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Stormwater capture drain reimagines flood management and sustainability

Oct 11, 2024 | stormwater.com | Caroline Burger |Daniel Jaggers

A stormwater capture project, known as the Beaumont MDP Line 16, is forging a new path for conservation and flood protection in Southern California. A $7.6 million joint venture between the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, this underground storm drain balances flood mitigation in Cherry Valley, California, with stormwater capture for regional groundwater replenishment.
What is a bioswale?

Apr 26, 2024 | stormwater.com | Cristina Tuser |Caroline Burger |Jeremy Wolfe |Katie Johns

What is a bioswale? A bioswale is a vegetated ditch that allows for the collection of stormwater runoff. Bioswales are designed and engineered specifically to collect water. They are typically filled with vegetation and permeable materials like mulch. This allows the water to sit for a determined amount of time giving the vegetation and mulch a chance to filter out any debris or pollution within the water runoff.
The Illinois EPA updates NPDES permit to the city of Chicago

Apr 16, 2024 | stormwater.com | Caroline Burger |Jeremy Wolfe |Katie Johns

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) announced the issuance of a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to the City of Chicago. The updated permit will bring additional oversight and monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to Chicago area waterways. Revisions include substantial enhancements to the permit resulting from stakeholder input.
Illinois EPA updates NPDES permit to the city of Chicago

Apr 16, 2024 | stormwater.com | Caroline Burger |Jeremy Wolfe |Katie Johns

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) announced the issuance of a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to the City of Chicago. The updated permit will bring additional oversight and monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to Chicago area waterways. Revisions include substantial enhancements to the permit resulting from stakeholder input.
California State Water Project doubles allocations

Mar 27, 2024 | stormwater.com | Rebecca Connolly |Caroline Burger

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced March 22, 2024 a second increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocations forecast for 2024. The forecasted allocation is now 30 % of requested supplies, up from the 15 % allocation update announced in February 2024. According to a press release, the revised allocation forecast is based on snow survey measurements and data up until March 1, and spring runoff forecasts up until March 8.
Stormwater musings

Mar 20, 2024 | stormwater.com | Emily Newton |Katie Johns |Rebecca Connolly |Caroline Burger

As I write this, I am in Spokane, Washington, for the International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) Annual Conference. It is my first conference of the year, so it feels like a 2024 kick-off. It is always a great event to connect with our audience and gain insight on what is on their radar for the year. So far, in 2024, a lot of people are concerned with the cost of materials and are weary of regulations given it is an election year.
Stormwater sector sees positive influences

Mar 20, 2024 | stormwater.com | Seth Brown |Katie Johns |Rebecca Connolly |Caroline Burger

It is always easier to discuss the negativity in the news, but there are also positive and constructive happenings occurring that are not discussed. Why? Because that does not generate clicks, views or likes. There are certainly things to be worried about in the stormwater sector as well. We consistently hear about the lack of funding, the growing size and number of coastal dead zones, and the challenge of addressing new and emerging contaminants.