Adding Green to the City Landscape I have recently had the opportunity to travel more than usual and I am acutely aware of differences amongst major cities especially in regard to sustainability and green space. It is obvious that growth within large cities is challenging when physical space is limited…
Ecoraster for Equine Applications Do you have puddles in your paddocks? Are you scared of “boot sucking” mud? Are your horses losing their shoes? Mud is an ongoing problem especially in the Spring. The harsh, snowy winter that is soon ending, one can only hope, has brought with it the…
One of the Hottest Trending Topics- Stormwater Management January passed like a flash. Although February is historically the harshest month in regards to weather, it is also the shortest and the promise of Spring is really just around the corner. This Spring there will be two noticeably “hot” topics; plastic…
Stormwater Management Approaches are Evolving Dramatically in the U.S. & Canada As this insightful article from January 8th, 2019 states, stormwater management approaches in the US (and Canada as well) are “evolving dramatically”. Let’s take a moment to explore the use of the word “evolving”. Evolving carries with it the…
The Benefits of Permeable Paving through All the Seasons Permeable Paving is an “all-season” pavement alternative, providing a long lasting, durable and reliable surface often in areas where conventional solid surfaces can not be used due to soil conditions, weight bearing requirements and site access. Most of us do not…
Let’s Start 2019 with a Fresh Outlook Regarding Climate Change & Sustainability As we head closer to the start of a new year, 2019, it is common place to reflect. Where have we been? Where are we going? The reflections are often personal. Personal goals centering around health, wellness, family…
The Increasing Popularity of LID Permeable Paving in Canada Whatever you call it, permeable, porous or pervious, paving alternatives that absorb water are becoming more popular. The exponential growth of city centers combined with changing weather patterns that are leading to more frequent, stronger rain events, has prompted an increasing…
LID Permeable Paving & Storm Management Stormwater management is a frequent topic of conversation. Climate change, rain events that are changing in both frequency and intensity, increasing flooding that is both costly and damaging, are occurrences that can not be ignored for much longer. What is the solution? Are “blanket”…
Sustainable Paving in the Fall of 2018 | LID Permeable Paving Fall is a season of change; changing schedules, changing temperatures and changing leaves. The days get shorter and we try to prepare our properties for the cold days to come. Fall is also the time of unstable weather; sunny…
Benefits of Permeable Paving for Parking Lots As a first-timer attending the CPA, Canadian Parking Association, conference this past September, the experience was both educational and impressive. Most drivers do not put much thought into the science of the “parking process”. There is, however, a multi-faceted, technologically advanced, industry behind…
