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BR Ponding Area Examine the entire Bioretention surface and side slopes Problem (Check if Present) Follow-Up Actions Kick-Out to Level 2 Inspection: This is generally a serious problem, and it will be necessary to activate a Level 2 Inspection. Water stands on the surface more than 72 hours after a rainstorm and /or wetland-type vegetation is present. The Bioretention cell does not appear to be draining properly. BR Vegetation Examine all Bioretention cell vegetation. Problem (Check if Present) Follow-Up Actions If you can identify which plants are weeds or not intended to be part of the planting plan, eliminate these, preferably by hand pulling. If weeds are widespread, check with the local stormwater authority and/or Extension Office about proper use of herbicides for areas connected with the flow of water. Even vegetation that is intended to be present can become large, overgrown, and/or crowd out surrounding plants. Prune and thin accordingly. If weeds or invasive plants have overtaken the whole Bioretention cell , bush-hog the entire area before seedheads form in the spring. It will be necessary to remove the root mat manually or with appropriate herbicides, as noted above. Re-plant with species that are aesthetically pleasing and seem to be doing well in the Bioretention cell. Other: Kick-Out to Level 2 Inspection: You are unsure of the original planting design, or the vegetation maintenance task is beyond Vegetation requires regular maintenance—pulling your capabilities of time, expertise, or resources. If you are weeds, removing dead and diseased plants, replacing unsure of the health of the vegetation (e.g. salt damage, mulch around plants, adding plants to fill in areas that invasives, which plants are undesirable) or the appropriate are not well vegetated, etc. season to conduct vegetation management, consult a landscape professional before undertaking any cutting, pruning, mowing, or brush hogging. Page 6 of 8 Page 294 of 1493