The Stormwater World Podcast

Episode 014: “As I look at basins we've done over the years, and I see that water quality orifice getting smaller and smaller, and it being at the bottom of the pond, it's just kind of always been an idea of mine, is this the best way to do it?,” asks Jamie McCutchen, P.E., principal of Rymar Waterworks. Jamie developed the Marlee Float to address this problem by withdrawing water from the surface of the pond instead of the bottom. For years this has been a solution used during construction, but now Rymar has developed a permanent post construction model. Today, Jamie joins host Ty to discuss his experiences working with stormwater ponds outfalls and the development process for this new product. 
Jamie always wanted a more permanent product that could be left in place after construction was complete. However, most skimmer products were made of PVC, which breaks down when exposed to sunlight. It took 10 years to do it, but Rymar has finally introduced their post-construction surface water withdrawal skimmer. Even though nationwide standards have never been established, ASTM has recently released their own standards, so the new Rymar filter has been tested to show it meets these standards. 
If you are an engineer looking for an innovative solution, Rymar is looking for engineers to specify their filter to help with the regulatory approval process. Reach out to Jamie to see how you can work together. 
Quotes:
“So I'll give you a kind of interesting story. So it was a pond that was never maintained…It had a door outlet structure, you could see holes in the structure, but they were like three feet above the bottom of the pond. And we're like, what's going on? So we did a bunch of digging and found out that the pond was actually supposed to have a two inch outlet, but it was six feet below the current bottom of the pond. So muck had built up over 18 to 20 years.” (16:53 | Jamie)
“I actually have an easy fix for that (maintenance)” (29:39 | Jamie) 
“People figured out, hey, if you let the cleaner water off the top and drain the pond from the top down, you end up with more sediment being trapped in your basin.” (3:13 | Jamie)
“As I look at basins we've done over the years, and I see that water quality orifice getting smaller and smaller, and it being at the bottom of the pond, it's just kind of always been an idea of mine, is this the best way to do it?” (3:13 | Jamie)
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Jamie McCutchen:
Company Website: https://rymarwaterworks.com/
Email: jamie@rymarwaterworks.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemccutchen/
 
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Episode 013: “The multi sector permit really is detail oriented, unlike construction where you do have a lot of leeway,” explains Amesha Morris, owner of Acorn EnviroComply. At Acorn, Amesha specializes in stormwater pollution prevention planning and stormwater training. She has years of experience with boots on the ground in the Industrial Stormwater scene in North Texas. Today, Amesha joins host Ty to discuss her experiences working in the industrial stormwater sector. 
 
In the construction sector, people typically have more knowledge when it comes to stormwater, such as maintaining post construction control structures. However, Amesha has found that on the industrial side, people have less knowledge about stormwater. Industrial sites require more complex inspections, certifications, and permits since the structures are typically going to stay in place for the next 15 to 50 years. Creating an erosion control plan for a short term construction site does not always translate over to being able to plan for a permanent industrial site. Also, in Texas, Amesha has noticed that the EPA has been much more active and strict with its inspections, leading to a 20 fold increase in noncompliance charges. So, it pays to be knowledgeable about the codes and regulations for industrial stormwater as there is much less leeway than there is for construction. 
 
When it comes to working in Dallas Stormwater and the North Texas region, there are loads of fantastic resources available including the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Additionally, permanent industrial sites have their EPA codes and permits all listed online at echo.epa.gov. 
 
Quotes:
Check out Talking Under Water: One Water One Podcast, brought to you by the editors of Stormwater Solutions, Wastewater Digest, Water World and Water Quality Products. The podcast dives into One Water topics, including water scarcity, smart water, emerging contaminants, and more. You can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud and Spotify and you can follow them on Twitter @tuwpodcast. And when you go make sure you say hello to my friends Katie Johns and her CO Bob Crossen and tell them that I sent you over there.” (0:34 | Ty)
“At least in the state of Texas, the EPA has been a lot more active.” (14:22 | Amesha) 
“Know what your SIC code is, because some people will overshoot some of their needs and undershoot some of their needs.” (15:53 | Amesha)
“The multi sector permit really is detail oriented, unlike construction where you do have a lot of leeway.” (16:26 | Amesha)
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Amesha Morris:
Company Website: https://acornenvirocomply.com/
Email: amesha@acornenvirocomply.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amesha-m-954b2a65/
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Episode 012: “We have a product that you can drive trucks over, flow water, and contain 96% of sediment retention,” explains Rich Quinley. Sediment control from stormwater is of the utmost importance within the construction industry. The old standard of silt fences and straw wattle can lead to angry visits from stormwater compliance inspectors. Luckily, Rich and Nelson Quinley have the solution with their DuraWattle product, a flexible sediment control barrier that is made to serve as a straw wattle and silt fence alternative in higher traffic areas. Today, Rich and Nelson join host Ty to explain the benefits of using DuraWattle.
 
