In 1964, the first enclosed shopping mall in California opened its doors. Located in Canoga Park, a neighborhood in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, Westfield Topanga is a two-level, 1.6-million-square-foot indoor shopping center. In 2015, its owners embarked…
Retention Ponds Can Significantly Decrease Runoff, Study Shows
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas researchers have simulated the effect of a series of retention ponds in the West Fork of the White River…
Where Does Water Go When It Doesn’t Flow?
SALT LAKE CITY, July 9, 2015 – More than a quarter of the rain and snow that falls on continents reaches the oceans as runoff. Now a new study helps…
Four Hidden Costs in Stormwater System Bids
Civil engineers and contracting companies are under a lot of pressure to deliver projects on schedule and on budget throughout the site development process. With increasing focus on stormwater runoff, there are a lot of things to consider when looking at bids…
‘Green Infrastructure’ Project Lets Nature Clean the Runoff
Colorful flowers, native shrubs, and rock-lined basins greet visitors to the Prescott Adult Center. Although attractive, the new landscaping at the building's front entrance serves a purpose that goes well beyond aesthetics. The system of basins, trenches,…
