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June 2013 
 The ACF Environmentalist
 Updates on Stormwater Management Products, Applications, Design Tools and More!
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 1. Focalpoint Biofiltration System Utilized in Urban Retrofit for Certified "Greenroad" Application.
 Provides Required Water Quality Treatment with Much Smaller Footprint than Traditional Bioretention

bci The aesthetically appealing Bagby Street Focalpoint application is also environmentally friendly and a certified "Greenroad". In addition to providing the water quality treatment in a smaller footprint than traditional bioretention, Focalpoint also provided additional detention volume and allowed for the growth of street trees to be planted without concern of the root system being problematic to the system.

Tell me More about the Focalpoint Biofiltration Retrofit at Bagby Street... 


 2. Introducing PaveDrain: Stormwater's Arch Enemy
 The Articulating Concrete System That Provides Paving, Draining and Storage!

PD_Intro_cover The PaveDrain System is an aesthetically pleasing Permeable Articulating Concrete Block/Mat that provides installation ease and flexibility to meet current and future stormwater management regulations. Designed to be a critical component of Low Impact Development (LID) by allowing for infiltration, the system incorporates a patented arch design that can store stormwater while providing strength for heavy vehicular loads.

PaveDrain is infiltration, storage, detention conveyance and a paving surface all in one. When combined, these features allow for a reduction or elimination in stormwater infrastructure costs while minimizing environmental impact. PaveDrain works!

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 3. RTank Modules Provide Stormwater Harvesting Bed Under Athletic Field
 High Void Space (95%) Provides Maximum Storage Along With Easy Constructability

UVA_Cover_image Lannigan Field has been home to the University of Virginia's Track & Field team since 1971. By the year 2011, this facility needed to be completely revamped. The system originally was designed for detention use only, but ACF suggested that the stormwater could be used for irrigation purposes to water the field in the middle of the track. The design was then altered to accommodate storm- water resuse.

The R-Tank was selected, because of its versatility to be able to work as a subsurface cistern, recycling water for use as irrigation of the field above. The RTank System allowed the University to save money on short term construction costs and in the long term on irrigation costs.

Take me to the UVA RTank Stormwater Harvesting Pictorial Review... 


 4. CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control Class and Exam
 Six PDHs for Pennsylvania and NY P.E.s & L.A.s - August 28th & 29th, Pittsburgh, PA

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 CEC, Pittsburgh, PA on Wednesday August 28th with the optional exam on Thursday, August 29th .

CPESC Certification Benefits:
  • Enhance your professional credibility.
  • Promote public awareness of the erosion and sediment control profession.
  • Have greater influence on policy decisions affecting technical and professional issues.
  • Gain access to unique sources of information and educational opportunities.
  • Improve your career by making more professional contacts.

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 5. CPSWQ - Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality Class and Exam
 Six PDHs for Pennsylvania P.E.s and all RLAs. Class 8-27, Optional Exam 8-29 Pittsburgh, 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
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the storm water quality field
  • Enhances your technical and professional credibility
  • Stisfies 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... 


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Warren Cohn CPESC, CPSWQ
ACF Environmental

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