Predicting the size and expected runoff volumes from hailstorms is notoriously difficult, according to researchers with the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Because cloud systems that produce rain ...
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Words on Water podcast highlights stormwater awareness and workforce issues
Two recent podcast episodes detail how Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) ...
Maryland partners with Opti and Walmart on ‘smart pond’ trials
With next-generation technology appearing in more and more parts of water resource ...
USGS: Urbanization threatens biodiversity in southeastern U.S. streams
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released the results of a new ...
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USDA studies plant nursery runoff remediation
What’s the difference between a crop field and a large commercial plant nursery? As it turns out, very little — at least in terms of runoff generation. Although nurseries generally grow tree crops and ornamental plants in pots rather than fields, both field crops and nursery planters contribute to water pollution when rain washes excess […]
What you need to know about starting a stormwater credit trading program
A new resource from Stormwater Currency guides trading-minded municipalities Just as municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permittees and others subject to stormwater regulations seek out the cheapest and easiest ways to achieve compliance, regulatory agencies have a vested interest in making compliance simpler without sacrificing environmental benefits. In a growing number of U.S. cities, […]
New York City wetland project balances economy, ecology
In today’s urban development landscape, striking a balance between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship is increasingly difficult. If property developers fill wetlands and other natural landforms that accept stormwater runoff, provide habitat for wildlife, and control erosion, the result is often increased flooding and decreased biodiversity. On the other hand, development can stagnate if local […]
Houston, Texas, considers massive underground stormwater tunnel project
Although downtown Houston, Texas, sits only about 15 m (50 ft) above sea level, enough room exists underground to build a massive tunnel system for stormwater conveyance, according to the preliminary results of a Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) inquiry. The conveyance system would span about 16 km (10 mi) and consist of tunnels […]
Stormwater and stream restoration agencies achieve more by working together, study finds
To help curb the effects of urban runoff on streambank erosion, the question municipalities must confront is whether to reduce flows or toughen channel banks. The best answer, according to Rod Lammers, lead author of a new University of Georgia (Athens) research article exploring ways to optimize erosion control, is both. The challenge is getting […]
Louisiana to receive $1.2 billion federal grant for flood projects
When Hurricane Katrina tore across Louisiana in 2005, decimating wide swaths of New Orleans, the region’s vulnerability to flooding from severe storms became a cautionary tale for municipalities around the world. In the years since, local, state, and federal governments have spent more than $20 billion surrounding the city with updated flood control measures, explored […]
Enter the 8th annual EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge
The deadline to register for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2019 Campus RainWorks Challenge is Oct. 15. Following the registration deadline, participating teams have until Dec. 17 to submit their complete entries. The challenge is open to colleges and universities across the U.S. and its territories, and registration is free. Now in its eighth […]
WEF Announces Fifth Year of MS4 Award Winners at WEFTEC 2019
Twenty-two high-performing municipalities and one university received recognition in the fifth annual National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards on Sept. 23. These awards celebrate administrators of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) that perform beyond regulatory requirements. Developed and introduced in 2015 by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental […]
Memorial Park Golf Course focuses on stormwater ahead of 2020 Houston Open
Despite the event’s name, the annual Houston Open professional golf tournament has not been held within Houston city limits since 1972. That will change in October 2020, when the tournament returns to the 243-ha (600-ac) Memorial Park Golf Course located in downtown Houston. To prepare for the Open, the course is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation […]
National Green Infrastructure Certification Program goes international
Since the program launched in 2016, more than 500 U.S. professionals have now received credentials as graduates of the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP). NGICP provides entry-level workers with the skills to construct, inspect, and maintain green stormwater infrastructure according to international best-practice standards. The program, developed by the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, […]
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IFAT Delhi 2020
IFAT Delhi 2020
Jan 29 – Jan 31 all-day
North India’s Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Solid Waste and Recycling The first edition of IFAT Delhi will take place alongside the World Sustainable Development Summit 2020 – The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) flagship[...]
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2020 International Erosion Contr...
2020 International Erosion Contr...
Feb 23 – Feb 26 all-day
The IECA Annual Conference and Expo brings together the industry’s most innovative minds in the erosion and sediment control and storm water industry. Attend this one-of-a-kind conference to connect with thousands of colleagues from over[...]
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WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conf...
WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conf...
Feb 25 – Feb 28 all-day
Water and wastewater managers and professionals will gather to hear the latest approaches, practices, processes, techniques, case studies, and research in all aspects of utility management. Over the past 30 years, members of AWWA and[...]
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WEF National Stormwater Symposiu...
WEF National Stormwater Symposiu...
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day
WEF will host the National Stormwater Symposium this March. This symposium will crafted to deepen the technical knowledge of professionals involved with stormwater management and provide forums where leading issues in the sector were discussed.[...]
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NGICP Train-the-Trainer Workshop...
NGICP Train-the-Trainer Workshop...
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm
Become a licensed trainer for the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program, which provides the base-level skill set needed for entry-level workers to properly construct, inspect and maintain green stormwater infrastructure according to international standards. Once[...]
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