Tag: IECA

While still a relatively new technology, custom generative artificial intelligence (AI) is now being explored for developing stormwater and other compliance documents, or at least acting as an assistive tool. Consider an AI model trained in all current state-specific construction general permits and consider what prompts, or questions, might be asked to generate the necessary documents.

The continental United States hosts a diverse array of bat species vital to our ecosystems. However, several bat species are facing significant threats, including...

The Hanalei River is an active recreation river that spans nearly 16 miles (26 km) through the island of Kauai, Hawaii, United States. The...

Erosion and sediment control (E&SC) practices are critical for construction stormwater management and downstream pollution mitigation. There is much debate in our industry about...

Problem: A Deteriorating Parking Lot Creates ChallengesParishioners and maintenance staff of a church north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, faced ongoing difficulties with an adjacent...

The success of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT’s) Construction Stormwater Management program in Alabama, USA, started as many facets of life do: with...

Stormwater management is a critical component of environmental protection, especially in areas affected by construction and infrastructure development. U.S. state departments of transportation (DOTs)...

The Challies Island Bridge project by Matt Taylor, Operations Manager at Taylors Contracting in Nelson, New Zealand, involved the construction of a 30 m...

It often takes a long time and a lot of data to begin to understand what is affecting water quality on a site or...

I am writing this on the ninth day of the extreme fire events in Southern California, USA. We are in the bulls-eye of the...