USE OF SHALLOW SEDIMENT GRAIN-SIZE ANALYSIS DATA TO AID IN FUTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Stormwater management is of paramount importance when undertaking long-term land development programs, particularly in previously undeveloped areas. Effective planning and low-impact design practices require a solid understanding of local surficial geological constraints, particularly slope and grain size. This project involved sampling and mapping shallow sediment grain sizes, hydrogeological features, and topographical relief in an ecologically sensitive undeveloped area that is slated to become a commercial office park in coming years. Runoff coefficients and infiltration rates were estimated in an effort to guide future "smart growth" construction in the study area.