Posts by KCI Now
Put a wrap on your slopes with riprap!
It goes by many other names; shot rock, rubble, rock armor, but it all serves a similar function. When we see places like shorelines, stream banks, or culverts lined with jagged rocks, a lot of times we don’t realize that it’s actually serving a purpose. The riprap is used to help stabilize areas that otherwise…
Read MoreCoastal Erosion: Where did the beaches go?
Florida is a state known for its beautiful sandy beaches. There are people that come from all over the world to partake in lounging around in the sand and the surf. Florida is also known for its torrential storms. For example, Miami-Dade County lost a staggering 170,000 Cubic yards of sand during Hurricane Irma. Beach…
Read MoreHow to Protect your Stream
When planning any kind of construction or industrial activity, it is important to consider the surrounding area. The natural vegetated areas that surround rivers, streams, lakes, or other waterways are known as riparian areas. These zones are very important to the waterbodies that they surround. They generally have high soil moisture, a high infiltration capacity,…
Read MoreYellow Curtains Are in Style this Year!
Water bodies will generally work towards naturally maintaining themselves and the organisms that rely on them. This can become an issue when the water body gets stirred up, by either natural processes such as large storms or floods, or unnatural processes, such as construction or industrial work. Sediment and other contaminants can make the water…
Read MoreNon-Structural BMPs
n the stormwater compliance industry, we use a lot of different tools to ensure that our waterways stay clean. We work with things like silt fence, filter fabric, gutter buddies, and strategically placed gravel on the regular to physically stop erosion at the site. But what about taking a more indirect route? This kind of…
Read MoreStormwater: A year in review
With the beginning of 2018 creeping up on us quickly, many of us take the time to reflect on the year that we just had. Businesses are no different, taking time to review both the positives and the negatives, take the information, and plan for the upcoming year with what we have learned. There were…
Read MoreTis the Season to be Jolly…..
December is a time of joy, celebration, and reflection. KCI had an awesome 2017, and we are so thankful for our clients, supporters, vendors, and the amazing team that helped make this our best year yet! All of us at KCI are sending warm wishes for a happy, peaceful holiday season and a prosperous new…
Read MoreStormwater Pond Treatments
Stormwater ponds are designed to retain sediment and waste runoff from developing on construction sites to protect local water sources. As a result, one could expect the quality of water to already be less than perfect. However, there are several ways to fix water quality issues! Depending on what you are trying to treat your…
Read MoreProtecting Wetlands
etlands serve an important purpose for our natural environment. Wetlands can serve a variety of different purposes. They can help to mitigate flooding and protect groundwater sources, they provide valuable wildlife habitat to many different species, and they even serve as a valuable filtration system for contaminants that have made their way into the water.…
Read MoreNPDES 101
NPDES 101 Wonder why your construction site needs a SWPPP and to you have do a weekly inspection? NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPDES was created in 1972 as an amendment to the Clean Water Act. It states that the discharge of pollutants from any point and non-point source to waters of…
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