Description
Students of Upper Perkiomen High School Environmental Science classes retrofitted an existing storm drain by raising the inlet to prevent normal rainfall event runoff from entering the storm drain lines. Continue reading
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Upland Square Shopping Center Stormwater Management Techniques
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Upland Square Shopping Center is a 680,000 square foot new development in West Pottsgrove Township, just outside of Pottstown. Continue reading
Springside School Stormwater Management Techniques
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Between 2007 and 2009, two projects were undertaken to address stormwater management on Springside School’s campus, located on the banks of the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia. Continue reading
Spring-Ford High School Naturalized Basin
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At Spring-Ford High School, a one acre stormwater basin was converted from a sloping turfgrass condition to a flat-bottom naturalized basin featuring a series of water quality berms that provide extended detention of runoff from small storms. Continue reading
Pennswood Village Stormwater Management Techniques
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Pennswood Village, a Quaker directed retirement community in Bucks County places great value on ecological systems, stewardship of the land, and education. Continue reading
PECO Green Roof
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Even moderate storm events can overload the combined sewer system in the City of Philadelphia, resulting in serious pollution problems in downstream watersheds. Continue reading
Mayfield Estates Homeowners Association Basin Naturalization
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The aim of this project was to retrofit seven Homeowner Association-owned stormwater basins from traditional mown grass to provide more natural infiltration, greater uptake of stormwater using vegetation and greater community understanding of stormwater issues. Continue reading
Herron Playground Stormwater Management Techniques
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Herron Playground in South Philadelphia serves as an example of city collaboration and ingenuity, working in the interest of the environment and the public. Continue reading
Friends Center Stormwater Management Techniques
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The Friends Center in Philadelphia encompasses 3 buildings and 2 exterior courtyards that span 1.26 acres. A new renovation project is currently underway and includes the restoration of the historic Meeting House and a four-story office building. Continue reading
Cliveden Park Stormwater Management Techniques
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Cliveden Park is a unique “urban oasis” which showcases the natural topography of the Mt. Airy neighborhood in northwest Philadelphia. Continue reading