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🎬 GRDC VIDEO Slugs have been a significant problem, particularly across the southern region. Good management practices will help keep numbers at bay, but planning is critical. GRDC is continuing to invest in slug management strategies and look for innovative control options. Join invertebrate ecologist and slug expert Dr Michael Nash to discuss best management practices and the hunt for smarter slug control. ▶️Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/43Rpghl #GRDCVideo

Join T&M’s Michael R. Thomas, PE, PMP, LEED AP ND for his presentation, “Tackling Stormwater Volume Under the New Regulations” at the New Jersey Water Environment Association’s (NJWEA) annual conference. Attendees will learn about stormwater volume mitigation design for land development projects under the latest NJDEP Stormwater Management and Flood Hazard Area regulations, how to consider green infrastructure recharge BMPs that reduce project disturbances and environmental impacts, and how to identify critical design constraints that need to be evaluated up front. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e6edP-Ji 

Natural Ground water recharge is becoming one of the major concerns in urban zones. Rainwater harvesting can actually help us overcome the water related problems. My thesis was centered around the ground water recharge applications. To know more about gw recharge applications you can see WSUD(water sensitive urban design) concepts.

Drawing on research from government agencies, civil society organizations, and industry experts, the National Urban Rainwater Harvesting (NURWH) Guidelines provide a practical framework to help towns and cities design their own RWH strategies. Successful implementation relies on understanding local hydrogeology, water use patterns, and the roles of both government bodies and citizens. By following a step-by-step process—from setting city objectives to making legislative changes—urban local bodies can ensure sustainable water management through RWH. Let’s work together to make our cities more water-secure!

💧 In the Journal of the New England Water Works Association article "Coupling Quantity, Conservation, and Habitat through WSOne - An Integrated Reservoir Model," Weston & Sampson introduces a novel web-based multi-reservoir model called WSOne. Developed for Peabody, Massachusetts, this tool forecasts future water levels and potential failures in the city’s drinking water reservoirs. It assesses the impacts of #climatechange, demand trends, and regulatory changes on water supply systems. The model can evaluate the cost-effectiveness of #capitalimprovements and various management strategies, offering a real-time look at reservoir and watershed conditions. With the ability to predict reservoir failures 12 months ahead, it guides cities in making informed decisions to mitigate risks through six different management strategies, balancing costs against the need to secure water supply infrastructure's future. Learn more about how this Integrated Reservoir Model and web-based tool can equip cities to navigate water management challenges, and ensure long-term viability amidst climate uncertainties. 💦🌐 #WaterManagement #Sustainability #Resilience 🔗 Read the full article for in-depth insights! https://lnkd.in/eiSPYj8G Andrew Walker, PH-SW, CFM, Michael Kastanotis, Cassandra Albrecht, E.I.T., William Paulitz

Team OHM had an incredible showing at the Ohio Stormwater Association's 17th Annual Ohio Stormwater Conference, where industry leaders gathered to discuss stormwater and watershed management advancements. OHMers Alexandra Litofsky, P.E. and Karlin Danielsen shared valuable insights at the event, and today, we're highlighting key takeaways from their presentations: 🔹Alex focused on community engagement's transformative role in redeveloping vacant lots, showcasing the Invigorate Gallery project in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood - an initiative that illustrates how grassroots efforts and green infrastructure can revitalize spaces and foster environmental justice. 🌱 🔹 The key lesson learned? By showing up in our communities and forming connections, we can expand the impact of our work on a grassroots level, opening access to our industry and learning from our neighbors’ perspectives. 🔸 Karlin presented her Great Lakes Water Authority pilot study, demonstrating real-time bacteria monitoring using Tryptophan-like Fluorescence (TLF) to predict E. Coli concentrations, supporting watershed characterization and improving combined sewer overflow (CSO) management. 💧 🔸 CSO-driven E. coli loading has a unique response depending on the season, storm magnitude, and storm intensity. While the predictive algorithm showed promising qualitative insights into watershed dynamics, further work is needed to enhance quantitative accuracy in complex environments. These efforts exemplify OHM's commitment to innovative solutions in stormwater management and community-driven projects. Learn more about our water resources expertise: https://lnkd.in/eMS5jF-G #OhioStormwaterConference #StormwaterManagement #GreenInfrastructure #CommunityEngagement #WaterResources

If you have the chance listen in to Brad Dalrymple and the impacts of traditional stormwater systems.

The 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision on wetland regulation continues to impact the land purchasing decisions for project developers. In this recent article for Stormwater Solutions, Terracon experts Jeremy Hanzlik, P.E., and Tom Johnston discuss the ongoing implications of the decision and what developers should consider when looking at project sites that might affect wetlands habitats. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRkMyuAa

Climate science informs us that wetland preservation and restoration are important #NatureBasedSolutions to confronting the impacts of climate change. Plants in wetland ecosystems capture (or sequester) large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). Thus, wetland conservation is critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems where native species can thrive, and wetlands can act like a sponge to help regulate exchanges of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to and from the atmosphere. Healthy ecosystems have a positive impact on human health. 💚 However, as this article for Stormwater Solutions Magazine highlights, wetlands across the United States have historically been developed for farming, roadways, infrastructure, and buildings for the past 200+ years. In the 1970s, new Federal wetland regulation started to impact land development activity, slowly gaining traction in the late 1980s and the 1990s, making it difficult to select a site and permit a design. As the article points out, wetland consideration is highly relevant (we'd add "critical") in land site assessment and selection. ⚠ From the article: "For every project with potential wetlands impacts, following these best management practices, including working with experienced wetlands scientists who have local knowledge, can help your project head off wetland-related cost and schedule issues." 💡 Reposting the linked article below, shared courtesy of Terracon.

You can now watch the webinar we presented on the Upper Delaware River High Definition Stream Survey (HDSS) funded by the Friends of The Upper Delaware River (FUDR). The attendees from a wide variety of organizations brought great questions! Let us know in the comments which HDSS topic you would like to see covered next: Habitat Assessment, Abandoned Land Mines, Stream Corridor Assessment, or Stormwater Management. https://lnkd.in/eX-CG-E5 #webinar #water #information