Posts by KCI Now
4 Differences Between Detention and Retention Ponds
The construction industry is continuing to grow in the United States. Dodge Construction Outlook, reports that total U.S. construction starts for 2017 will advance 5% to $713 billion. The growth means our communities will continue to thrive and the need for diverting water will increase. Stormwater runoff takes over sewers and damages nearby streams and rivers…
Read MoreTake Control of Invasive Plants Before they Take Over Our Florida Ponds
You’ve seen them before, plants that take over our Florida ponds. These invasive or non-native plants have been introduced accidently or purposely have gone wild in our yards, parks, roadsides, canal banks, and other natural areas. Some of them are completely harmless and do not pose a threat to our Florida ponds. Those invasive plants…
Read MoreTips on How to Trim Your Mangroves
Mangroves are one of Florida’s true natives. They are mostly found along the waterways, provide habitats for fish and birds, and protect homes from erosion. You can recognize them, especially in the Everglades and Keys, by their dense, tangled roots that pop up out of the water. Are there rules I need to follow when…
Read MoreFrom Muck to Yuck – The Clean Water Act
Imagine the world where water is on fire. That could potentially be the case without the Clean Water Act. The Federal Water Pollution Act of 1948 was the first law to recognize that big company was throwing chemicals in our waters. With the rise of awareness, that Act was amended in 1972 and became what…
Read MoreGo Green In 2017
One of the most common traditions of celebrating a New Year is to create a Resolution. For those of you looking to become more green and earth friendly KCI wants to share some of our favorite Go Green Tips! Cheers to a Happy New Year! Wash your car in the grass and avoid soapy water running…
Read MoreKCI Team Spotlight
KCI is excited to announce that Destinee Wheeler joined our growing team this past summer. Destinee is an Orlando native. She had the opportunity to attend a magnet school which catered to Engineering, Science and Technology. She became intrigued with the size and details that went into buildings and bridges, and this prompted her uncle to introduce…
Read MoreWarning Signs of a Sinkhole
Florida is known for having more sinkholes than any other state. A sinkhole is defined as a cavity in the ground caused by water erosion, which provides a route for water to disappear in to the ground. The peninsula is lined with a base layer composed of mostly limestone, a porous rock that is gradually…
Read MoreKCI Team Spotlight!
KCI is excited to introduce the latest addition to our team, Henrique Weydt. As an Environmental Consultant, he strives to make sure that all of our clients have everything they need to remain in environmental compliance. He has also been a great addition to the office, creating site maps and SWPPP books for our clients,…
Read MoreEnvironmentally Friendly Products
The human race is a proud one. We are always adapting and evolving, boasting of our advances in medicine, technology, exploration, and so on. And I agree, we should be proud, we have done the “impossible†countless times. But, that pride sometimes blinds us from the negative impact we have on our environment. We forget,…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring!
KCI is looking to hire a part-time environmental consultant for Osceola and Polk County, Florida. If you are interested in learning more please contact us at resume@kcinow.com.
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