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Rockslide!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by stormwater

From the “Other Interesting Stuff” category, a pretty amazing display of a slope failure in Tennessee.

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The Flocculants are coming!

Posted on November 5, 2009 by stormwater

Maryland just released their draft of a revised erosion and sediment control manual.  Included is the use of flocculants to control erosion and to treat for turbidity.  Turbidity has been pretty much ignored by mainstream sediment control, as it can … Continue reading →

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Stormwater Maintenance is now on Facebook

Posted on November 1, 2009 by stormwater

Stop by and become a fan… http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=storm&init=quick#/pages/Hunt-Valley-MD/Stormwater-Maintenance-LLC/168197201131?ref=ts

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Environmental Site Design (ESD) Presentation

Posted on October 27, 2009 by stormwater

Our friends at Hord | Coplan | Macht kindly extended an invitation to present an overview of the forthcoming regulations and design guidance in Maryland that requires the application of Environmental Site Design (ESD) on all projects. This is a … Continue reading →

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Arid Stormwater

Posted on October 15, 2009 by stormwater

This last year when we were in Arizona, we posted thoughts from a purely East Coast perspective.  Read it here. Interestingly, we just happened upon a very comprehensive video of Arizona’s appraoch to managing stormwater in an arid environment.  For … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Waterkeeper Trash Bash

Posted on September 17, 2009 by stormwater

The Annual Baltimore Waterkeeper Trash bash is this Saturday at Nick’s Cafe in Baltimore.  Last year it was a blast and they are cranking it up this year even more.  Should be quite the party!  Come join us! More info … Continue reading →

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Global Warming – Is it real?

Posted on September 14, 2009 by stormwater

In an effort to start a dialogue (ie, stir things up) a friend we will call “Bill” has a habit of raising the question – Is Global Warming really happening? This TED video offers the answer: James Balog: Time-lapse proof … Continue reading →

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The Value of Geotechnical Engineering

Posted on July 31, 2009 by stormwater

Unbelievable accident in Shanghai illustrates the value of having a geotech on the design and construction team. Link to full story with more photos: Entire New 13-Story Building Tips Over Shanghai.

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Washington DC Vac Photo

Posted on July 23, 2009 by stormwater

Our vac crew got a little artsy in DC yesterday…

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Water in the Southwest

Posted on May 10, 2009 by stormwater

After visiting the Scottsdale area recently, we were struck by the incredible development and population in an area that has very little water.  Irrigated golf courses everywhere?  Really?  While we’re sure it has been considered a marvel of engineering and … Continue reading →

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