EPA Revises Numeric Limits for Runoff From Construction Sites
On Nov. 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent the Office of Management and...
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Month: December 2011
Check It Out! Culverts Could Improve Road Safety for Animals
Culverts are designed to funnel stormwater under roadways, but these structures are carrying more than just water. A study from the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science uncovered the diversity of species...
Read MoreUniversity of Florida Students Place First With Stormwater Design
University of Florida (Gainesville) placed first in the environmental design category of the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) Student Design competition with the project “Stormwater Cycling Design Options in an...
Read MoreNew York Completes Green Infrastructure Pilot Project
New York City recently completed the first pilot project of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan. This project is part of a larger $2.4 billion plan to reduce combined sewer overflows, $187 million of which will be spent on green...
Read MoreRoof Type Influences Rainwater Capture
According to a recent study by researchers at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain), sloping roofs made of plastic or metal can capture higher quality stormwater and up to 50% more rain than flat, rough roofs. This...
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