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Design-Build
Big Minneapolis project helps Porous Pave achieve milestone
Porous Pave was the paving material of choice for the Downtown Commons in Minneapolis, as the city works to reduce stormwater runoff. Click to read more details.
September 29, 2016
Business
EPA contest challenges students to mitigate stormwater runoff
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water is about to conduct its fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge. Click to read more on this opportunity.
August 12, 2016
Design-Build
Detroit combats urban decay, pollution with rain gardens
Detroit is home to several bioretention gardens, thanks to a collaboration between Water and Sewage Department and the University of Michigan that enlivens the city.
June 2, 2016
Business
Rainwater harvesting: Research bolsters case for landscaping trend
A Drexel University study shows that 4 major U.S. cities receive enough rainfall each year that collected water could be used by homeowners for their toilet flushes.
March 9, 2016
Business
How sustainability helps your business thrive
Sustainability is more than a trendy phrase; it’s a concept that can improve your bottom line, expand your client base, and safeguard Mother Nature. Sustainability protects the building blocks of your business: Plants and people. “Most of us got into this industry because we love the earth,” says Jessi Bloom, owner of NW Bloom Ecological […]
February 12, 2015
Business
How To Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Reducing stormwater runoff is a priority for a lot of clients, especially those on commercial properties trying to achieve a certain “green” status. However, achieving that goal on a property can be difficult.
August 18, 2014
Business
ASLA Headquarters Helps D.C. Rank Second in Cities with Energy Star Buildings
With the help of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ headquarters, Washington, D.C. was able to rank second on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2014 list of the top U.S. cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings.
April 11, 2014
Business
EPA Releases Phase II of Stormwater Calculator
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released phase II of its National Stormwater Calculator and Climate Assessment Tool package.
February 25, 2014
Business
Study Tests Permeable Paver Potential
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) tested the abilities of permeable pavers. The organization conducted a study in Wilmington, Massachusetts to determine how to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff into a local lake.
January 30, 2014
Business
Paver Helps Project Win BIA Award
One Florida project became a success by going green and ultimately winning an industry award with the help of one paver.
August 26, 2013
Business
EPA Calculator To Help Reduce Stormwater Runoff
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding an extra tool to the digital toolbox to help manage stormwater runoff. As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the EPA has released the National Stormwater Calculator.
July 24, 2013
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