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Researchers studying the impact of erosion on the Hawaiian Islands have found that Oahu is eroding at a faster rate than the other islands with the majority of the erosion occurring in non-traditional ways.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We tried to figure out how fast the island is going away and what the influence of climate is on that rate," Steve Nelson, a Brigham Young University geologist, wrote in a press release. "More material is dissolving from those islands than what is being carried off through erosion." </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- This excerpt is from an article by </span><a href="http://global.christianpost.com/author/myles-collier/" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">Myles Collier</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Christian Post Contributor</span><br />
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<br />Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-81239986347312542272012-11-12T14:33:00.002-05:002012-11-12T14:35:20.055-05:00SlopeGrid Installation video. Protect slopes from erosion<br />
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<span class="style83" style="background-color: white; color: #0b3543; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Soil erosion is a naturally occurring process on all land. The agents of soil erosion are water and wind, each contributing to a significant amount of soil loss every year. Hurricanes and other severe weather events increase the rate and magnitude of erosion.</span><br />
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Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-90326769085529376792011-07-06T13:18:00.000-04:002011-07-06T13:18:37.710-04:00ChannelGrid Installation8" <a href="http://celltekdirect.com/new/products_channel.html">ChannelGrid</a> over DuPont Geotextile fabric filled with #57 stone<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the article, Terry Chapman explains how and why he chose Cell-Tek products to support the paver trail with very little excavation and without reshaping the surrounding terrain in any way. Terry learned of Cell-Tek's LSG Series Load Support Grid and had explored its various uses since seeing it at Hardscape North America.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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“Active” systems for harvesting rainwater use pipes, tanks and pumps for collecting, filtering, storing and recycling water that would otherwise be sent to municipal sewer or storm water systems. These are differentiated from passive harvesting systems which detain rainwater in vegetated swales, rain gardens, green roofs or permeable pavements so that it can infiltrate naturally back into the soil.<br />
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The right road, street and parking lot paving can lower stormwater runoff and so reduce pollution. Many people are asking the people in charge of paving to consider using permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) on upcoming projects.<br />
They look like popular concrete paving stones but are set in with small spaces between them. The space is filled with small stones to allow runoff to filter down and into the soil. They come in a variety of styles and colors to suit most places and purposes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Go Here for full story: <a href="http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7238&Itemid=23">http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7238&Itemid=23</a></span>Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-16688131791443562902010-05-19T13:54:00.000-04:002010-05-19T13:54:54.788-04:00Milwaukee Public Library installs green roof - By Don Behm of the Journal Sentinel <br />
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The roof of Milwaukee's Central Library sprang to life, and went to work, in Friday's steady rain.<br />
Thousands of sedum, a ground-covering plant, and clumps of chive and ornamental grasses - all perennials - were planted Friday in a six-inch layer of small gravel and soil spread across 30,000 square feet - nearly seven-tenths of an acre - to create a green roof atop the historic building, said Taj Schoening, business operations manager for the Milwaukee Public Library.<br />
Its job is to mimic nature. The living roof will collect and store thousands of gallons of rainwater during a downpour, rather than allowing the clean water to drain immediately to a street sewer, Schoening said.<br />
Each gallon of fresh water kept out of the pipes decreases the risk of sewer overflows, according to Kevin Shafer, executive director of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.<br />
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Drop by drop, the effect cars, roads and roofs have on Maple Ridge streams is declining.<br />
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Thanks to the 2006 Watercourse Protection Bylaw, the amount of storm water that used to rush into creeks and streams, scouring out fish habitat and dumping pollutants, is dropping as builders get used to the new rules that control rainwater.<br />
Two recent townhouse developments about to get final approval, one on 237th Street, the other on 240th Street, both use natural biofiltration techniques to capture the runoff, cleanse it of most contaminants, then slowly release it back into nature’s system.<br />
Such measures are part of all new developments, said Chuck Goddard, the district’s manager of development and environmental services.<br />
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Permeable paving systems are a highly valuable asset, and in recent years they have gained popularity because of tightening storm water regulations and consumer environmental concerns. Water-permeable paving surfaces have many applications, from a drivable surface across a lawn area in which grass is allowed to grow through them, to a driveway or parking area through which water can pass without running off. These systems are both eco-friendly and exceed Environmental Protection Agency stormwater requirements.<br />
