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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Michael’s path: a Purdue civil engineering degree, utility […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Curlex and American Excelsior Company are the originators […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Ty introduces the episode theme: sharing what works […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Ty introduces Derek Chinners, founder of Pro SWPPP, […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Quotes • Donnacha Tobin, “Rainwater was just kicked […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Quotes In this episode of the Stormwater World […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Ty introduces the episode and welcomes guests Joe […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics Introduction Christina Osborn – Project Manager at JUB […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Topics The origins and growth of Exact Stormwater ManagementSean […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Time Stamps Quotes Andy Ellsmore In this episode of the […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Time Stamps Quotes In this episode of the Stormwater World […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Takeaways Quotes In this episode of the Stormwater World […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed 00:00 Welcome, Guest intro, and session goals“Today […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time? Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com Key Points Discussed 00:02 – Introduction: Ty introduces John and highlights his new book. “John wrote an encyclopedia for stormwater. No, I’m just kidding. […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:02:00] Introduction to Jamie McCutchen and Rymar […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:02:00] – Meet Dan Strauss Ty introduces […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:02:00] IntroductionTy introduces Dr. Kyla Wood as […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed 00:00 – 03:40 | Opening and Introduction […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed 00:06 Ty introduces the first live-recorded episode […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:03:00] • Ty introduces Navy and Dan: […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed 00:01 – Opening + Guest Intros “What […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:00:00]• “Erosion control is like insurance. The […]

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Stormwater World Episode 030: From the Field to the Classroom: Industrial Stormwater with Brad Flack, SME and Sr. Instructor from StormwaterOne. Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check […]

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Stormwater World Episode 029: Stormwater Awareness Week with John Teravskis & Rebekah Burnett with WRG Southwest, Inc. Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com […]

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Stormwater World Episode 028: Nature Ignores Design that Ignores Nature! with Tom Mortensen, PLA, ASLA from raSmith Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com […]

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Stormwater World Episode 027: Stormwater Monitoring Devices & Systems with Dan Penczak from Ott HydroMet Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the […]

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Stormwater World Episode 026: Deep Infiltration Systems with Alex Bennett, Technical Marketing Engineer at Torrent Resources Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because […]

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Stormwater World Episode 025: Dr. Aaron Fisher, PhD, PMP is the Vice President of Business Development at Ernest Maier, Inc. Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. 00:00-01:01 – Introduction 01:01-03:22 – Guest Introduction 03:22-05:35 – Discussion […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. 00:00 – Introduction 05:15 – Kristen Kautz on AI’s Integration […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because best known beats best every time. Special EditionEpisode: “Who doesn’t love a good origin story?” In […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because best known beats best every time. Episode 022: “People think about a tree person or an […]

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Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because best known beats best every time. Episode 021: “I have inadvertently turned into what some people […]

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Episode 020: “My passion for stormwater really stems from my love of the outdoors. I’m an avid hiker and outdoorsman, and I desire to be a steward of that environment.” You can definitely hear Christian Hennessy’s passion for stormwater and environmental stewardship in his conversation with host, Ty Garmon, in this episode. Christian gives a […]

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Episode 019: “So I’m a product geek. I’m a stormwater geek. So I just like it when people are innovating and coming up with new solutions.” Dylan Drudul has worked on both sides of the figurative fence in stormwater. Dylan started his career on the regulatory side working for the City of Rockville, MD doing […]

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Episode 018: “The best way to get into what it is and what it does is to talk about the origin story.” Lance Hoff, P.E. created The Preserver over 10 years ago to address the specific issues that his home state of Minnesota found with pretreatment devices in high flow situations. MNDOT was regulated as […]

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Episode 017: “We started this over 25 years ago when nobody knew what it was. It was like magic powder.” Dr. Kyla Wood has spent her whole life in the flocculant and erosion control world. Her father started Applied Polymer Systems, Inc. and she literally grew up in the business. She even attended her first […]

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Link to the photos mentioned during the podcast: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eSMESe6ytFFGeQW5Rigl00TThNqwijLW?usp=drive_link Episode 016: “The majority of our impervious surfaces are not in the public realm, they’re not in the street, they’re on private land,” shares Tom Batroney, P.E., CFM (Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager). Tom spends not only his professional life, but also his personal time […]

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Episode 015: THE best management practice for effective stormwater management is communication. “It's really hard to lead people or influence people or even work with people if you can't communicate,” says Barry. Communication is a learned skill. As you look at the bigger picture of our stormwater world and why we haven’t accomplished our goals, it all boils down to a lack of communication. That’s been Barry’s mission for the past few years, to help folks get better at managing communication. Barry speaks about the 5 pillars of construction. He feels you have to manage your communication first, then manage stormwater, erosion, and sediment. Effective communication is simply when our intended message is received by the intended audience or listener.

