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Stormwater Management Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Control measures designed to reduce stormwater volume, peak flows, and/or nonpoint source pollution. Rain gardens, permeable pavement systems and bioswales are examples of measures that are known to mitigate the effects of stormwater through evapotranspiration, infiltration, deten....

Stormwater Management Terms Explained
Stormwater Management Best Management Practices (BMPs) Control measures designed to reduce stormwater volume, peak flows, and/or nonpoint source pollution. Rain gardens, permeable pavement systems and bioswales are examples of measures that are known to mitigate the eff....

IPM & PHC
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Over the past decade, as the amount of chemicals used in agriculture and landscaping has come under increased scrutiny, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has proven to be a useful and logical system by which treatment options should be a....

A Stormwater Primer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identifies stormwater runoff as the biggest threat to our nation’s water quality. Stormwater runoff is the primary vehicle carrying sources of pollution into our lakes & streams. Educating your staff and clients about storm....

Residential Raingardens
In recent years, public awareness of water quality issues has grown dramatically and stormwater runoff has been identified as a major source of water pollution. Increased regulation and incentives promoting stormwater best management practices have lead to innovations in ur....

Native Plants
The use of native plants in the landscaped environment can be a successful, rewarding use of your project space. Understanding these plants and how they can benefit your project just takes time and a little determination. With about 2,000 species to choose from, a suite of ....

Permaculture
Landscaping Permaculture Style! What is Permaculture? Definition: Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of ....

Low Input Lawns
Low Input Lawns Summary Every neighborhood seems to have at least one homeowner who maintains their lawn as a perfect green carpet, and several neighbors who struggle to even come close. And although most homeowners probably feel their lawn could be greener, their lawns....

Business Energy Efficiency
Operating an energy efficient business is a win/win for everyone involved. Money savings can be considerable, our environment benefits, your business becomes more self sufficient, and we reduce our dependence on energy suppliers of all kinds. Efficiency upgrades can m....

Rain Barrels
Rain Barrel Summary Rain barrels are enjoying a renewed interest as people everywhere recognize the need to protect our water resource. Even here, in the land of 10,000 lakes, we are experiencing significant pollution of our lakes and rivers due to stormwater runoff and....