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Green roofs are a sustainable solution that differs from other storm water management options in a couple of ways: They are out in the open for the public to see, and they brighten public spaces, turning a roof from just a...
The latest rush of applications to the Washington State Department of Ecology seeking use designations for storm water treatment technologies has made clear the need for a third-party performance verification program....
We all know that water is the most powerful force impacting surface erosion and soil stability. How do we control this mighty adversary that flows across our landscape, removing precious top soil and continually...
Have you ever tried to speak to a group of 300 third-grade students? It is never easy to get everyone’s attention and focus. Then try teaching them the concept of storm water pollution prevention. Believe it or not, it is...
The use of two-dimensional (2-D) storm water models has increased in recent years primarily due to advances in software, hardware and the availability of surface data. These advances allow for robust and diverse applications...
In a planned community like Emerald Hills, storm water management not only has to function well—it has to look good, too. So when engineers and architects were challenged with creating an aesthetic solution for a roadway...
Low-impact development (LID) is one of the hottest topics of the day and its environmental benefits are highly touted. Its techniques are being implemented more frequently, and many regulatory storm water programs across the...
Rapid suburban development and growth combined with a two-lane highway is bound to result in traffic bottlenecks and safety issues. So when the opportunity to widen the road in Maple Grove, Minn., presented itself after...
The city of Santa Fe, N.M., recently added a Walmart Supercenter to the new Entrada Contenta subdivision. The mixed-used development consists of residential and commercial land uses. SMC Consulting Engineers P.C. was...
Mother Nature took the eastern seaboard by surprise in 2011 when Hurricane Irene landed ashore, but the next time this happens, at least one site will be ready.
The expansive grounds of the new Madison Recreation Complex in...
Concerns about storm water discharges continue to grow, and now, communities are turning to their residents to help curb the problem. Here, SWS Associate Editor Nicole Bowling speaks with Aileen Winquist, the Arlington...
