Erosion

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Erosion along natural steam and riverbanks can increase sediment deposition in stormwater management systems[1]. The accumulation of sediment overtime exerts a stress on stormwater systems, as their overall volume capacity for water becomes reduced[2].


  1. McDonough, K., Moore, T., & Hutchinson, S. (2017). Understanding the relationship between stormwater control measures and ecosystem services in an urban watershed. J. Water Resources and Planning Management, 143 (5)
  2. Bledsoe, B. (2002). Stream erosion potential and stormwater management strategies. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 128 (6), 451-455.