Archive for 2024

Implementing post construction stormwater controls is important to manage the impacts of stormwater runoff once a construction project is completed. The intention of such controls is put into place to reduce the volume and potentially improve water quality, ultimately protecting water resources and minimizing potential flooding and pollution. A construction site upon completion of a…

Protecting your storm drain outlets is crucial to maintaining the integrity of your overall stormwater drainage system. During periodic inspections, it is essential to monitor these critical components and address any issues that may arise. During periodic inspections pay close attention for stormwater bypassing or damaging established energy dissipators such as riprap that may need…

A stormwater drainage system should always be designed and structured for safe operation and maximum control of the stormwater being released. In Florida, especially during our typical rainy season, storm drain systems are tested every day for durability when stormwater flow can emerge with high volume and velocity.  During periodic inspections, pay close attention to…

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state authority monitors and inspects industrial and construction stormwater management practices. Their goal is to ensure the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharge is in place and there is a fully documented and up to date Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Authorities will also review how…

Mangroves are considered one of the only trees or shrubs capable of living in salt water. Mangroves are an important ecosystem found throughout Florida’s coastal areas. These trees and shrubs that are easily acceptable to salt water, can become dense forests along coastlines, estuaries, and lagoons.   The protection that mangroves provide along the Florida coast…

We need to create daily habits of turning off electrical devices while not in use. The goal is to only use electricity when we need it. When we proactively conserve energy, we can lower our impact on the environment.  Conserving energy helps reduce our impact on the environment by decreasing the demand for fossil fuels…

Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change. Trees are a key ingredient for the survival of all living things on our planet. Trees and plants have a tremendous power to remove harmful toxins from our air, like carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis is the process by which…

It is safe to say most people are concerned about the environment. There are things people do every day that have some effect on the health of our planet in general. Little doubt that many of us frown when we see litter scattered along the side of a road, or across a field, or floating…

Many of America’s waterbodies are too polluted for fishing, aquatic life, or swimming. Untreated sewage, stormwater, and industrial waste pose significant risks to aquatic ecosystems, public health, and even the economy. On a global scale, two million tons of sewage is dumped into waterways every single day. Plus, pesticides and other chemicals on land often add…