Stormwater professionals have the ability and a responsibility to influence others from wherever they may be sitting in the organizational structure. We can't hope to influence people we aren't willing to hang out with. The general public still doesn’t even get what stormwater is. (Ty) The Clean Water Act was passed over 50 years ago, with goals to restore the quality of our water by 1985. We passed that goal almost 40 years ago. “It's all how we’re communicating with the public. We talk to (only) each other all the time…we were able to put together an event called The ASA Table Talks, and we brought in not just stormwater inspectors and stormwater professionals. We brought in mayors and Public Works directors and City Engineers, and we talked about funding and opportunities for funding and the real source of those flooding issues in that area. And I think we're gonna have to do more than that. And, you know, laying on the ASCE report for that sort of thing, and actually talk to people about it, just keep talking to each other.”

Keep an eye out for Barry’s upcoming article in the IECA Environmental Connection Magazine’s October print version and on their website:https://www.ieca.org/IECA/Resources/Environmental_Connection_Magazine_.aspx.

Quotes:

“Barry loves dirt. He loves water. He loves the challenge of keeping those two separate” (1:18 | Ty)
“Well, I think communication is the best management practice and for us, the reason I got into communication…Well, number one, I suck at it..” (4:05 | Barry)
“For the first time in the history of that report card and 2021 ASCE added stormwater infrastructure, as you know, one of the critical elements of our nation's infrastructure, which is absolutely great news that we're finally at the adult table, with the bad news our first grade is a D.” (7:46 | Barry)
“We're all in positions of influence matter where we sit in the organizational structure, we all have that circle of influence, we've got an obligation to get better every day and all that we do” (38:24 | Barry)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Barry Fagan:

Company Website: https://faganllc.com/

Email: barry@faganllc.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryfagan/

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Episode 014: “As I look at basins we've done over the years, and I see that water quality orifice getting smaller and smaller, and it being at the bottom of the pond, it's just kind of always been an idea of mine, is this the best way to do it?,” asks Jamie McCutchen, P.E., principal of Rymar Waterworks. Jamie developed the Marlee Float to address this problem by withdrawing water from the surface of the pond instead of the bottom. For years this has been a solution used during construction, but now Rymar has developed a permanent post construction model. Today, Jamie joins host Ty to discuss his experiences working with stormwater ponds outfalls and the development process for this new product.

Jamie always wanted a more permanent product that could be left in place after construction was complete. However, most skimmer products were made of PVC, which breaks down when exposed to sunlight. It took 10 years to do it, but Rymar has finally introduced their post-construction surface water withdrawal skimmer. Even though nationwide standards have never been established, ASTM has recently released their own standards, so the new Rymar filter has been tested to show it meets these standards.

If you are an engineer looking for an innovative solution, Rymar is looking for engineers to specify their filter to help with the regulatory approval process. Reach out to Jamie to see how you can work together.

Quotes:

“So I'll give you a kind of interesting story. So it was a pond that was never maintained…It had a door outlet structure, you could see holes in the structure, but they were like three feet above the bottom of the pond. And we're like, what's going on? So we did a bunch of digging and found out that the pond was actually supposed to have a two inch outlet, but it was six feet below the current bottom of the pond. So muck had built up over 18 to 20 years.” (16:53 | Jamie)
“I actually have an easy fix for that (maintenance)” (29:39 | Jamie)
“People figured out, hey, if you let the cleaner water off the top and drain the pond from the top down, you end up with more sediment being trapped in your basin.” (3:13 | Jamie)
“As I look at basins we've done over the years, and I see that water quality orifice getting smaller and smaller, and it being at the bottom of the pond, it's just kind of always been an idea of mine, is this the best way to do it?” (3:13 | Jamie)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Jamie McCutchen:

Company Website:https://rymarwaterworks.com/

Email: jamie@rymarwaterworks.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemccutchen/

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Episode 013: “The multi sector permit really is detail oriented, unlike construction where you do have a lot of leeway,” explains Amesha Morris, owner of Acorn EnviroComply. At Acorn, Amesha specializes in stormwater pollution prevention planning and stormwater training. She has years of experience with boots on the ground in the Industrial Stormwater scene in North Texas. Today, Amesha joins host Ty to discuss her experiences working in the industrial stormwater sector.

In the construction sector, people typically have more knowledge when it comes to stormwater, such as maintaining post construction control structures. However, Amesha has found that on the industrial side, people have less knowledge about stormwater. Industrial sites require more complex inspections, certifications, and permits since the structures are typically going to stay in place for the next 15 to 50 years. Creating an erosion control plan for a short term construction site does not always translate over to being able to plan for a permanent industrial site. Also, in Texas, Amesha has noticed that the EPA has been much more active and strict with its inspections, leading to a 20 fold increase in noncompliance charges. So, it pays to be knowledgeable about the codes and regulations for industrial stormwater as there is much less leeway than there is for construction.

When it comes to working in Dallas Stormwater and the North Texas region, there are loads of fantastic resources available including the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Additionally, permanent industrial sites have their EPA codes and permits all listed online at echo.epa.gov.