Construction zones are high traffic areas subjected to repeatedly being driven over by very heavy trucks full of equipment. Without DuraWattle, this heavy traffic leads to perimeter barriers needing to be replaced multiple times throughout the length of a job in order to remain in compliance. Thankfully DuraWattle can withstand not only heavy vehicle traffic, but also has been tested and proven to withstand severe stormwater events, retaining 96% of sediment. Instead of having to replace the perimeter barriers three or four times each job, oftentimes DuraWattle can be reused for years. The ease of shipment, distribution, and delivery combined with its superior performance makes DuraWattle a great alternative to silt fences and straw wattle. 
 
If you are looking for an alternative solution to perimeter barriers for sediment control, reach out to Rich and Nelson for a sample of DuraWattle and view the video of their TRI Environmental field test on their website.
Quotes:
“I'd like to give a shout out to my friend Katie Johns and her co-host Bob Crossen and have you listen to Talking Underwater: One Water One Podcast brought to you by the editors of Stormwater Solutions, Wastewater Digest, Water World and Water Quality Products. The podcast dives into one water topics including water scarcity, SmartWater, emerging contaminants and more. You can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud and Spotify. And you can follow them on Twitter at TUWPodcast.” (0:50-1:23 | Ty)
“It survives vehicle traffic, and so it cuts down on the non compliance and having to repair less durable sediment barriers.” (3:10-3:23 | Rich)
“I can get orders for full trucks and get them shipped out the same day or next day. So we have a really quick turnaround on getting the product out.” (17:57-18:05 | Nelson)
“We have a product that you can drive trucks over, flow water, and contain 96% of sediment retention.” (26:11-26:20 | Rich)
“DuraWattle helps keep the stormwater inspector away.” (28:13-28:17 | Rich) 
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.
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DuraWattle Free Sample https://www.durawattle.com/request-a-sample/
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Episode 011: “In its simplest form, green infrastructure is this idea of using decentralized, often nature based systems that can be used to manage and treat stormwater at its source,” explains Rob Woodman, National Manager of Green Stormwater Infrastructure with Ferguson Waterworks. Ferguson is making waves in the stormwater industry by integrating innovative practices with traditional ones. Today, Rob joins host Ty to discuss the benefits of combining green infrastructure with pre-existing more conventional methods. 
 
More and more states are beginning to have regulations regarding green infrastructure and low impact development. However, there is still a tendency for people to lean toward using the old traditional methods that they are used to. Although the innovative methods typically cost more up front, it is a worthwhile investment as these systems offer higher financial returns over time. By retrofitting innovative systems to support aging traditional infrastructure, you can begin switching to green infrastructure in a cost-effective manner while extending the life of the original systems. 
 
If you are looking to integrate innovative and traditional practices, consider visiting the Ferguson Geo and Stormwater Solution website to learn more about green infrastructure. 
 
Quotes:
“In its simplest form, green infrastructure is this idea of using decentralized, often nature based systems that can be used to manage and treat stormwater at its source.” (1:47-2:01 | Rob)
“One of the biggest challenges in the consulting world today is that young engineers aren't getting out in the field a lot. They're not getting to see what is happening post construction.” (9:37-9:47 | Rob)
“In every project you learn something, and we really make sure we are out in the field when these systems are getting installed.” (16:32-16:37 | Rob) 
“We've definitely seen what the addition of green infrastructure has done from a retrofitting standpoint to support undersized and aging, conventional grade infrastructure.” (20:08-20:21 | Rob)
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Rob Woodman:Company Website: https://fergusongss.com
Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-woodman-pe-cpesc-ngicp-23520b5b/
Ferguson Green Infrastructure Video: https://youtu.be/jGfo8AwNpQc
2023 GSI Designer Survey: https://forms.gle/zYfo7fHMP1FCWQk96
Upcoming Conferences:
EWRI | ASCE International Low Impact Development Conference: https://www.lidconference.org/
StormCon: https://www.stormcon.com/
CASQA: https://www.casqa.org/events/annual-conference
 
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Episode 010: “If we can get somebody to try our Aqua Shield product, and they see how easy it is to install, and they see how much time that they can save, how much money they can save, we will get a lot of repeat business,” explains Eric Rominger, Vice President of AquaShield, Inc. Aqua Shield is the leading green infrastructure device that has been both verified and certified in the state of New Jersey. Today, Eric joins host Ty to discuss green infrastructure and water quality.
 
