Maintaining Stormwater BMPs

The November-December 2008 issue of Stormwater magazine includes an article on “Maintenance of Stormwater BMPs.” As the authors note at the beginning, “few guides exist pertaining to [BMP] operation and maintenance.” This is true. The authors call this a “build ’em and walk” approach, and it’s something professionals need to better address. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are certainly not “best” if they are not used and monitored properly.