Quotes:

Check out Talking Under Water: One Water One Podcast, brought to you by the editors of Stormwater Solutions, Wastewater Digest, Water World and Water Quality Products. The podcast dives into One Water topics, including water scarcity, smart water, emerging contaminants, and more. You can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud and Spotify and you can follow them on Twitter @tuwpodcast. And when you go make sure you say hello to my friends Katie Johns and her CO Bob Crossen and tell them that I sent you over there.” (0:34 | Ty)
“At least in the state of Texas, the EPA has been a lot more active.” (14:22 | Amesha)
“Know what your SIC code is, because some people will overshoot some of their needs and undershoot some of their needs.” (15:53 | Amesha)
“The multi sector permit really is detail oriented, unlike construction where you do have a lot of leeway.” (16:26 | Amesha)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Amesha Morris:

Company Website: https://acornenvirocomply.com/

Email: amesha@acornenvirocomply.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amesha-m-954b2a65/

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Episode 012: “We have a product that you can drive trucks over, flow water, and contain 96% of sediment retention,” explains Rich Quinley. Sediment control from stormwater is of the utmost importance within the construction industry. The old standard of silt fences and straw wattle can lead to angry visits from stormwater compliance inspectors. Luckily, Rich and Nelson Quinley have the solution with their DuraWattle product, a flexible sediment control barrier that is made to serve as a straw wattle and silt fence alternative in higher traffic areas. Today, Rich and Nelson join host Ty to explain the benefits of using DuraWattle.

Construction zones are high traffic areas subjected to repeatedly being driven over by very heavy trucks full of equipment. Without DuraWattle, this heavy traffic leads to perimeter barriers needing to be replaced multiple times throughout the length of a job in order to remain in compliance. Thankfully DuraWattle can withstand not only heavy vehicle traffic, but also has been tested and proven to withstand severe stormwater events, retaining 96% of sediment. Instead of having to replace the perimeter barriers three or four times each job, oftentimes DuraWattle can be reused for years. The ease of shipment, distribution, and delivery combined with its superior performance makes DuraWattle a great alternative to silt fences and straw wattle.

If you are looking for an alternative solution to perimeter barriers for sediment control, reach out to Rich and Nelson for a sample of DuraWattle and view the video of their TRI Environmental field test on their website.

Quotes:

“I'd like to give a shout out to my friend Katie Jones and her co-host Bob Crossan and have you listen to Talking Underwater: One Water One Podcast brought to you by the editors of Stormwater Solutions, Wastewater Digest, Water World and Water Quality Products. The podcast dives into one water topics including water scarcity, SmartWater, emerging contaminants and more. You can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud and Spotify. And you can follow them on Twitter at TUWPodcast.” (0:50-1:23 | Ty)
“It survives vehicle traffic, and so it cuts down on the non compliance and having to repair less durable sediment barriers.” (3:10-3:23 | Rich)
“I can get orders for full trucks and get them shipped out the same day or next day. So we have a really quick turnaround on getting the product out.” (17:57-18:05 | Nelson)
“We have a product that you can drive trucks over, flow water, and contain 96% of sediment retention.” (26:11-26:20 | Rich)
“DuraWattle helps keep the stormwater inspector away.” (28:13-28:17 | Rich)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Rich and Nelson Quinley: DuraWattle Free Sample https://www.durawattle.com/request-a-sample/

DuraWattle LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/durawattleConnect withTy:

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Episode 011: “In its simplest form, green infrastructure is this idea of using decentralized, often nature based systems that can be used to manage and treat stormwater at its source,” explains Rob Woodman, National Manager of Green Stormwater Infrastructure with Ferguson Waterworks. Ferguson is making waves in the stormwater industry by integrating innovative practices with traditional ones. Today, Rob joins host Ty to discuss the benefits of combining green infrastructure with pre-existing more conventional methods.

More and more states are beginning to have regulations regarding green infrastructure and low impact development. However, there is still a tendency for people to lean toward using the old traditional methods that they are used to. Although the innovative methods typically cost more up front, it is a worthwhile investment as these systems offer higher financial returns over time. By retrofitting innovative systems to support aging traditional infrastructure, you can begin switching to green infrastructure in a cost-effective manner while extending the life of the original systems.

If you are looking to integrate innovative and traditional practices, consider visiting the Ferguson Geo and Stormwater Solution website to learn more about green infrastructure.

Quotes:

“In its simplest form, green infrastructure is this idea of using decentralized, often nature based systems that can be used to manage and treat stormwater at its source.” (1:47-2:01 | Rob)
“One of the biggest challenges in the consulting world today is that young engineers aren't getting out in the field a lot. They're not getting to see what is happening post construction.” (9:37-9:47 | Rob)
“In every project you learn something, and we really make sure we are out in the field when these systems are getting installed.” (16:32-16:37 | Rob)
“We've definitely seen what the addition of green infrastructure has done from a retrofitting standpoint to support undersized and aging, conventional grade infrastructure.” (20:08-20:21 | Rob)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.

Connect with Rob Woodman: Company Website: https://fergusongss.com

Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-woodman-pe-cpesc-ngicp-23520b5b/

Ferguson Green Infrastructure Video: https://youtu.be/jGfo8AwNpQc

2023 GSI Designer Survey: https://forms.gle/zYfo7fHMP1FCWQk96

Upcoming Conferences:

EWRI | ASCE International Low Impact Development Conference: https://www.lidconference.org/

StormCon: https://www.stormcon.com/

CASQA: https://www.casqa.org/events/annual-conference

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Episode 010: “If we can get somebody to try our Aqua Shield product, and they see how easy it is to install, and they see how much time that they can save, how much money they can save, we will get a lot of repeat business,” explains Eric Rominger, Vice President of AquaShield, Inc. Aqua Shield is the leading green infrastructure device that has been both verified and certified in the state of New Jersey. Today, Eric joins host Ty to discuss green infrastructure and water quality.

