Table of ContentsFeaturesStormwater Association Creates Government and Regulatory Affairs CommitteeWhen members of the Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) began plotting a course for the organization, there was agreement that interacting with ... Stormwater Reuse and Whole System Design: Insights from a 'Living Lab'In Tacoma, at the heart of Washington state's urban waterways, Perkins+Will completed a state-of-the-art research facility in March 2010 to study emerging aspects of ecological sustainability. Innovative Program Connects Wastewater Utilities and NatureAging infrastructure is on life support in many U.S. cities, unable to handle large storm events that drop millions of gallons of water, leading to dangerous flooding, sewer overflows ... After the Fire Slope Restoration Project Safeguards Water SupplyIn May 2009, the Jesusita wildfire roared through Santa Barbara, California, creating significant property and land damage to thousands of acres in its path. DepartmentsGreen roof at CITGO Chesapeake Terminal to improve local ecosystemThe CITGO Chesapeake Terminal has installed a 3,000-square-foot green roof system which is designed to reduce stormwater runoff and help improve the local environment. New ProductsThe SignGuardian™ provides a fast, secure, attractive, safe, tamper resistant and waterproof means to hang signs and banners. ViewpointProposed 'Pollution Diet' Spurs ControversyThe Chesapeake Bay watershed is enormous. It comprises about 64,000 square miles and encompasses six states plus Washington, DC. |
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