Longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff
Project ID: F19AC00017
Federal Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Partner Institution: Washington State University
Fiscal Year: 2019
Initial Funding: $316,213
Total Funding: $316,213
Abstract: Funds under this award are to be used to answer two important questions that the proposed research will address: 1) How long can the 60:40 bioretention soil media prevent toxic effects to aquatic animals, and
2) What soil depths are necessary to provide treatment. The project will evaluate cost-effective bioretention depths that provide biologically significant improvements in water quality and results will help to estimate the lifetime of a bioretention cell (see the proposal and scope of work for more details).
The Service Will:
• Support and assist in the fulfillment of the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study objectives listed in the proposal by providing an investigational scientist and technician to help accomplish the tasks listed in the scope of work.
• Assist in the design and execution of the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study both in the laboratory and hatchery/field experiments as well as assist with data collection, data analysis, and report writing.
Assist in meetings with various entities on issues pertaining to the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study.
• Assist in the preparation of written materials, manuscripts, and documentation for the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study, including materials for professional presentations and conferences as well as outreach and educational materials.
• Provide technical and field/laboratory assistance as otherwise needed for the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban storm water runoff study and review reports generated by the recipient.
The Recipient Will:
• Provide project oversight and direction of the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study including all field and laboratory experimental designs and operations as well as the coordination of field experiments.
• Fulfill the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study objectives, tasks and deliverables listed in the scope of work.
• Interpret data, conduct statistical analysis, and prepare reports on the status and accomplishments of the project.
• Meet and communicate with various entities on issues pertaining to the longevity ofbioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study.
• Prepare written materials, manuscripts, and documentation for the longevity of bioretention depths for preventing acute toxicity from urban stormwater runoff study, including materials for professional presentations and conferences as well as outreach and educational materials.
• Prepare a final report summarizing all activities and results at the completion of the study.