Aqua Shield’s products, the Aqua Swirl and the Aqua Filter work together to filter the most polluted part of the stormwater, that first inch of rain or so, to improve water quality for rivers, streams, and creeks. Instead of being built out of concrete like most water filtration systems, Aqua Shield uses polymer coated steel or high density polyethylene. Another advantage is that these systems are completely customized with a site-specific design and are ready to go directly into the ground the moment they arrive on site. This saves time, energy, and money across the board. Where it really shines in green infrastructure is in evacuating the water from bio swales, which it does with industry leading efficiency.
 
If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective, green water quality management solution, take a look at the Aqua Swirl and Aqua Filter products. The team has nearly 50 years of combined experience, not just in the stormwater industry, but in working with one another. That is nearly unheard of in this day and age, and contributes heavily to the overall success and sustainability of the company. 
 
Quotes
“What separates us is really on the product side is we manufacture all the products out of polymer coated steel or high density polyethylene as opposed to a concrete structure.” (12:54-13:05 | Eric)
“When they arrive on the job site, these units are literally coming right off of the truck right into the ground. And we're just plumbing the pipes and connecting the inlet outlet stub outs.” (13:19-13:27 | Eric)
“What really makes us different is because we're such a small but mighty team, we've got a long longevity.” (13:34-13:41 | Eric) 
“If we can get somebody to try our Aqua Shield product, and they see how easy it is to install, and they see how much time that they can save, how much money they can save, we get a lot of repeat business.” (15:41-15:52 | Eric)
“We're able to now evacuate that swale getting ready for that next rain event. And it's tremendous technology because we're able to do that at very high flow rates up to seven gallons per minute per square foot.” (24:54-25:07 | Eric)
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Eric Rominger:Company website: AquaShield: https://www.aquashieldinc.com/
Eric Rominger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-rominger-b1a83b4/
Company LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/aquashield-inc-/
Eric Rominger Email: erominger@aquashieldinc.com
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Episode 009: “WaterWatch Pro is a mobile app that uses digital NOAA data to track rainfall,” explains Gene Norman, President of WaterWatch Pro. Gene’s career as a meteorologist and interest in weather monitoring led him naturally into the world of stormwater management and stormwater compliance. Today, Gene joins host Ty to talk about his product WaterWatch Pro and how it is changing the way people work in the stormwater industry.
 
WaterWatch Pro is a tool that taps into the digital NOAA data to not only track rainfall, but also share that rainfall data with industry professionals. It creates a digital half mile grid rainfall map that updates every hour, places clients into that map, tracks the data for 24 hours, and then sends a notification of the total. The app is also able to give raw, unadjusted data on rainfall amounts every 15 minutes. Being able to have this data clearly available on a mobile app makes it much easier to track stormwater compliance and prove when there is an irregular or excessive amount of rainfall in an area.
 
While some in the stormwater industry will continue to prefer the old standard method of physically monitoring a rain gauge outside, many professionals will benefit from having more technologically advanced tracking methods. By being more informed about the weather and having the ability to pull up the data at their fingertips, people can better prepare themselves and their properties for storms. 
 
Quotes:
“WaterWatch Pro is a mobile app that uses digital NOAA data to track rainfall.” (5:22-5:28 | Gene)
“What I think about our product is I think of it as inspector repellent.” (8:26-8:30 | Gene)
“The challenge is that there's some latency into when we can notify people about the rainfall events.” (12:46-12:51 | Gene)
“We were able to identify a different data source that gives us data every 15 minutes. Now, one of the key differences between this data and the regular hourly data is that the 15 minute data is ‘raw’, it hasn't been corrected by gauges or any other things.” (15:08-15:25 | Gene)
“I wouldn't be necessarily afraid of the weather, I'd be informed about the weather. Do all you can to make yourself ready, because that next storm is coming.” (28:24-28:35 | Gene) 
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with Gene Norman:
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Episode 008: “People are upset when it impacts their property or their quality of life, but overall as the public we're not seeing that,” explains T Luke Owen, president, principal consultant, and training provider of the NPDES Stormwater Training Institute. Luke has provided environmental industrial wastewater and stormwater training for over 30 years. Today, Luke joins host Ty to discuss the importance of getting the public to really care about water and understand the ways they can improve the quality of their own watersheds. 
 