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In commercial applications, it is possible that the retention ponds now required to handle surface water can be minimized because of the advantages of permeable pavers. This represents a substantial savings in land utilization while providing a highly desirable appearance, an extended useful life with reduced maintenance costs.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Geosynthetics are amazing materials. They drain, contain and filter. They separate as well as hold together. They work underground and underwater, on mountainsides and on rooftops. According to the International Geosynthetics Society, the words geotextiles and geomembraneswere coined only about 30 years ago, at the first International Conference on Geotextiles, in Paris. Since then, we have added geogrids, geonets, geosynthetic clay liners, geofoam, and geocomposites. These materials are made of polypropylene, polyester, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLPDE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), to name a few. All are flexible and durable.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Geotextiles are one of the largest groups of geosynthetics. Their fibers are either woven, knitted, needle-punched, or matted together into fabrics. They’re porous to varying degrees and are used for separation, reinforcement, filtration, and drainage. Geomembranes are another large group of geosynthetics. These are relatively thin, impervious sheets of polymers. They’re often used for linings and covers to contain liquids or vapors in landfills, reservoirs, and canals.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Geogrids are stretched sheets of polymers that form open grids. Uniaxial geogrids stretch in one direction and have rectangular apertures. Biaxial geogrids stretch in both directions and have virtually square apertures. They can be filled with soil, aggregate, or concrete and almost always are used for reinforcement and to improve load-bearing capacity.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.erosioncontrol.com/editorial/issues/may-2010/geosynthetics-at-work/easset-upload-file78-65407-e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.erosioncontrol.com/editorial/issues/may-2010/geosynthetics-at-work/easset-upload-file78-65407-e.jpg" tt="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">PHOTO: CAPITOL GREEN ROOFS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Article by: Janet Arid. Go Here for Full Story: <a href="http://www.erosioncontrol.com/may-2010/geosynthetics-slope-stabilization-1.aspx">http://www.erosioncontrol.com/may-2010/geosynthetics-slope-stabilization-1.aspx</a></div>Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-21235682850236699592010-04-23T14:18:00.000-04:002010-04-23T14:18:32.136-04:00Baltimore's green success storiesApril 22, 2010 - by Donna M. Owens - <a href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/">http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/</a><br />
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Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we bring you a sampling of green success stories: local residents and businesses, nonprofits and municipal agencies, all of whom are trying to make the Baltimore area a little greener, a bit more livable.<br />
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What: Northwest Honda<br />
Where: Owings Mills <br />
Earth Philosophy: A car dealership with an eco-friendly vibe<br />
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If you coax him, you might get Ed Dreiband to climb a narrow ladder, open a steel hatch and stand on the roof of his dealership. From this vantage point 25 feet above busy Reisterstown Road, Dreiband can survey 29,000 square feet of roof — and its 57,000 living, growing plants. <br />
The green roof is the centerpiece of Northwest Honda’s eco-friendly auto facility, which opened in 2006. Its features include insulated glass panels, automatic sensors that control lights, and carwash bays that recycle upward of 3,000 gallons of water daily. “The roof is beautiful, especially in May when everything’s blooming,” Dreiband says of the tiny, drought-tolerant plants (most are a hardy species known as sedum). Green roofs can help reduce, filter and cool stormwater runoff. That in turn can protect sewer systems and watersheds. The roof makes Dreiband happy. “I have kids and grandkids, and I am thinking of them. We have one earth, and we all have to share it.” <br />
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GO HERE FOR FULL STORY: <a href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bthesite/blog/2010/04/post_46.html">http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bthesite/blog/2010/04/post_46.html</a>Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-90624043880625979042010-04-07T11:09:00.000-04:002010-04-07T11:09:31.416-04:00A Beautiful Way To Improve Your Environment(NAPSI)-When some people find something that's as easy on the eye as it's easy on the environment and the wallet, they just walk all over it. And that's a good thing when it's a pavement that's an improvement. <br />
A pavement that meets those requirements is permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICPs). These look like popular concrete paving stones but have a small space between them. This space is filled with small stones that allow runoff to filter down and into the soil, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution. In snowy weather, they can reduce icy buildup. The melting snow just drains into the spaces between the pavers so it doesn't have a chance to refreeze into ice. <br />
