Category Archives: Other Interesting Stuff

Whatever else strikes our fancy

This is why we do Stormwater Management

Posted on May 10, 2008 by stormwater

An impressive series of video from Vice TV on the garbage patch in the middle of the Pacific. It is all about PLASTICS. We pull a lot of it from stormwater facilities we maintain. Too bad the majority in the … Continue reading →

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Community Garden Rainwater Harvesting Freebie!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by stormwater

Via Therese Ciesinski, Senior Editor: Organic Gardening Magazine Do you know a community garden that could use the donation of a rainwater harvesting system? Last year, Organic Gardening magazine provided rainwater harvesting systems to 20 community gardens around North America … Continue reading →

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Yet another term for doing the right thing… Green Infrastructure

Posted on November 20, 2007 by stormwater

Not sure exactly what the EPA is good at these days under the IFT (Idiot From Texas) regime – but coming up with new terms to describe doing the right thing is certainly up there on the list. Now it … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, Paris – and a Killer Green Roof

Posted on November 19, 2007 by stormwater

While in Paris last spring at the top of the Arc de Triumph , we happened on this green roof. Quite a splash of green in the cityscape…. Makes you want to be there, more than anywhere else in the … Continue reading →

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Seeeerious Slope Failure

Posted on November 17, 2007 by stormwater

From a coal mine in Australia.  See the original here.

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Can of Paint

Posted on September 29, 2007 by stormwater
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Desperately Seeking a Better Lawn

Posted on September 16, 2007 by stormwater

After all but ignoring our lawn for a couple of years to avoid the potential effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, we have finally decided to get proactive – organically. A bit of perusing revealed a great organization with parrallel … Continue reading →

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Trees in Captivity

Posted on August 30, 2007 by stormwater

Interesting design by field operations…..  looks like a tree zoo, no?  Pretty cool website too.

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Sustainable Farmer of the ….. Century?

Posted on August 30, 2007 by stormwater

It’s always nice to see someone go Sustainable. It’s even better to see them hold to their core beliefs. And it is fantastic to see them become amazingly successful at it. It’s all about breaking it down to Local Food. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming GreenCityBaltimore Event

Posted on July 26, 2007 by stormwater

Pack your camera and a picnic lunch for a great afternoon in the park when you attend GreenCityBaltimore and the Gwynns Falls Trail Council’s ART ON THE TRAIL PHOTO SAFARI on Sunday, August 12, 2007 (11am – 4pm)!   Bring your … Continue reading →

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