Description

This biotrention filter is an example of green infrastructure in an institutional setting. The bioretention area was constructed as a localized depression that includes a sub-grade perforated pipe collection system. The facility functions as a localized detention pond and as a bio-filtration facility. Vegetation located at the inflow works to slow water velocity as it enters the basin.

Site Location

• Site Address: 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
• Town: Poughkeepsie
• County: Dutchess
• Land Use of Site: College Campus 
• Can Site be visited?: Yes
• Location on Site: Staff parking lot southwest of intersection of Creek and Cottage Roads. Basin is elevated above lot to the southwest.   

Practice Information Details

• Intent of Design: Stormwater biofiltration and subsurface filtration from campus runoff. 
• Stormwater Management Capacity: Undetermined.  Mitigation function for storm water quantity and intensity flow reduction 
• Year of Installation: 2001
• Plant Material Used: Landscaped and maintained turf. 
• Annual Operational and Maintenance Required: Mowing
• Zoning Change or Special Permit: None

Design Construction and Maintenance Information

• Designed by: The Chazen Company
• Cost of Design: $4,500 for professional design services (fee was for design of three practices)
• Installed by: Site Contractor for  North Academic Building Construction
• Maintained by: DCC Maintanance Staff

Contact for Additional Site Information:

The Chazen Companies
Nancy Clark
nclark@chazencompanies.com
(845) 486-1553