Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For more than a decade, fertilizer leaching and associated stormwater runoff were thought to be the major drivers of harmful algal blooms in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. This is likely the result of increased infiltration, groundwater flow and stormwater runoff in the wet season.

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Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

Starting Small: Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Lifestyle – The Resilient Activist. Stormwater Sunday Earth Day Celebration , The Little Red Hen’s Community Garden puppet show, 2400 E. The post Earth Day goes big & virtual again appeared first on Greenability Magazine. After Party: Live Music & Conversation.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 4, 2021

The influential Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan (ULART) has earned the prestigious global 2021 AZ Award from Azure Magazine for its plan to “recalibrate natural urban waterways by deploying nature-based solutions to create new community space and help rectify decades of neglect.”

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 4, 2021

The influential Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan (ULART) has earned the prestigious global 2021 AZ Award from Azure Magazine for its plan to “recalibrate natural urban waterways by deploying nature-based solutions to create new community space and help rectify decades of neglect.”

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

A transformative experience, it fuelled a passion for nature-based treatment systems as viable alternatives to energy and capital-intensive centralised plants, reinforcing his belief that ecological engineering is essential in creating a sustainable and regenerative future. The Biosphere 2 project was 50 years ahead of its time.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. The post Hear local experts discuss climate issues appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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Greenability Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Both a rain garden and bioswale retain or slow the movement of water from the property, decreasing stormwater runoff. appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Rain gardens and bioswales have similar results, but vary in how they are designed and work. Let’s look at what might be best for your situation. Photo: Contain the Rain.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), usually comprising a management train of vegetative features and manufactured drainage devices, can capture microplastics, metals and PAHs entering the water environment. About Jo Bradley: Jo Bradley is an environmental water quality and sustainable drainage specialist at SDS Limited.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

This is particularly important because excess nutrients, when carried by stormwater runoff or treatment works discharge, can contribute to water pollution, leading to issues like eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. The paper announced a series of initiatives to tackle the issue and safeguard the environment.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

They are also, in part, a response to stricter performance targets, changing government legislation, and increased public scrutiny of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) releasing sewage and stormwater into rivers and seas during heavy rainfall.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 14, 2020

The post Try these 5 ways to reduce water use appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Photo: Amy Stanley.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

The firms identified so far are as follows: • 3Rwater (US) (category: stormwater management): 3Rwater’s Follow the Drop mobile application and platform collects stormwater metrics, including rainfall data and the location of drainage devices, and uses advanced analytics to calculate drainage area and quantify stormwater runoff.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

The 2022 showcase companies have developed ground-breaking solutions in areas such as stormwater management, water reuse, sanitation, smart water and circular economy, all aligning with the BlueTech Forum 2022 theme – radical collaboration for regeneration. Hawaii-based 3Rwater was named Top Innovation Pavilion Company at WEFTEC 2021.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 16, 2021

Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation. Fort Collins directly provides a full slate of municipal services, including operating its own electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

THE FIRST installation of SDS Aqua-XchangeTM, the sustainable drainage innovation which turns roadside filter drains into treatment devices that protect the water environment from toxic metals pollution, has been successfully completed on a busy stretch of the M56 motorway. However, they are not capable of capturing soluble pollutants.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For this purpose, the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive can help reduce microplastics pollution by investing in wastewater treatment plants and stormwater management systems. The EU Water Framework Directive set ambitious targets for reducing pollution in water bodies, prompting companies to invest in improved treatment technologies.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

However, sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) now feature in many new developments and these initiatives help to slow the flow. Infrastructure development in London includes new commercial and residential properties, as well as car parks, roads and paths.

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