As the leaves change and temperatures dwindle day after day, you have probably noticed you need to begin prepping for the colder seasons. With those changes comes the time to winterize your yard for those sub-freezing temperatures and winter precipitation. You...
What is a percolation test? A percolation test often referred to as a “perc test,” determines how quickly water can move through the soil when saturated. You might already have observed the impacts of this during a heavy rainstorm! Perc tests can be done by either a...
What is a Rain Garden? A rain garden, also known as a rainwater garden or bioswale, is a type of green infrastructure designed to manage stormwater runoff or what you might call “rain drainage.” It has a shallow depression, where surface water accumulates and gets...
Wet Weather Turns into Water Runoff Stormwater runoff is the single largest cause of water pollution, flooding and property damage. According to FEMA, just one inch of rain can cause $25,000 of damage to your home. More than 22.4 million US properties are at risk of...
How Tom Bulger Took Advantage of Rain Garden Incentives to Address Local Water Pollution Client: Tom Bulger Project: Rain Garden Geographic Area: Washington DC Metro Area A conversation about environmental gravitas ends in a story about fraternity brothers returning...
