Today I’m kicking off a new blog series, and while the title is reasonably descriptive of the content, I thought it prudent to explain why this might be a good exercise for our development and for engineering friends. Over the last 18 years in the stormwater industry,...
As a stormwater consultant, I’m often asked why we rarely advise using a detention pond as a dual-purpose (detention and stormwater quality) pond. On the surface, it would make sense that since detention is already required, we could simply add a trash screen or cage...
Hurricane Harvey Devastates Houston On August 17th. 2017 Houston was devastated by Hurricane Harvey, one of the worst disasters in the city’s history. The cost was staggering. According to the National Hurricane Center, it caused $125 billion in damages and ranked...
As I look out my window and see the big yellow school bus pass by I’m reminded of another summer winding down and the hope that the hot weather will break and the fall cold fronts will be soon approaching. Back to school represents a change of season. A time of...
If you live on the Gulf Coast (if you’re reading this I assume you do) then you know that there are a multitude of outdoor activities to be enjoyed by all. Fishing, surfing, boating, and lounging at the beach just to name a few. But it’s not all fun and games...
Have you received a stormwater quality permit renewal notice or notice of violation? If you have, don’t panic. And if the letter comes from the city or county attorney’s office, don’t panic. And definitely don’t ignore it! It won’t go away. So what do you...