Aqua Shield’s products, the Aqua Swirl and the Aqua Filter work together to filter the most polluted part of the stormwater, that first inch of rain or so, to improve water quality for rivers, streams, and creeks. Instead of being built out of concrete like most water filtration systems, Aqua Shield uses polymer coated steel or high density polyethylene. Another advantage is that these systems are completely customized with a site-specific design and are ready to go directly into the ground the moment they arrive on site. This saves time, energy, and money across the board. Where it really shines in green infrastructure is in evacuating the water from bio swales, which it does with industry leading efficiency.

If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective, green water quality management solution, take a look at the Aqua Swirl and Aqua Filter products. The team has nearly 50 years of combined experience, not just in the stormwater industry, but in working with one another. That is nearly unheard of in this day and age, and contributes heavily to the overall success and sustainability of the company.

Quotes

“What separates us is really on the product side is we manufacture all the products out of polymer coated steel or high density polyethylene as opposed to a concrete structure.” (12:54-13:05 | Eric)
“When they arrive on the job site, these units are literally coming right off of the truck right into the ground. And we're just plumbing the pipes and connecting the inlet outlet stub outs.” (13:19-13:27 | Eric)
“What really makes us different is because we're such a small but mighty team, we've got a long longevity.” (13:34-13:41 | Eric)
“If we can get somebody to try our Aqua Shield product, and they see how easy it is to install, and they see how much time that they can save, how much money they can save, we get a lot of repeat business.” (15:41-15:52 | Eric)
“We're able to now evacuate that swale getting ready for that next rain event. And it's tremendous technology because we're able to do that at very high flow rates up to seven gallons per minute per square foot.” (24:54-25:07 | Eric)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future. Connect with Eric Rominger: Company website: AquaShield: https://www.aquashieldinc.com/

Eric Rominger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-rominger-b1a83b4/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aquashield-inc-/

Eric Rominger Email: erominger@aquashieldinc.com

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Episode 009: “WaterWatch Pro is a mobile app that uses digital NOAA data to track rainfall,” explains Gene Norman, President of WaterWatch Pro. Gene’s career as a meteorologist and interest in weather monitoring led him naturally into the world of stormwater management and stormwater compliance. Today, Gene joins host Ty to talk about his product WaterWatch Pro and how it is changing the way people work in the stormwater industry.

WaterWatch Pro is a tool that taps into the digital NOAA data to not only track rainfall, but also share that rainfall data with industry professionals. It creates a digital half mile grid rainfall map that updates every hour, places clients into that map, tracks the data for 24 hours, and then sends a notification of the total. The app is also able to give raw, unadjusted data on rainfall amounts every 15 minutes. Being able to have this data clearly available on a mobile app makes it much easier to track stormwater compliance and prove when there is an irregular or excessive amount of rainfall in an area.

While some in the stormwater industry will continue to prefer the old standard method of physically monitoring a rain gauge outside, many professionals will benefit from having more technologically advanced tracking methods. By being more informed about the weather and having the ability to pull up the data at their fingertips, people can better prepare themselves and their properties for storms.

Quotes:

“WaterWatch Pro is a mobile app that uses digital NOAA data to track rainfall.” (5:22-5:28 | Gene)
“What I think about our product is I think of it as inspector repellent.” (8:26-8:30 | Gene)
“The challenge is that there's some latency into when we can notify people about the rainfall events.” (12:46-12:51 | Gene)
“We were able to identify a different data source that gives us data every 15 minutes. Now, one of the key differences between this data and the regular hourly data is that the 15 minute data is ‘raw’, it hasn't been corrected by gauges or any other things.” (15:08-15:25 | Gene)
“I wouldn't be necessarily afraid of the weather, I'd be informed about the weather. Do all you can to make yourself ready, because that next storm is coming.” (28:24-28:35 | Gene)

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Episode 008: “People are upset when it impacts their property or their quality of life, but overall as the public we're not seeing that,” explains T Luke Owen, president, principal consultant, and training provider of the NPDES Stormwater Training Institute. Luke has provided environmental industrial wastewater and stormwater training for over 30 years. Today, Luke joins host Ty to discuss the importance of getting the public to really care about water and understand the ways they can improve the quality of their own watersheds.

In order for municipalities to stay in compliance with their NPDES permit, they must complete MS4 training that addresses the six minimum control measures for stormwater quality and management. These include public education and outreach as main components of the program. It is critical for the public to have a general appreciation of the quality of their local water and to realize how much has gone into maintaining that quality. People need to understand that their actions and inactions can have a direct impact on water quality. If they don't really care about water, they will just keep on doing business as usual and not make necessary changes to keep their local water reservoirs clean.

Instead of worrying about the broader issues like climate change, it is better for individuals to focus on what they can actually do to make a difference in the water quality of their own local watersheds. Without wide scale public concern and involvement, there is no hope for water quality to be maintained or improved.

