Archive for March 2023

Did you know Florida has over 2.5 million acres of freshwater lakes, rivers, springs, and wetlands?  There is also the Floridan aquifer, the natural subsurface freshwater reservoir that lies beneath the ground.  Scientific study has determined the Floridian aquifer is approximately 82,000-square-miles and holds billions of gallons of freshwater.  This unique aquifer stretches into other…

Many rain events can begin with general surface runoff that may begin as sheet flow and then the water can accelerate and scour the soil into channels. Once this occurs, the stormwater can become a vicious velocity of flooding water. Soil exposed by construction activities is especially vulnerable to erosion. Stormwater runoff can pick up…

There are several different ways a site can be stabilized throughout the construction project.  Let us review the different types of Site Stabilization. Erosion Control Blankets – These cover the ground for a short period of time.  Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) are made up of a variety of organic and synthetic materials.  They are used…

What does stabilization mean?  Directly from the Merriam-Webster dictionary it states “to make something stable, steadfast, or to hold steadyâ€. During active construction projects, it is critically important to limit stormwater exposure and stabilize the soil by using vegetative or non-vegetative Best Management Practices (BMPs). Effectively implementing and maintaining such practices will dramatically reduce erosion…

Did you know that Stormwater is considered one of the top contributors to water pollution? When it rains, stormwater runs across impermeable surfaces created by developed areas.  Stormwater can pick up garbage, debris, chemicals, toxic fluids, and sediment easily when these are exposed to flowing stormwater across impervious surfaces.  We have all heard the saying,…