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===Overview===
===Overview===
<p>Swales are linear landscape features consisting of a drainage channel with gently sloping sides. Underground they may be filled with engineered soil and/or contain a water storage layer of coarse gravel material.  <br>
<p>Swales are linear landscape features consisting of a drainage channel with gently sloping sides. Underground they may be filled with engineered soil and/or contain a water storage layer of coarse gravel material.  <br>
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<strong>Bioswales</strong> are sometimes referred to as 'dry swales', 'vegetated swales', 'water quality swales' or 'inline bioretention'. <br>
<li><strong>Bioswales</strong> are sometimes referred to as 'dry swales', 'vegetated swales', 'water quality swales' or 'inline bioretention'.  
<strong>Enhanced Grass Swales</strong> are an alternative with lower maintenance requirements, but generally lower stormwater mangement potential.  
<li><strong>Enhanced Grass Swales</strong> are an alternative with lower maintenance requirements, but generally lower stormwater mangement potential. </li>
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