The pavers are available in many shapes, sizes, textures and colors for various uses. A light, reflective color, for instance, can reduce the "heat island" effect created by ordinary asphalt pavements. The paving stones are strong and durable because they're made the same way as concrete paving stones are. This durability means homeowners can enjoy their beauty for a lifetime.<br />
Other easy low-cost and no-cost landscaping tips to protect the environment include:<br />
• Plant trees to act as wind blockers or to shade you from the worst of the sun.<br />
• Plant climbing vines on arbors to help lower cooling costs in the summer.<br />
• Cut down on grass acreage. The less grass you have, the less you have to water.<br />
• Choose native plants that are well adapted to your environment and will require less care.<br />
• Mulch: Mulching saves water and makes it easier to weed.<br />
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Homeowners, design professionals and contractors can learn more from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and find ICPI-certified installers at www.icpi.org or by calling (703) 657-6900.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ajc.com/multimedia/dynamic/00504/greenroof-0401b_504325c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" nt="true" src="http://www.ajc.com/multimedia/dynamic/00504/greenroof-0401b_504325c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Several high-profile buildings such as Atlanta City Hall and the Woodruff Arts Center have planted roofs, and they’re starting to show up on homes as well. These planted roofs are called "greenroofs." <br />
Not “green roof,” but “greenroof,” a term becoming commonly accepted as a way to differentiate the planted roof from a roof made of green-colored building materials. <br />
Some may want a greenroof just because it dresses up an exposed roof area, but a greenroof also serves two important environmental functions: It helps to slow down stormwater runoff and it provides an insulating effect, helping to reduce cooling bills.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Taken From an Article By C. W. Cameron For the AJC. Go Here for full story: </span><a href="http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/homeowners-plant-a-greenroof-420091.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/homeowners-plant-a-greenroof-420091.html</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by Vino Wong, <a href="mailto:vwong@ajc.com">vwong@ajc.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">FOR INFORMATION ON CELL-TEK'S GREENROOF-TEK SYSTEM GO HERE: <a href="http://www.celltekdirect.com/new/system5.html">http://www.celltekdirect.com/new/system5.html</a></span>Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-60407589710415128272010-04-01T12:59:00.000-04:002010-04-01T12:59:34.245-04:00New Stormwater Rule will impact construction industryOn December 1, 2009, U.S. EPA published effluent limitations guidelines and new source performance standards to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites. U.S. EPA expects that the New Stormwater Rule1 will reduce the amount of sediment discharged from construction sites by about 4 billion pounds each year. Importantly, the U.S. EPA also estimated the annual cost to comply with the New Stormwater Rule to be approximately $953 million after the rule has been fully implemented.<br />
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<strong>Erosion, Sediment Control and Soil Stabilization Requirements</strong><br />
This new rule also establishes general erosion and sedimentation control requirements that will apply to all those operators seeking coverage under the stormwater NPDES program (non-numeric requirements). The non-numeric requirements become applicable within 60 days after the final rule is published in the Federal Register, which was February 1, 2010. The non-numeric requirements include provisions related to designing and installing erosion and sediment controls, soil stabilization, dewatering, pollution prevision measures, prohibited discharges and requirements related to surface outlets.<br />
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via <a href="http://www.lexology.com/">http://www.lexology.com/</a> - Roetzel & Andress. USA. March 9 2010<br />
Go here for full article: <a href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e08ce201-f9df-4a4e-aea3-015b7193f9dc">http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e08ce201-f9df-4a4e-aea3-015b7193f9dc</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" nt="true" src="http://www.celltekdirect.com/photos/gallery/CD6FE160-3048-71C2-1797F462067BCA39.jpg" width="400" /></div>for more information visit our website: <a href="http://www.celltekdirect.com/">http://www.celltekdirect.com/</a>Rob Ceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889435528446140345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393864824695922978.post-24263062727345859312010-03-29T12:45:00.000-04:002010-03-29T12:45:03.003-04:00EPA Tests Environmentally Friendly Parking LotsIn an effort to help reduce pollution runoff from paved parking lots, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is testing a variety of permeable paving materials at its facility in Edison, NJ. If successful, the EPA intends to show businesses how they can install parking lots that not only reduce runoff, but actually help contribute to healthy water filtering processes. The 43,000 square- foot Edison parking lot features three different kinds of permeable pavement, with several kinds of rain gardens planted adjacently. The EPA study will determine which combination of permeable pavement and rain garden vegetation is most successful at removing pollutants from stormwater runoff as it filters back into the ground. <br />
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