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 members. 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.
Stormwater Management Manual
Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources, 2022
Website dedicated to stormwater management resources
Stormwater Design Manual
City of Charlotte, NC, 2014
Website dedicated to stormwater management resources.
Stormwater Management Design Manual
NY State Dept. of Conservation, 2015
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 and Design Guidance
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection, 2012
Website dedicated to stormwater management resources.
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.
What are Permeable Surfaces?
Penn State Extension, 2022
Permeable surfaces are alternatives to typical paving methods that can help to greatly increase infiltration and decrease flooding and run-off issues
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 Basics
Penn State Extension, 2021
Ready-to-Use Educational Toolkit for Stormwater Management
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 Management Design Examples
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 2015
This chapter presents design examples for two hypothetical development sites
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 Design Guidance
US Army, 2020
This stormwater management document provides a step-by-step process to assist designers inmeeting the requirements
Landscaping Surface Material Calculator
Gravelshop.com, 2022
This tool will help to estimate the amount of surfacing material (volume and weight) needed for projects based upon area.
Pollinator-Friendly Parks
Xerces Society, 2021
The goal of this publication is to provide helpful information so parks can be planned and managed with pollinators and other insects in mind.
