1. Maintenance Demonstration Module 12: In Field Training Dennis Chestnut

2. Sponsors 2 District Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration The Low Impact Development Center, Inc. University of the District of Columbia Funding for this project was provided through a grant from the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

3. Contributors 3 The Low Impact Development Center, Inc. John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Logo Groundwork Anacostia River, D.C.

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5. Overview Observe and participate in the maintenance of an actual rain garden 5 Photo Courtesy of Rasma Plato

6. Expected Outcomes Students will participate in routine maintenance of a bioretention cell. Maintenance will include: – Check berm – Check/clear drain – Check stone/overflow – Cut back perennials – Prune shrubs – Replace mulch 6

7. Activities Fill out paperwork and documentation for compliance Get utilities identified Attend a safety briefing Identify materials and maintenance needs Conduct maintenance Participate in disposal and closeout 7