Storm water

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Resource Guide
  June 2024, MnDOT 2024-09
• Stormwater Pond Maintenance, and Wetland Management for Phosphorus Retention
  June 2023, MnDOT 2023-25
• Wet Pond Maintenance for Phosphorus Retention
  June 2022, MnDOT 2022-20
• Assessing Culverts in Minnesota: Fish Passage and Storm Vulnerability
  November 2021, MnDOT 2021-29
• Continued Monitoring of Stormwater Effluents from Filter Media in Two Bioslope Sites
  June 2021, MnDOT 2021-15
• Design and Construction of Infiltration Facilities
  June 2021, MnDOT 2021-14
• Sediment Control Log Performance, Design, and Decision Matrix for Field Applications
  May 2019, MnDOT 2019-23
• Development and Evaluation of Effective Turbidity Monitoring Methods for Construction Projects
  July 2014, MnDOT 2014-24
• A Research Plan and Report on Factors Affecting Culvert Pipe Service Life in Minnesota
  September 2012, MnDOT 2012-27
• Assessment and Recommendations for the Operation of Standard Sumps as Best Management Practices for Stormwater Treatment (Volume 2)
  May 2012, MnDOT 2012-13
• Assessment and Recommendations for the Operation of Standard Sumps as Best Management Practice for Stormwater Treatment (Volume 1)
  February 2011, MnDOT 2011-08
• Improved Automatic Sampling for Suspended Solids
  November 2010, MnDOT 2010-38
• Hydrodynamic Separator Sediment Retention Testing
  March 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-10
• Cost Analysis of Alternative Culvert Installation Practices in Minnesota
  June 2009, MnDOT 2009-20
• Subsurface Drainage Manual for Pavements in Minnesota
  June 2009, MnDOT 2009-17
• Evaluating Roadway Subsurface Drainage Practices
  January 2009, MnDOT 2009-08
• Performance Assessment of Underground Stormwater Treatment Devices
  November 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-46
• Performance Assessment of Underground Stormwater Treatment Devices
  November 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-46
• The Cost and Effectiveness of Stormwater Management Practices
  June 2005, Mn/DOT 2005-23
• Laboratory Measurements of Stormwater Quality Improvement in Detention Ponds
  March 2004, MnDOT 2004-21
• Improving the Design of Roadside Ditches to Decrease Transportation-Related Surface Water Pollution
  June 2003, Mn/DOT 2004-11
• Intensity of Extreme Rainfall over Minnesota
  November 1998, MnDOT 1998-09U

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Active and Completed Projects

• Assessing effectiveness of pond sediment removal for phosphorus management in stormwater ponds
  (06/2024)
• Investigating real storms and the impact of potential climate change adaptations.
  (05/2024)
• Development of Biochar Specification Criteria as Soil Amendment for Slopes, Conveyances and Stormwater Treatment Systems, Phase 1.
  (07/2023)
• Managing urban pond vegetation to enhance water quality benefits
  (07/2023)
• Wet Pond Modeling for Contaminant Retention and Maintenance
  (05/2023)
• Updating the 2009 Stormwater BMP Maintenance Resource Guide
  (07/2022)
• Addressing the research needs for the sustainable application of TDA in stormwater infiltration/treatment.
  (06/2022)
• Steel Pipe Standards
  (12/2021)
• Stormwater Pond Maintenance, and Wetland Management for Phosphorus Retention
  (07/2020)
• Continued Monitoring of Stormwater Effluents from Filter Media in Two Bioslope Sites
  (08/2019)
• Wet Pond Maintenance for Phosphorus Retention
  (05/2019)
• Assessing Culverts in Minnesota: Fish Passage and Storm Vulnerability
  (07/2018)
• Design and Construction of Infiltration Facilities
  (06/2018)
• Characterization of Runoff Quality from Paved Low Volume Roads and Optimization of Treatment Methods
  (10/2017)
• Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
  (12/2016)
• Development and Evaluation of Effective Turbidity Monitoring Methods for Construction Projects
  (06/2011)
• A Research Plan and Factors Effecting Service Life for Culvert Pipe Materials in Minnesota
  (04/2011)
• Aqueous Pollutant Capture by Enhanced Filter Media
  (06/2010)
• Assessment and Recommendations for Operation of Standard Sumps as Best Management Practices for Stormwater Treatment
  (07/2008)
• Development of Design Methods for In-Stream Flow Control Structures
  (04/2008)
• Estimating the Size Distribution of Suspended Sediments in Minnesota Stormwater
  (12/2007)
• Cost Analysis of Alternative Culvert Installation Practices in Minnesota
  (10/2007)
• Assessment of Underground Stormwater Management Devices under High Flow Conditions (E08PS05)
  (05/2007)
• Assessment of Stormwater Management Practices on the Water Quality of Runoff
  (07/2005)
• Assessment of Underground Stormwater Management Devices on the Water Quality of Runoff
  (06/2005)
• Cost Effectiveness of Storm Water Runoff Best Management Practices for Water Quality Enhancement
  (06/2003)
• Laboratory Measurements of Storm Water Quality Improvements in Detention Ponds
  (09/2001)
• Improving the Design of Roadside Ditches
  (03/2001)
• Intensity of Extreme Rainfall Events Over Minnesota
  (04/1998)