Author Archives: stormwater

Being responsible for the care and feeding (ie, inspection/maintenance) of well over 500 existing stormwater management facilities in 6 states, we do see quite a few designs that did not appropriately consider maintenance.  What follows is an example we recently … Continue reading →

In the continuing Mid-Atlantic snow storage story, this time our intrepid reporter locates a sad bioretention facility struggling to find the springtime sun from beneath the snow dumped into its storage area…

Here in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, a popular alternative use for stormwater management facilities is snow storage.  A sure sign of the need for Springtime! Luckily, this fence survived.  Many have not faired so well: Note to Property Managers:  Make … Continue reading →

We recently learned of the re-launch of the BMPClean.org website.  We’ve been listed for well over a year and have had several leads from it. This website is a national directory of firms that provide stormwater related services.  They have … Continue reading →

Most have heard of the Pacific garbage patch. The new news is there is also one in the Atlantic. Removing plastics from catch basins and stormwater management facilities is one way to reduce the increase of these major collection points … Continue reading →

Negotiations in Annapolis have resulted in a compromise.  Key points: •  Developers of projects with preliminary approval would be exempt from the stricter storm-water rules if they get final local approval of their plans within three years and start construction … Continue reading →

Many (most?) site designers in Maryland are facing the challenges of designing sites with integrated Environmental Site Design practices – which will be mandated as of May, 2010. We have developed a series of Excel spreadsheets that make quick work … Continue reading →