In order for municipalities to stay in compliance with their NPDES permit, they must complete MS4 training that addresses the six minimum control measures for stormwater quality and management. These include public education and outreach as main components of the program. It is critical for the public to have a general appreciation of the quality of their local water and to realize how much has gone into maintaining that quality. People need to understand that their actions and inactions can have a direct impact on water quality. If they don't really care about water, they will just keep on doing business as usual and not make necessary changes to keep their local water reservoirs clean. 
 
Instead of worrying about the broader issues like climate change, it is better for individuals to focus on what they can actually do to make a difference in the water quality of their own local watersheds. Without wide scale public concern and involvement, there is no hope for water quality to be maintained or improved.Correction: In the episode, Luke misstated that the Cuyahoga River caught fire for the first time in 1861. After recording the episode, Luke corrected himself, saying that the Cuyahoga River actually caught fire for the first time in 1868.
 
Quotes:
“Getting people in touch with just being grateful for the water we have, because without that gratitude, then a design professional putting together an erosion plan or a stormwater pollution prevention plan is just a job.” (3:58-4:11 | Luke)
“Without enforcement we don't have clean water.” (13:49-13:51 | Luke)
“People are upset when it impacts their property or their quality of life, but overall as the public we're not seeing that.” (14:23-14:30 | Luke)
“We just need to focus on our personal responsibility, what can we do that is going to make a difference in the water quality in our watersheds.” (21:25-21:32 | Luke)
“You can't have a healthy environment and have a weak economy, and you can't have a weak economy and have a healthy environment.” (38:11-38:16 | Luke)
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.Connect with T Luke Owen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npdestraining/
Website: https://npdestraining.com/
email: tlowen@npdestraining.com
Phone: (678) 469-5120Connect with Ty: 
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Episode 007: “In the virtual pre-recorded sessions, we're actually getting people that have never registered for our conference before that maybe are three states away. Always wanted to come, couldn't afford to come. So now they just sign up and get the presentations that way,” explains Harry Stark, Executive Direct of the Ohio Stormwater Conference. Harry is also the Director of Public Services and Engineering for the city of Aurora, Ohio and Executive Director of Tinkers Creek. Today, Harry joins host Ty to talk about why he decided to start a stormwater conference in Ohio, how the pandemic has changed the conference, and what to expect from the 16th annual Ohio Stormwater Conference coming up May 10th through the 12th. 
Harry and his friends in the Ohio stormwater community wanted to create a local conference that could rival the national conference StormCon, so that those who could not afford to attend the larger conference could still gather and learn. In 2008, he put together the first Ohio Stormwater Conference and it was a great success. It grew bigger each year, achieving 1000 registrations before the pandemic hit and caused them to pivot. Now they include a virtual component to the conference which enables more people to attend who possibly could not have afforded to in the past. The conference is a showcase of community collaboration within all aspects of the stormwater industry and a really great place for networking and discovering new solutions to stormwater management issues. 
The Ohio Stormwater Conference offers in person and virtual options for attendees to get the most out of their experience. Anyone working in the industry can be sure to find innovative new solutions and meet professionals in all areas of expertise. Learn more about the Ohio Stormwater Conference and the wonderful ways the local community is coming together to solve stormwater management challenges. 
Quotes:
“In the virtual pre-recorded sessions, we're actually getting people that have never registered for our conference before that maybe are three states away. Always wanted to come, couldn't afford to come. So now they just sign up and get the presentations that way.” (11:39-11:53 | Harry)
“If you have a storm water or a watershed management issue and you come to the conference and can't get some type of thought on how to deal with it, then you didn't do it right, because we’ve got so many people network with so many great professionals. We have our sponsors and exhibitors who have an expertise. And then you have all of the presentations that are going on on case studies, and you have people who really have gone through maybe things that you are dealing with now. And if you can't come away with something, then you just didn't do the event the right way.” (16:04-16:48 | Harry)
“We've been going through a huge learning curve in how to deal with some of the changing hydrology, but I think one of the biggest things that I've seen is the collaboration.” (25:31-25:39 | Harry) 
“Instead of just saying it's an unfunded mandate and we're just going to ignore it, communities are actually trying to look at how do we solve it.” (27:13-27:19 | Harry)
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Connect with Harry Stark::LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-stark-mpa-cpmsm-rs-086a95b/
Ohio Stormwater Conference Registration: https://ohstormwaterconference.com/registration/
Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners: https://www.tinkerscreek.org/
 
