Erosion Control
Effective erosion control measures are crucial to managing storm water runoff, helping to mitigate water pollution, preserve wildlife and habitats, and protect property. Erosion control techniques, such as retaining walls, geotextiles and hydroseeding, help prevent water erosion for construction sites, agriculture, and river or coastal areas.
Aug 7 2019
Three maintenance projects are planned in the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) in Texas to manage channel overflows. According to Chron,…
Aug 6 2019
A part of Caltrans Highway 1, or the Pacific Coast Highway, located in Big Sur, Monterey County, Calif., has been closed for an extended period of…
Aug 6 2019
Beyond the ways plants sustain humans directly, they also offer many other benefits, including creating a beautiful and stable environment.…
Aug 5 2019
The deadline for nominations for the Storm Water Solutions (SWS) 2019 Top Projects awards program has been extended to Aug. 23.
Last year, projects…
Jul 31 2019
Progress is being made on a restoration project at Hickory Grove Lake in Iowa. According to Ames Tribune, an assessment of the watershed showed high…
Jul 26 2019
2019 SWS Top Project nominations are due Aug. 1, 2019, and time is running out to get in your nominations. Last year, projects varied, including…
Jul 24 2019
For the first time, storm water infrastructure will be evaluated and graded in the American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure…
Jul 2 2019
The city of Elgin, Ill., utilized “smart growth” initiatives to develop its Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines that would ensure growth that…
Jul 2 2019
The ponds and lakes around the greater Houston, Texas, area add a beautiful dimension to the communities and to the city as a whole. While these…
Jul 2 2019
Located 25 miles southwest of Charleston, S.C., Kiawah Island, S.C., is one of the most popular barrier island destinations along the Atlantic Ocean…
Jul 2 2019
In December 2017, the Thomas Fire ignited in Southern California and quickly expanded to become-at the time-the largest wildfire in modern California…
Jun 27 2019
Lately, Lake Erie has had issues with erosion control. In Willoughby, Ohio, a public park was damaged from large pieces from the bluffs coming off…
Jun 26 2019
Since the 1980s, we have set the standard for excellence and innovation in the hardscapes and retaining wall industry. Our pavers, wall and outdoor…
Jun 26 2019
This hydro-mulcher seeds up to 4,000 sq ft per tank load. It is ideal for small seeding and touch-up jobs. This low-maintenance, 354-gal-capacity,…
Jun 26 2019
Erosion is under control with an Express Blower truck. Quickly install blankets and berms to the remotest locations for permanent sediment and…
Jun 25 2019
In Massillon, Ohio, the levee system faced extreme challenges during a series of storm events. According to News 5 Cleveland, the city received more…
Jun 14 2019
Storm Water Solutions (SWS) opened nominations for the SWS 2019 Top Projects award program. Nominations for the 2019 Top Projects are due Aug. 1,…
Jun 7 2019
Storm water and erosion control infrastructure challenges are expensive, and are a considerable drain on government budgets and resources worldwide…
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The Storm Water Solutions staff invites industry professionals to nominate the water and wastewater projects they deem most remarkable and innovative for recognition in the Annual Reference Guide issue. All projects must have been in the design or construction phase over the last 18 months.
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