Detention Ponds vs Retention Ponds

Detention ponds and retention ponds are both used to manage stormwater, but they serve different purposes. While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, understanding the difference is important when discussing drainage, stormwater management, and...

Sediment Basins Explained

Sediment basins are one of the larger and more involved stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) used on construction sites. When properly designed, installed, and maintained, they can help capture sediment-laden runoff before it leaves a disturbed area or reaches...

Stockpiles and Containment: Are They Actually Working?

On a construction site, stockpiles can seem like a relatively minor stormwater concern. A pile of soil, sand, gravel, mulch, or other material may sit in one location for days or weeks without causing an obvious problem. But when rain or runoff reaches an unprotected...