAMPLE - Stormwater Maintenance Foreman
City of Buffalo, 2022
Sample job description with salary expectations
Sustainable Land Management
The World Bank, 2006
The specific objectives of the report are to articulatepriorities for investment in SLM and natural resource management and to identify the policy, institutional, and incentive reform options that will acceleratethe adoption of SLM productivity improvements and pro-poor growth.
What are Combined Sewer Overflows?
Penn State Extension, 2021
Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are a priority water pollution concern because they discharge a combination of stormwater, untreated human and industrial waste, and other stormwater pollutants into our waterways.
Stormwater Design Guidance
US Army, 2020
This stormwater management document provides a step-by-step process to assist designers inmeeting the requirements
Introduction to Stormwater Drainage System Design
Iowa Dept. of Transportation, 2010
The function of stormwater drainage systems is to collect minor design storm runoff and convey majordesign storm (flood) runoff to a discharge point.
Stormwater Management Design Examples
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 2015
This chapter presents design examples for two hypothetical development sites
What is a Stormwater Credit?
Penn State Extension, 2020
Stormwater credits offer the opportunity to reduce stormwater fees that may be charged by your local municipality.
Stormwater Basics
Penn State Extension, 2021
Ready-to-Use Educational Toolkit for Stormwater Management
Stormwater Pond Design, Construction, and Sedimentation
Clemson Cooperative Extension, 2022
Stormwater retention ponds are designed to minimize the adverse effects that impervious surfaces have on watersheds. Impervious surfaces (ie. paved surfaces, buildings, etc.) increase the volume of surface runoff in a watershed because they prevent rain water from infiltrating into the soil.
Stormwater Management and Design Guidance
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection, 2012
Website dedicated to stormwater management resources.
Stormwater Emergency Response Plan
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection, 2022
Website dedicated to stormwater emergency response resources
Stormwater Management Design Manual
NY State Dept. of Conservation, 2015
Website dedicated to stormwater management resources.
Stormwater Design Manual
City of Charlotte, NC, 2014
Website dedicated to stormwater management resources.
