Tag: Environmental Connection
Research Preview: Applying Sustainable Design Principles to Temporary Erosion and Sediment...
Since 1992, the Clean Water Act has required construction sites to obtain a permit that includes the development and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention...
Turbidity Monitoring to Measure Effectiveness of BMPs and Treatment Systems
There is a fair amount of uncertainty in our industry regarding proper sampling techniques for construction sites that require turbidity monitoring. This uncertainty comes...
Measuring the Climate Impact of Wetland Restorations
Improving our landscape and land management practices to protect against climate change impacts requires an exhaustive list of ingredients: partnerships, dollars, public policy and...
Communication: THE Best Management Practice
Saying, “I'm sorry” is the same as saying, “I apologize” … Except at a funeral.— Demetri Martin.
Comedian Demitri Martin is highlighting the fact that...
Streams in Transition
Humans have attempted to “tame” streams through channelization and bank hardening for centuries. More recently, a better understanding of stream processes and ecosystem services...
Transforming Urban Industrial Land to Vibrant Public Access and Habitat
The new Duwamish River People’s Park and Shoreline Habitat, a 14-acre (5.6-ha) public space and habitat site with over 3,000 linear feet (914 m)...
Came for the Job. Stayed for the Passion and Culture.
Adam Dibble, vice president of environmental solutions for Profile Products and recipient of the 2023 IECA Sustained Contributor award, did not know that careers...
Mimicking Natural Process to Deliver Energy Dissipation and Sustainable Mangrove Nurseries
A four-year project within Emigrant Creek, a sub-catchment of the Richmond River, showcases best practice stabilization with a goal of mitigating diffuse pollutants such...
Traits of Successful Environmental Compliance Programs
Regardless of the size of the developer or any other kind of company or governmental entity that has an environmental compliance program, the success...
Erosion Control Blanket for Slope Stabilization
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) FFO-US20 PME Phase 3 project located in Eddyville, Oregon was one of many phases of the 5.5 miles...