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Episode 006: “It will likely be cheaper, but more importantly, everybody will understand what's going on. And with GIS layers and data, you can actually show the general public what's going on,” explains Dr. Christopher Foley, president and co-founder of P4 Infrastructure. Dr. Foley has nearly 40 years of experience in civil engineering. Today, Dr. Foley joins host Ty to talk about why he decided to co-found P4 Infrastructure, how to use IOT to track and gather real-time data, and how having more data at your fingertips can save everyone money on stormwater infrastructure while still achieving the goal of clean water.
Not all stormwater infrastructure is created equal. In many cases, there are no sensors put in to actually track the accumulation of water or to see how certain surfaces or retention ponds are performing. Without this data, people cannot make the most economically efficient decisions for green infrastructure and low impact development. Often they will end up spending more and more money on solutions that they are never actually testing while missing out on other tools they could be capitalizing on. By installing sensors and putting all of the information into a widely accessible database and national map, everyone can make smarter stormwater management decisions.
Transparency is best for everyone. It ensures that taxpayer money is being properly spent and can even save money in the long run. True transparency cannot exist without real-time data tracking from IOT systems. Learn more about the importance of data, and the work P4 Infrastructure is doing to advance stormwater management technology.
Quotes:
“That data now becomes a much better way of understanding how the whole system performs, not only your data and your infrastructure, but also everybody else's data and their infrastructure collectively serving as the stormwater management tool for the community or the region.” (8:25-8:43 | Dr. Foley)
“The minute your models are more close with reality, you have more tools at your disposal to devote to stormwater management.” (15:38-15:47 | Dr. Foley) 
“It will likely be cheaper, but more importantly, everybody will understand what's going on. And with GIS layers and data, you can actually show the general public what's going on.” (29:05-29:16 | Dr. Foley)
“Instead of having people fill out forms and submitting things that nobody ever looks at, you simply drop into a database, download the information, synthesize it, and display it on a national map.” (30:20-30:31 | Dr. Foley)
“It’s a relatively small amount of money for knowledge that is incredibly important and a lot of times people like to operate without the transparency, because then there's really no questions that can get raised. But the transparency is important because it benefits everybody, the designers, the constructors, the municipalities, and the taxpayers. Everybody will get a better product when you know how well it performs.” (35:26-35:51 | Dr. Foley) 
 
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-m-foley-01825818/
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Episode 005: “We were a relatively small organization, about 150 of us. Now there's over 700 of us and we're part of the largest b2b media company in the United States. And so what it comes down to is there's just a lot of different resources we can draw on now where we may have not had those previously,” explains Larry Scott, industry icon currently working in events and projects for Stormwater Solutions Magazine. Today, Larry and Katie Johns, managing editor of Stormwater Solutions and Water Quality Products, join host Ty to talk about upcoming StormCon2023 and the merging of Storm Water Solutions and Stormwater magazines into Stormwater Solutions.
StormCon 2023 is going to be in Dallas, TX from August 29th to the 31st. There will be exhibitors, keynote speakers, product demonstrations, top industry leaders, and fun activities as well as many educational opportunities including an erosion control track. Since Storm Water Solutions  was acquired by Endeavor Business Media in April and merged to become Stormwater Solutions Magazine, they have seen an increase in audience size. Now that they have more resources available, StormCon should be more successful than ever.
If you have an interest in stormwater management, civil engineering, and green infrastructure, there are tons of free educational resources available through Stormwater Solutions Magazine. Learn more about digitally accessible free resources and the plans for StormCon 2023. 
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“For this year's event, we're expecting our numbers to grow even more like you said. We’re in Dallas, it'll be August 29th to the 31st. For content this year, which is kind of what I'll be working on, we've added erosion control as a track, because we do want to be a resource for both stormwater and erosion control. And I know we're hoping to set up some tours and fun events and working on getting our keynote speakers. So we're still very much in the planning phase. The call for abstracts is open right now. But we're expecting it to grow on the successes of last year.” (8:44-9:20 | Katie) 
“One of the great things that Stormwater Solutions was able to bring to the table, unlike Stormwater Magazine, is our audience.” (10:40-10:47 | Larry) 
“We have our regular annual programs like Top Projects, Young Pros and Industry Icon, and the nomination forms are always open on our website.” (23:21-23:30 | Katie) 
“We were a relatively small organization, about 150 of us. Now there's over 700 of us and we're part of the largest b2b media company in the United States. And so what it comes down to is there's just a lot of different resources we can draw on now where we may have not had those previously.” (26:48-27:06 | Larry)
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