Using Vegetative Filter Strips to Improve Water Quality
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- Date of Publication
- August 31, 2021
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Overview
A vegetative filter strip is an area of vegetation established to remove contaminants from runoff. This publication explains how filter strips work and details soil types, dimensions, and vegetation options. Information includes establishment, maintenance and cost considerations. (7pp., 8 tables)
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