Bioretention Limits Revealed: Stormwater Solutions Face Diminishing Returns
The study developed a model to see how bioretention areas affect water flow in urban areas. They found that as bioretention areas get bigger, they can only reduce streamflow variability up to a certain point. Bioretention works better in drier climates and can help improve stream health by reducing the number and intensity of high flow events. This research can help design better bioretention systems to manage stormwater and protect water quality in urban areas.