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The Department of Inspections and Permits recognizes that vegetation and mulch play a significant role in the function of stormwater BMPs, and it is an essential part of stormwater BMPs. It has come to the attention of the Department that mulch used in stormwater BMPs is expensive to maintain and prone to floating.
Effective immediately, the purpose of this notice and the attached memorandum is to provide guidance on plantings and the use of alternatives to mulch in stormwater BMPs.
For more information please contact Raghu Badami, PE, Engineer Manager at (410) 222-6137 or ipbada78@aacounty.org.