Design Spec
Design Spec: Soil Compost Amendment, 2013
Developed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, this design specification (Version 2.0, 2013) provides guidance on restoring compacted soils by incorporating compost to improve infiltration and reduce stormwater runoff. It helps designers apply soil amendments to enhance the performance of other practices—such as filter strips, grass channels, and rooftop disconnection—while reducing runoff from disturbed urban landscapes.
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View All ResourcesDeveloped by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, this design specification (updated 2013) provides guidance on disconnecting rooftop runoff...
Developed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, this design specification (Version 1.9, March 1, 2011) provides guidance on...
Developed by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, this design specification (Version 2, 2013) provides guidance on using grass channels...