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Sep 19 2019
Sewer Vacuum & Flushing, Vehicle
Sewer Cleaner Offers Cost Savings & Water Conservation
The responsibility to care for the environment and about water conservation falls to governments, companies, customers and consumers. In short,…
National Weather Service data shows that in the first two weeks of this month, rainfall brought between 200% and 600% of normal rainfall over the whole Missouri River Basin
National Weather Service data shows that in the first two weeks of this month, rainfall brought between 200% and 600% of normal rainfall over the whole Missouri River Basin
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Sep 17 2019
Flood Control
Army Corps of Engineers Alters Downstream Dam Releases in Montana After Heavy Rainfall
After recent heavy rainfall in Montana, the Army Corps of Engineers has had to alter downstream dam releases. The northeast corner of the state has…
Guam Shipyard was found in violation of the Clean Water Act. Under the EPA order, the shipyard must develop a storm water pollution prevention plan among other tasks.
Guam Shipyard was found in violation of the Clean Water Act. Under the EPA order, the shipyard must develop a storm water pollution prevention plan among other tasks.
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Sep 13 2019
Storm Water Management
U.S. EPA Orders Guam Shipyard to Obtain Storm Water Discharge Permit
Guam Shipyard has been ordered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to obtain a storm water discharge permit.  On Sept. 12, the U.S. EPA also…
A lot of water in the area is lost to runoff, so the project will examine ways to manage the billions of gallons of rainfall each year.
A lot of water in the area is lost to runoff, so the project will examine ways to manage the billions of gallons of rainfall each year.
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Sep 12 2019
Storm Water Management
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approves $5 million storm water pilot program
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is prioritizing the management of storm water with the approval of $5 million for a pilot…
Because rain sweeps trash into storm drains, the grant money will help pay for the implementation of "full trash capture systems."
Because rain sweeps trash into storm drains, the grant money will help pay for the implementation of "full trash capture systems."
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Sep 11 2019
Pollution Control
Marin County Coalition Receives Grant for Pollution Prevention
The Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program was awarded a $685,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  The program,…

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Whales and a Matter of Convenience
I have been aware of and spoken to the issue of trash and debris in storm water systems for more than 20 years. It does not take long for anyone to…
Building Resilient BMP Toolkits
Jurisdictions are struggling to make their infrastructure more resilient in light of challenges such as recurrent flooding, higher intensity and…
The Importance of Public Outreach & Participation
We have all heard the expression “can’t see the forest for the trees,” but when is the last time you can remember it applying to yourself? As a storm…
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