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What’s the Problem with Groundhogs in Stormwater Facilities?
The purpose of stormwater ponds is to collect polluted stormwater that would otherwise flow into a natural body of water during an event of precipitation. In order to do this correctly, there needs to be a stable embankment, or dam, … Continue reading
Trees for Hydraulic Engineers
As engineers, we found this video to be quite fascinating. It dissects and answers an interesting question: How do trees transfer straight up – sometimes as much as 300 vertical feet? Found on the Blue Water Baltimore Facebook page. While … Continue reading
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Stormwater 101: Detention and Retention Basins
A common conventional method for managing stormwater is a stormwater basin. Basins are meant to collect stormwater and slowly release it at a controlled rate so that downstream areas are not flooded or eroded. While effective for flood control, these … Continue reading
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