Archive for March 2018
Florida Water Star – Indoor Improvements
What is Florida Water Star? Florida water star is a program that seeks to conserve water in both new and existing homes and commercial developments through a certification program. The program runs under the same idea as the existing energy star certification, only with an emphasis on water use and conservation as opposed to energy…
Read MoreTrack on, Don’t Track Off
A construction entrance is a first line of defense when it comes to sediment control and erosion. The entrance to your site is the most traveled part, and any vehicle that moves through the entrance risks dragging all sorts of dirt and mud with is. The first step is to determine your entrance locations and…
Read MoreStormwater Monitoring: No Technology Required
We have many tools that we use in the world of stormwater, many of them utilizing high tech instruments and current technology. From water sampling using high tech lab equipment, to digital turbidity meters, all the way to erosion controls equipment designed by engineers. There are so many amazing advancements in technology and equipment that…
Read MoreWetlands: Nature’s Civil Servant
The importance of wetlands is something that gets discussed regularly. We already have a good idea of what we need to do to protect them, and also how important wetlands and surrounding riparian areas are for the maintenance of our local environment. While we know some things that we can do to protect these areas,…
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