Category Archives: Sustainable Development

Sustainable Stormwater Management

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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Ponds versus Environmental Site Design (ESD) or Low Impact Development (LID) Measures – Life or Death

Posted on September 7, 2007 by stormwater

One of the many, many issues associated with the decision to design smaller, shallower ESD / LID measures in lieu of traditionally larger detention, extended detention, or retention ponds is safety. The most horrible thought is that of a child’s … 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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Walkscore

Posted on July 26, 2007 by stormwater

Using Google Maps, you can now see what the “Walk Score” of any address may be. A Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Pretty cool stuff. Check it out here. 

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More on Pervious Concrete

Posted on June 15, 2007 by stormwater

in New England, a demo by Agg Industries.  Read it here

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Guerrilla Greywater

Posted on June 14, 2007 by stormwater

A shining example of codes versus common sense backlash, it seems that folks in California are bootlegging their installation of greywater systems. Interesting read here.

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The Ultimate in Conservation Planning – Down on the Farm

Posted on June 5, 2007 by stormwater

Reported recently in the Wall Street Journal is this story about a new development trend – establishing communities on working farms.  Having grown up on a farm, this is certainly a nice thought.   Interesting concept – a next generation of … Continue reading →

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Vortex

Posted on June 3, 2007 by stormwater

After seeing many different versions of proprietary stormwater treatment systems, never being overly impressed, I happened upon this vortex system for energy production. Quite cool.

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