Correction: In the episode, Luke misstated that the Cuyahoga River caught fire for the first time in 1861. After recording the episode, Luke corrected himself, saying that the Cuyahoga River actually caught fire for the first time in 1868.

Quotes:

“Getting people in touch with just being grateful for the water we have, because without that gratitude, then a design professional putting together an erosion plan or a stormwater pollution prevention plan is just a job.” (3:58-4:11 | Luke)
“Without enforcement we don't have clean water.” (13:49-13:51 | Luke)
“People are upset when it impacts their property or their quality of life, but overall as the public we're not seeing that.” (14:23-14:30 | Luke)
“We just need to focus on our personal responsibility, what can we do that is going to make a difference in the water quality in our watersheds.” (21:25-21:32 | Luke)
“You can't have a healthy environment and have a weak economy, and you can't have a weak economy and have a healthy environment.” (38:11-38:16 | Luke)

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npdestraining/

Website: https://npdestraining.com/

email: tlowen@npdestraining.com

Phone: (678) 469-5120

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Episode 007: “In the virtual pre-recorded sessions, we're actually getting people that have never registered for our conference before that maybe are three states away. Always wanted to come, couldn't afford to come. So now they just sign up and get the presentations that way,” explains Harry Stark, Executive Direct of the Ohio Stormwater Conference. Harry is also the Director of Public Services and Engineering for the city of Aurora, Ohio and Executive Director of Tinkers Creek. Today, Harry joins host Ty to talk about why he decided to start a stormwater conference in Ohio, how the pandemic has changed the conference, and what to expect from the 16th annual Ohio Stormwater Conference coming up May 10th through the 12th.

Harry and his friends in the Ohio stormwater community wanted to create a local conference that could rival the national conference StormCon, so that those who could not afford to attend the larger conference could still gather and learn. In 2008, he put together the first Ohio Stormwater Conference and it was a great success. It grew bigger each year, achieving 1000 registrations before the pandemic hit and caused them to pivot. Now they include a virtual component to the conference which enables more people to attend who possibly could not have afforded to in the past. The conference is a showcase of community collaboration within all aspects of the stormwater industry and a really great place for networking and discovering new solutions to stormwater management issues.

The Ohio Stormwater Conference offers in person and virtual options for attendees to get the most out of their experience. Anyone working in the industry can be sure to find innovative new solutions and meet professionals in all areas of expertise. Learn more about the Ohio Stormwater Conference and the wonderful ways the local community is coming together to solve stormwater management challenges.

Quotes:

“In the virtual pre-recorded sessions, we're actually getting people that have never registered for our conference before that maybe are three states away. Always wanted to come, couldn't afford to come. So now they just sign up and get the presentations that way.” (11:39-11:53 | Harry)
“If you have a storm water or a watershed management issue and you come to the conference and can't get some type of thought on how to deal with it, then you didn't do it right, because we’ve got so many people network with so many great professionals. We have our sponsors and exhibitors who have an expertise. And then you have all of the presentations that are going on on case studies, and you have people who really have gone through maybe things that you are dealing with now. And if you can't come away with something, then you just didn't do the event the right way.” (16:04-16:48 | Harry)
“We've been going through a huge learning curve in how to deal with some of the changing hydrology, but I think one of the biggest things that I've seen is the collaboration.” (25:31-25:39 | Harry)
“Instead of just saying it's an unfunded mandate and we're just going to ignore it, communities are actually trying to look at how do we solve it.” (27:13-27:19 | Harry)

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Ohio Stormwater Conference Registration: https://ohstormwaterconference.com/registration/

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Episode 006: “It will likely be cheaper, but more importantly, everybody will understand what's going on. And with GIS layers and data, you can actually show the general public what's going on,” explains Dr. Christopher Foley, president and co-founder of P4 Infrastructure. Dr. Foley has nearly 40 years of experience in civil engineering. Today, Dr. Foley joins host Ty to talk about why he decided to co-found P4 Infrastructure, how to use IOT to track and gather real-time data, and how having more data at your fingertips can save everyone money on stormwater infrastructure while still achieving the goal of clean water.

Not all stormwater infrastructure is created equal. In many cases, there are no sensors put in to actually track the accumulation of water or to see how certain surfaces or retention ponds are performing. Without this data, people cannot make the most economically efficient decisions for green infrastructure and low impact development. Often they will end up spending more and more money on solutions that they are never actually testing while missing out on other tools they could be capitalizing on. By installing sensors and putting all of the information into a widely accessible database and national map, everyone can make smarter stormwater management decisions.

Transparency is best for everyone. It ensures that taxpayer money is being properly spent and can even save money in the long run. True transparency cannot exist without real-time data tracking from IOT systems. Learn more about the importance of data, and the work P4 Infrastructure is doing to advance stormwater management technology.

