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September 2010 
 The ACF Environmentalist
 Updates on BMP Products, Applications, Design Tools and More!
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 1. RainTank Utilized for Stormwater Harvest Retrofit.
 Modular Versitility Provide Benificial Reuse of Stormwater Run-off!

SRU_RainTank_Cover RainTank, is a subsurface water storage structure that provides significant design and construction versatility as well as 95% void space, facilitating maximum storage with minimum disturbance for stormwater retention / detention / infiltration applications.

This case study from a western Pennsylvania University provides an overview of the implementation of the system in stormwater harvesting retrofit application.

After years of dealing with the drainage aspects of stormwater, and an on site spring, runoff and then paying for water to irrigate playing fields, the university decided on a progressive solution. The harvesting application solves both problems by creating an efficient storage area that can retain the stormwater/spring runoff and store it for later irrigation applications.

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 2. SHOREBLOCK ® Articulating Concrete Block System (ACB) utilized for Low Profile, High Performance Spillway Lin
 "Tapered" Articulaing Block System (ACB) Provide Enhance Hydraulic Stability Performance.

Harwinton_cover SHOREBLOCK® SD series ACB system is a matrix of individual concrete blocks placed together to from an erosion resistant overlay with specific hydraulic performance characteristics. While ACBs are usable for a variety of applications, the significant uni-directional flow in auxiliary spillways present a unique design challange. SHOREBLOCK's new tapered series provides the enhanced hydraulic performance needed for this auxiliary dam spillway project.

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 3. How does that look today? 1st of a series of ACF updates on Mature Geosynthetic Applications!
 High Performance TRM replaces Rip-Rap for 1999 Channel Lining.

Porter_rd_Pmat_cover As the geosynthetic industry continues to mature, ACF is often asked about the long term performance of previous geosynthetic applications. Pyramat High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) is a three dimension woven geotextile designed specifically for demanding erosion prevention applications where both long term performance and survivability are critical.

Take a current look at this 1999 project where Pyramat was "value engineered" to replace a Class II riprap lining for permanent erosion prevention in a channel application.

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 4. Geosynthetics for Stormwater Management Workshops offered in Pennsylvania.
 Get a hands on introduction to a variety of real world solutions for site development!

Geobmp image October 19th in SE PA, November 18th in Cranberry and December 1st in State College. Sponsored by various Agencies, Associations, Conservation Districts and ACF Environmental. These workshops provide a comprehensive introduction and "nuts and bolts" approach to a wide variety of Geosynthetic BMPs for Stormwater Management Application. Workshops are recognized for different continuing education credits, see the individual workshop fliers for details!

See the fliers for more information and registration details. 


 5. CPESC Review Course & Exam in Harrisburg, PA.
 Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control.

CPESC Logo brown December 9th and 10 th at Harrisburg Area Community College. A CPESC is a recognized specialist in soilerosion and sediment control. This designation is given to specialists who have met established standards of expertise, experience and knowledge.
ACF Environmental will be sponsoring the CPESC Review Course at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Harrisburg, PA on Thursday, December 9th with the Optional Exam on Friday, December 10th.

See the fliers for more information and registration details. 


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Warren Cohn CPESC, CPSWQ
ACF Environmental

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