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February 2012 
 The ACF Environmentalist
 Updates on BMP Products, Applications, Design Tools and More!
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 1. Shoreblock Articulating Concrete Block System (ACB) Utlized for 49,500 Sq. Ft. Spillway!
 ACB Provides Performance and Cost Effectiveness in Meeting New Dam Safety Regulations.

Easton Cover Image When new dam capacity regulations regarding high hazard dam compliance mandated the replacement of an existing auxiliary spillway, the new spillway was lined with Articulating Concrete Blocks (ACBs).

he Shoreblock® SD 600 OCT system was selected based on economics and the support ACF Environmental provides for engineered applications. ACF provided the design support and obtained the required approvals from the NRCS.

Click here to see the Case Study 


 2. Erosion Eel Weighted Sediment Tube's Reusability Provides Unique Versatility
 Field and Laboratory Proven to Deliver Sediment Capture Results

Erosion_Eel_cover The Erosion Eel is a highly effective sediment-control product used at construction sites to prevent suspended soils from contaminating area streams and wetlands during storm events. It is a sediment tube filled with an effective filter/ballast material consisting of 100% shredded, recycled tire rubber.

The Eel's high strength geotextile skin and heavy duty handles allows for easy installation, removal and reuse as an alternative to silt fence, rock check dams, wattles, hay bales, gravel bags and compost socks. The Erosion Eel highlights:
  • Reusable
  • Made from Recycled and Recyclable Materials
  • Requires No Trenching or Soil Disturbance During Installation
  • Provide Unparalleled Versatility in Field Applications

Let me see the field versatility of the Erosion Eel... 


 3. Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) & Stormwater Design Seminar
 PDH Credits Available - 4 for ACB Design, 2 for Stormwater Management

ACB_Seminar_Notice_image Seminar is intended for designers and regulators interested in engineered stormwater solutions and ACB design. Course notebook, handouts and design software provided to every attendee.
ACB Highlights:
  • ACB Overview,
  • ASTM & Design methodologies
  • Design Exercises & Examples
  • Trends in ACB Design
Stormwater Design Highlights:
  • Stormwater Volume Management
  • Stormwater Quality Management

The ACB/SWM Seminars Dates and Locations are:
  • Philadelphia, PA March 8th
  • Whippany, NJ March 9th
  • Miami, FL March 27th
  • Tampa, FL April 17th
  • Orlando, FL April 18th

See the ACB/SWM workshop fliers on ACF's website for more information and registration details. 


 4. CPSWQ - Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality Class and Exam
 Six PDHs for Pennsylvania P.E.s and CPESCs - May 9th, 2012, Plymouth Meeting, PA

CPSWQ CPSWQ, Inc. has developed standards and procedures for certifying persons qualified to practice in the field of storm water quality.CPSWQ, Inc, certifies individuals based on thorough examination and review of an individual's educational, scientific and service activities in both the public and private sector.

Benefits of CPSWQ Certification
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the storm water quality field
  • Enhances your technical and professional credibility
  • Satisfies the qualified-person requirement in some local and state programs
  • Increases personal value, recognition, and marketability
  • Encourages greater commitment and personal career growth

See the CPSWQ flier for more information and registration details... 


 5. CPESC Review Courses & Exams in Plymouth Meeting and Pittsburgh, PA
 Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control.

CPESC Logo brown A CPESC is a recognized specialist in soil erosion 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 SpringHill Suites, Plymouth Meeting, PA on Thursday May 10th and with the optional exam on Thursday, May 11th and in at CEC in Pittsburgh on June 14th with the optional exam on June 15th.

See the CPESC fliers on ACF's website for more information and registration details. 


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Warren Cohn CPESC, CPSWQ
ACF Environmental

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