Quotes:

“That data now becomes a much better way of understanding how the whole system performs, not only your data and your infrastructure, but also everybody else's data and their infrastructure collectively serving as the stormwater management tool for the community or the region.” (8:25-8:43 | Dr. Foley)
“The minute your models are more close with reality, you have more tools at your disposal to devote to stormwater management.” (15:38-15:47 | Dr. Foley)
“It will likely be cheaper, but more importantly, everybody will understand what's going on. And with GIS layers and data, you can actually show the general public what's going on.” (29:05-29:16 | Dr. Foley)
“Instead of having people fill out forms and submitting things that nobody ever looks at, you simply drop into a database, download the information, synthesize it, and display it on a national map.” (30:20-30:31 | Dr. Foley)
“It’s a relatively small amount of money for knowledge that is incredibly important and a lot of times people like to operate without the transparency, because then there's really no questions that can get raised. But the transparency is important because it benefits everybody, the designers, the constructors, the municipalities, and the taxpayers. Everybody will get a better product when you know how well it performs.” (35:26-35:51 | Dr. Foley)

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Episode 005: “We were a relatively small organization, about 150 of us. Now there's over 700 of us and we're part of the largest b2b media company in the United States. And so what it comes down to is there's just a lot of different resources we can draw on now where we may have not had those previously,” explains Larry Scott, industry icon currently working in events and projects for Stormwater Solutions Magazine. Today, Larry and Katie Johns, managing editor of Stormwater Solutions and Water Quality Products, join host Ty to talk about upcoming StormCon2023 and the merging of Storm Water Solutions and Stormwater magazines into Stormwater Solutions.

StormCon 2023 is going to be in Dallas, TX from August 29th to the 31st. There will be exhibitors, keynote speakers, product demonstrations, top industry leaders, and fun activities as well as many educational opportunities including an erosion control track. Since Storm Water Solutions was acquired by Endeavor Business Media in April and merged to become Stormwater Solutions Magazine, they have seen an increase in audience size. Now that they have more resources available, StormCon should be more successful than ever.

If you have an interest in stormwater management, civil engineering, and green infrastructure, there are tons of free educational resources available through Stormwater Solutions Magazine. Learn more about digitally accessible free resources and the plans for StormCon 2023.

Quotes:

“For this year's event, we're expecting our numbers to grow even more like you said. We’re in Dallas, it'll be August 29th to the 31st. For content this year, which is kind of what I'll be working on, we've added erosion control as a track, because we do want to be a resource for both stormwater and erosion control. And I know we're hoping to set up some tours and fun events and working on getting our keynote speakers. So we're still very much in the planning phase. The call for abstracts is open right now. But we're expecting it to grow on the successes of last year.” (8:44-9:20 | Katie)
“One of the great things that Stormwater Solutions was able to bring to the table, unlike Stormwater Magazine, is our audience.” (10:40-10:47 | Larry)
“We have our regular annual programs like Top Projects, Young Pros and Industry Icon, and the nomination forms are always open on our website.” (23:21-23:30 | Katie)
“We were a relatively small organization, about 150 of us. Now there's over 700 of us and we're part of the largest b2b media company in the United States. And so what it comes down to is there's just a lot of different resources we can draw on now where we may have not had those previously.” (26:48-27:06 | Larry)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Ty:

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Award programs: https://www.estormwater.com/nominations

Webinars: https://www.estormwater.com/webinars

Videos: https://www.estormwater.com/videos

StormCon: https://www.stormcon.com/

Home site: https://www.estormwater.com/

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“Every opportunity you have to interact or touch stormwater, improves it. And the Snout has proven to be a very cost effective and just flat out effective device in over 100,000 cases,” explains T.J. Mullen, president of Best Management Products, Inc. Today, T.J. joins host Ty to talk about BMP’s trash capture product the Snout and the ways it improves stormwater quality, especially in urbanized environments. As civil engineering continues to build up the world around us with impervious surfaces, properly capturing and filtering stormwater will become more and more important.

The Snout is a vented water quality hood that sits inside a stormwater structure with a sump. The size installed depends on your maximum flow rate, and the bigger the Snout is the higher flow rate it can handle. Two of the most popular accessories for the Snout are the bio-skirt and the turbo-plate. The bio-skirt allows for the separation of hydrocarbons. It enables free oils to be absorbed into the structure and retained so that they won’t end up flushed away downstream. The turbo-plate reduces turbulence and velocity of the stormwater within the structure which actually increases the structure’s ability to remove sediment and fine particles.

There are so many ways to improve stormwater quality and more in the making every day. One of the companies working hard to create products that improve stormwater management systems is Best Management Products. Learn more about the Snout and its accessories and how these products can help with trash capture so that you can be sure you are installing the most efficient and effective stormwater quality system available.

Quotes:

