Stormwater Planning: A Guidebook for Brtish Columbia:Guidance document provides framework for applying rainfall-runoff models to test performance targets"Stomwater Planning: A Guidebook for British Columbia" formalized a science-based understanding to set performance targets for reducing rainwater runoff volumes and rates. These targets represent the synthesis of biological and hydrological understanding. The Guidebook also established a protocol for application of computer models to assess the achievability of performance targets.
Green Infrastructure and Storm Depth Retention Criteria explained by Andy ReeseAuthor cautions that unintended consequences can result from a simplified abstraction of reality
Volume-Based Hydrology explained by Andy ReeseExamining the shift in focus from peak flows and pollution treatment to mimicking predevelopment volumes"The shift toward Volume-Based Hydrology is a good thing, and making the shift carefully and gracefully will help ensure its long-term effectiveness," concludes Andy Reese in his article. Voodoo Hydrology explained by Andy ReeseMagical practice considered to be a form of black magic but also considered a religion to someAndy Reese, in the July/August 2006 issue of Stormwater Magazine, offered some perspective on urban hydrologic practice. Reese reports that he has been repeatedly reminded of the black box nature of urban stormwater hydrologic design, and the often minimal level of understanding of many designers who are sizing and placing infrastructure within urban neighborhoods and other developments every day. Water Balance Model website also hosts the "official" QUALHYMO hydrologic simulation modelCommitment by Inter-Provincial Partnership will preserve legacy of tool developed by Dr. Charles RowneyThe British Columbia Inter-Governmental Partnership and Dr. Charles Rowney have announced that the “official” QUALHYMO will reside on the Water Balance Model for Canada website. “Having both tools accessible from the same website provides drainage modellers with a choice, depending on the modelling objectives and the capabilities of the user. |
The purpose of the article is to explore the proposed single-criterion 95% storm capture requirement as a suitable volume-based hydrology criterion and to explore and propose different options.