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Trees in DC

Posted on May 3, 2007 by stormwater

Casey trees is an interesting organization doing some great work in DC. Check them out here. Links to us:  Design | Software | Maintenance & Repairs | Construction | http://www.bioretention.com

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Living in the past

Posted on April 27, 2007 by stormwater

I spent last year traveling the entire United States (doing workshops on environmentally sensitive “Low Impact Development” stormwater management design), so I think I have some idea of the state of stormwater management in this country. I understand that some … Continue reading →

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Serious Storm Drain Surcharge

Posted on April 27, 2007 by stormwater

Great video of an incredible storm drain surcharge: http://www.vidvoting.com/xoops/modules/xstreamer/index.php?class=video&id=41 Links to us:  Design | Software | Maintenance & Repairs | Construction | http://www.bioretention.com

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Underground SWM – WITHOUT Inspection and Maintenance

Posted on April 12, 2007 by stormwater

So when an underground CMP Pipe SWM facility sits unattended for ten – fifteen? – twenty? years or so, it may be no problem. On the other hand, it can turn into a nightmare. Following is an un-named facility we … Continue reading →

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One cool wave

Posted on April 3, 2007 by stormwater

I’m not a surfer, but this is just too cool not to share – Links to us:  Design | Software | Maintenance & Repairs | Construction | http://www.bioretention.com

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Stormwater Solutions for PA

Posted on March 30, 2007 by stormwater

CBF has opened registration for “Confluence 2007–Preparing for the Storm: Stormwater Solutions for Pennsylvania Communities,” to be held April 5 & 6. If you’re a PA engineer, consultant, developer, municipal official, conservation professional, or watershed stakeholder interested in finding out … Continue reading →

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Up on Principio Creek

Posted on March 29, 2007 by stormwater

Was on Principio Creek yesterday looking at some restoration work…a real sweet stream in Cecil County, Maryland that is still in great overall condition: Cool arch under I-95: Caught the skunk cabbage rising: Links to us:  Design | Software | … Continue reading →

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Green Building Institute Raffle

Posted on March 29, 2007 by stormwater

Support The Green Building Institute and enter to win a trip for two people to Bluebeard’s Castle on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Go here for more info. Links to us:  Design | Software | Maintenance & Repairs | Construction … Continue reading →

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GreencityBaltimore Blog created

Posted on March 28, 2007 by stormwater

Check it out at: http://greencitybaltimore.wordpress.com/

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Maryland’s Legislature taking forward steps

Posted on March 28, 2007 by stormwater

The House of Delegates has passed HB1220, which is a bill that opens the door for implementation of more sustainable and integrated stormwater management practices and levies a charge of 25 cents per square foot of impervious area on new … Continue reading →

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