water-harvesting earthworks Lancaster, Brad creator text xxu Tucson, AZ Rainsource Press 2013 Revised ed. monographic eng

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xxvii, 404 p. : ill., 28 cm. "Earthworks are one of the easiest, least expensive, and most effective ways of passively harvesting and conserving multiple sources of water in the soil. Associated vegetation then pumps the harvested water back out in the form of beauty, food, shelter, wildlife habitat, and passive heating and cooling strategies, while controlling erosion, increasing soil fertility, reducing downstream flooding, and improving water and air quality. Building on the information presented in Volume 1, this book shows you how to select, place, size, construct, and plant your chosen water-harvesting earthworks. It presents detailed how-to information and variations of a diverse array of earthworks, including chapters on mulch, vegetation, and greywater recycling so you can customize the techniques to the unique requirements of your site."--Publisher's website. Preface -- Introduction : Earthworks defined, their advantages, and a story of success -- Assessing your site, choosing your earthworks, and tips on implementation -- Berm 'n basins -- Terraces -- French drains -- Infiltration basins -- Imprinting -- Mulching -- Reducing hardscape and creating permeable paving -- Diversion swales -- Check dams -- Vegetation -- Greywater harvesting : making the most of your recycled water and earthworks -- Epilogue -- App. 1. Patterns of water flow and erosion with their potential water-harvesting response -- App. 2. Bunyip water levels and A-frame levels -- App. 3. Water-harvesting earthworks calculations -- App. 4 Example plant lists and water requirement calculations for Tucson, Arizona -- App. 5. Sizing and implementation of the kitchen resource drain (KRD) in Arizona -- App. 6. Resources. Brad Lancaster ; illustrated by Joe Marshall, Silvia Rayces, Ann Audrey, Gavin Troy, Kay Sather, April Baisan, David Harnish. Originally released in 2008. "Third printing 2013, Revised"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Rainwater harvesting Water harvesting Landscape design Ecology Sustainable development Do-it yourself technology Sustainable stormwater Management Erosion control TD418 .L36 2014 9780977246410 180314 20180319125957.0