Category Archives: Stormwater Management

Infiltration Trenches

Posted on May 23, 2007 by stormwater

Nice shot of a series of infiltration trenches managing runoff from a roadway. Note the use of open section roadway and a grass filter strip for pretreament prior to the trench. Stormwater is stored in the void spaces between the … Continue reading →

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Bioretention Design – Step-by-Step

Posted on May 23, 2007 by stormwater

Happened upon this guide by Bill Hunt of NC State. Nice that it includes most aspects of rain garden /bioretention design, although with specifics about North Carolina. Links to us:  Design | Software | Maintenance & Repairs | Construction | … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Guilt to Save the Earth

Posted on May 15, 2007 by stormwater

So we have a contract to do Inspections and Maintenance for a major retailer, which sends us throughout the Northeastern US. We had an interesting one yesterday. Seems another firm is advising our client, but the client wanted us to … Continue reading →

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Permeable Pavers

Posted on May 5, 2007 by stormwater

We’re doing research on permeable pavers for a project, some of the links we are finding after the jump:

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Green Roof Moment

Posted on May 3, 2007 by stormwater

Seems I’m having a green roof moment, surfing off to various links: Penn State Center for Green Roof Research Green Roof Resources Blog, and a half hour from us in the Mid-Atlantic: Green Roof Plants Links to us:  Design | … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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GreencityBaltimore Blog created

Posted on March 28, 2007 by stormwater

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

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