“Every opportunity you have to interact or touch stormwater, improves it. And the Snout has proven to be a very cost effective and just flat out effective device in over 100,000 cases.” (2:52-3:04 | T.J.)
“One of the things that's important is that when the different snout options come up, there will always be a recommended maximum flow rate. So if you find that your flow rate is higher than what we recommend for that particular snout model, just upsize the size of the snout, the bigger snouts can handle more flow.” (6:41-7:01 | T.J.)
“The most popular accessory for the Snout is something called the bio-skirt. And the bio-skirt is a product that is for hydrocarbons. It allows not just for the separations to occur in the structure. But for these oils, the emulsified oils, pHs, your free oils to actually be captured and absorbed into this boom structure; and they’ll be retained, they won't just get mixed up and flushed downstream right away.” (7:24-7:53 | T.J.)
“Turbo Plates are designed to reduce the turbulence and velocity of the stormwater inside a structure. And when you reduce the velocity and the turbulence, you increase the ability of that structure to remove sediment and fine particles like TSS.” (8:31-8:50 | T.J.)
“We want you to leave that storm water a little bit better than how you found it going in, and with some really simple devices, you can make that happen.” (11:05-11:13 | T.J.)
“You can look at water resources for drinking water, or for irrigation or that purpose. And then you can look at water resources as surface waters, places for recreation, go boating and fishing and the kinds of things I really love to do. So if you look at it those two ways, no matter how you slice it, no matter which water resource you're focusing on, you don't want trash and pollution fouling those resources. As we continue to develop our world, the impacts of that development creating impervious surfaces are going to further impact the quality of surface waters.” (18:51-19:34 | T.J.)

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“Envirolok is a fully engineered geo based system. The idea is to essentially fill the bags with a mixture of sand and topsoil, and the bags can then be vegetated. They're completely engineered for a permanent solution. So it becomes a great soft armored alternative to typical hard armoring systems for shoreline slopes, as well as other waterways,” explains Eric Seidl, director of business development at Envirolok. Today, Eric joins host Ty to talk about how Envirolok works as a more permanent solution for stabilizing slopes, particularly along shorelines.

People tend to mistake green infrastructure for permanence, and that is not necessarily the case. Envirolok works better for streambank stabilization, because it is a permanent system. The material is permeable and vegetative, so once the roots grow through the bags and hit soil the system just gets even stronger with time. This system is helpful not only for stormwater management but also in places where boats are causing shoreline erosion. Many lakefront and riverfront communities suffer damage from boat owners not respecting no wake zones or staying far enough from shore, and these communities can benefit from installing the Envirolok system.

Many very popular communities are cropping up around man made lakes. The shorelines see constant damage from overzealous boat owners, and developers would be wise to consider more permanent solutions rather than defaulting to green infrastructure. Learn more about the Envirolok system and how it works to stabilize slopes with very little required maintenance.

Quotes:

“Envirolok is a fully engineered geo based system. The idea is to essentially fill the bags with a mixture of sand and topsoil, and the bags can then be vegetated. They're completely engineered for a permanent solution. So it becomes a great soft armored alternative to typical hard armoring systems for shoreline slopes, as well as other waterways.” (1:05-1:27 | Eric)
“When you're cruising along at massive speeds, you're throwing waves 8 to 10 feet over the top of the shoreline. And that's where Envirolok really comes into play.” (6:31-6:42 | Eric)
“There is no one solution for shoreline stabilization, waterways or slopes that fits every single site. And for us, it's more about collaborating with our clients, collaborating with our regulatory agencies, and making sure that what we have is the right fit.” (12:47-13:01 | Eric)
“The biggest hurdle that we have sometimes in initial conversations is people are expecting the bag system to be really simple and biodegradable, and that's not the case.” (15:00-15:12 | Eric)
“Biodegradable bags and sacks are great, but what happens is, you get one area where you have some vegetation loss, and that could happen in year one, year two, year five, and you're back at square one where that area is going to fail, because it's no longer protected. Because there's nothing there remaining, where with our system, again, the bags are going to be permanent.” (15:40-16:00 | Eric)
“Another advantage is the material that we're using in the bag is about a 70% sand, 30% topsoil mix. So in addition to being great growing media for plant material, it also acts as a filter for some of the pollutants that might be flowing over on their way down to the lakefront.” (18:12-18:30 | Eric)

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“Water is gonna come at a premium, especially if you're in the city and you don't have a well, which most of these houses don't have a well. They're fed by city water, and you're subject to whatever that cost is,” explains Mark Wharton, president of Stormwater Professionals Group. Today, Mark joins host Ty to talk about Texas stormwater and how the Lone Star state is approaching stormwater management post Hurricane Harvey.

Mark read an article ten years ago that stated water would become the next oil, and it is still an important prospect to consider. Water is going to continually increase in value, so anyone who is relying on city water rather than having a personal well is going to be subject to constantly increasing premiums. In the city of Houston, TX, they are relying heavily on building detention basins as a stormwater management solution. These are helping to provide relief and also creating wetland areas that can be beneficial for the ecosystem. Harris County and the city of Houston also benefit from stricter post-construction inspection laws. Whereas basins in nearby Austin and San Antonio are not required to be checked for three or four years after being built, those in Houston must be inspected on a yearly basis. This is important, because it ensures proper maintenance and reduces the amount of problems that need to be addressed long term and also causes property owners to have a little more skin in the game.

Texas has had several heavy stormwater events in recent years including the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Rebuilding and managing the damage caused by this build up of stormwater is still a challenge of civil engineering that Texas property owners are handling today. Learn how Houston, TX is using detention basins to relieve low-lying older residential areas of stormwater build up.

