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The often vague or unclear nature of construction stormwater regulation can be frustrating. We want to be compliant and secure in our efforts, but it can be very difficult to define compliance.
Effluent Limitation Guidelines offer an example. If they are guidelines, why are they enforced as law? If they are regulatory, why are they called guidelines? Every state [...]
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There will be at least three opportunities in Alabama over the next 6 months for CPESCs and other stormwater professionals to strengthen their technical know-how and earn professional development hours. June 12-14, 2013 SWCS – AL Chapter Annual Meeting, DoubleTree by Hilton, Birmingham August 20, 2013 Workshop: Geology, Soils, Erosion and Sediment Control, Alabama Power [...]
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Ephemeral stream: An ephemeral stream has flowing water only during, and for a short duration after, precipitation events in a typical year. Ephemeral stream beds are located above the water table year-round. Groundwater is not a source of water for the stream. Runoff from rainfall is the primary source of water for stream flow.
This [...]
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Elwood Blues to Bob’s Country Bunker waitress, Claire: “What kind of music do you usually have here?”
Claire: “Oh, we got both kinds. We got country and western.”
Well, here at StormwaterTools.com, we got both kinds of stormwater – construction and post-construction.
As we begin to see beyond regulation and mere compliance, and we start looking at why [...]
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I heard an interview with Dennis Bakke this weekend on the Entreleadership Podcast. The interview focused on decision making and the role of decision makers in a company. Bakke is the author of The Decision Maker. I had the book in my hands within just a few hours after my Saturday morning workout.
I bought the book [...]
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I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant:
I will respect the hard won gains in technology and priority of those stormwater professionals in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow.
I will apply, for the benefit [...]
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When EPA released its new report on the state of our Nation’s waters, it came as no surprise to me that 55% of our nation’s waters are impaired. The only surprises for me were that the percentage of polluted streams reported was so low; and that EPA could draw these conclusions from such [...]
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I’ve participated in a few events recently where the past was at least a part, if not the focus of the occasion. All three took the time to look backward for a moment and to analyze and celebrate progress.
One was a true celebration, complete with silly hats, glow-bracelets, and a DJ. In addition to [...]
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It’s been off and on for me in the past, but recently the question of what we’re really trying to achieve has been front and center. I am struggling on one particular project with exactly what our water quality goals should be. We’re trying to find a balance between checking the box and going overboard to simply make [...]
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I cringe when I hear that phrase – singing Kumbaya. I really don’t like it.
I must admit that I have sung the song at least once in my life. The last time I remember was when I was around six to eight years old; in a church that I didn’t care for; with snooty kids I didn’t like.
I recently [...]
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