Flood prevention
Series: Surveyor ; 188(5649) 20 September 2001, 20-22(3)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Ponds, wetlands and permeable surfaced car parks can all play a role in flood prevention as forms of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS). As well as dealing with water quality and flooding issues, SUDS can also provide a better habitat for wildlife compared with conventional drainage systems. 300 SUDS are currently the focus of a major monitoring and research project in Scotland. Discusses some of the projects being conducted by the Scottish Universities SUDS Monitoring Group. Graph and tables.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64532 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 115013-1001 |
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Ponds, wetlands and permeable surfaced car parks can all play a role in flood prevention as forms of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS). As well as dealing with water quality and flooding issues, SUDS can also provide a better habitat for wildlife compared with conventional drainage systems. 300 SUDS are currently the focus of a major monitoring and research project in Scotland. Discusses some of the projects being conducted by the Scottish Universities SUDS Monitoring Group. Graph and tables.