Quotes:

“We don't want to offend the civil engineer. But you know what the reality is, is that I get calls constantly from civil engineers asking us how to skin that cat, how to provide stormwater quality. And obviously, our end user is really our customer, right? I have to look at his needs, and not necessarily engineers. Because to be candid, I've had conversations with engineers that went something like this, ‘what are you looking for in stormwater quality products? What are you guys looking for?’ And the answer is always the same, whatever is the easiest, right? Whatever is the easiest. I don't know that I agree with that.” (5:23-6:17 | Mark)
“The knee-jerk reaction from Harvey is to require more detention.” (10:18-10:23 | Mark)
“What the city is doing and the county is doing, Harris County and the city of Houston, is helping alleviate those low lying residential areas, older residential areas that need some relief, and they're getting that relief by these detention basins that are being installed.” (12:38-12:53 | Mark)

The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present, or future.Connect with Mark Wharton:

https://stormwaterprofessionalsgroup.com/

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“We're pumping water out of the groundwater like it's never going to run out. And nowhere do we talk about replenishing that groundwater and putting it back down below,” shares Doug Buch, owner and president of PaveDrain. With the focus on green infrastructure, many developers are turning to stormwater detention ponds without fully understanding the long term risks to the environment. Today, Doug joins host Ty to discuss the issues caused by stormwater detention ponds and the value of letting nature do its job of filtering water like it has been forever.

One of the biggest problems in civil engineering today is people’s tendency to choose the cheapest solution to stormwater management and then later need everything re-done. When people use less expensive materials and cut corners, there tends to be more issues to fix down the road. Often the more expensive solution is more economical in the long run. Nowadays there is a big push on creating stormwater detention ponds as an easy solution to stormwater management. However, just because it is relatively easy to catch all this water and form a bunch of ponds does not mean it is the ideal solution. There are thousands of ponds now and all the stormwater is being directed there instead of having a chance to re-enter the water cycle underground. Meanwhile, people continue to use groundwater as if there is an infinite supply, which there won't be if we don’t ever replace it with the stormwater from the sky. Nature has been filtering water forever through gravity, and we are preventing nature from doing its job effectively by routing all the stormwater to these ponds.

Stormwater detention ponds get in the way of Mother Nature’s ability to do her job filtering stormwater and returning it from the ground back into the ecosystem. Tune into Stormwater World for a conversation with Doug Burch about the myths surrounding the efficacy of detention ponds. Learn alternatives for stormwater management and the pros and cons of continuing to create these man made ponds.

Quotes:

“We're pumping water out of the groundwater like it's never going to run out. And nowhere do we talk about replenishing that groundwater and putting it back down below.” (27:05-27:15 | Doug)
“There's got to be a balance between d*** ponds everywhere we go versus us.” (27:43-27:52 | Doug)
“This is a cool technology. We pulled up a couple of blocks that had been installed for a long time, and we pounded a stainless steel rod down there with a float valve. But it's got a perforated stainless steel rod with a float valve built into it. Hooked it up to a solar powered battery pack on top of those look alike pay drain blocks, sent that signal up to a post up on top of a rooftop and sent that signal to a computer that showed how much water was being captured and caught and how long it was taking to drain. That's a simplistic way of doing it, but you got a beautiful thing.” (40:57-41:34 | Doug)
“They have proven out that a lot of models are not off by a little, sometimes they're off by a lot.” (45:49-45:56 | Doug)
“Sometimes the most expensive thing is also the most economical thing you can do.” (49:00-49:05 | Doug)

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Connect with Doug Buch:

https://www.pavedrain.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbuch/

https://www.hydrocad.net/pavedrain.htm

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“In the last 10 years in the stormwater industry, what I've learned is that I've got a ton more to learn. And I think most people are like me, they're curious, and they want to learn,” shares host Ty Garman. Ty has attended close to 200 stormwater conferences, countless webinars and a few certification courses. Even with all this knowledge, Ty has found that some of the best information actually comes from one-on-one conversations with other people involved in the industry and wants to share this knowledge with all of you.

Ty’s podcast, Stormwater World, will bring together the knowledge from subject matter experts all across the stormwater industry so that everyone can benefit from these conversations. If you have interest in the stormwater industry or want to learn more about how stormwater affects civil engineering, green infrastructure, and low impact development be sure to subscribe to Stormwater World.

Tune in to hear from some of the biggest minds in the stormwater industry as they bring their knowledge and expertise to the table.

Quotes:

“In the last 10 years in the stormwater industry, what I've learned is that I've got a ton more to learn. And I think most people are like me, they're curious, and they want to learn.” (0:23-0:32 | Ty)
“Most people, if you ask them, are willing to generally share the knowledge that they have.” (0:35-0:40 | Ty)
“After everything that I've attended, what I have found, and I'm willing to bet, those that are listening will probably feel the same way, is that some of the best information is not always in that class, or in that book, or in that presentation. Some of the best information is in one on one conversations that I've had with people out in the hallway, or after the class, or sometimes after the event is completely over. So that's the goal of this podcast is I want to bring those conversations directly to you. So I'm going to be interviewing subject matter experts across the stormwater industry, so that we can take those conversations out of the hallways and bring them to this podcast, so that we can all learn and benefit from them together.” (0:41-1:24 | Ty)

Connect with Ty:

Connect with Ty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tygarmon/

Check out The Stormwater World Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hVXVJ5oXplf_V9XOPpR6A

Podcast Website: https://stormwaterworld.com

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