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Sargassum and the Havoc it’s Created
Sargassum Boom An increase in the growth of sargassum has been documented around the world in freshwater and saltwater bodies. Some scientific papers have linked the increase in sargassum at least indirectly to a world made warmer by climate change. Seasons have [...]
Seaweed Boom Algae Beach Barrier
Our Orion Containment Seaweed Boom was recently installed to help keep the beaches clean at the Margaritaville Resort in Belize!
Wildfire Storm
Areas with a lack of vegetation can experience rill and gully erosion with a storm after a wildfire. We have erosion control solutions that can help.
Best Practices for Spill Response and Cleanup: Minimizing Environmental Impact and Business Losses
Spills and leaks of hazardous materials can have serious consequences for both the environment and businesses. They can cause harm to wildlife and ecosystems, as well as result in financial losses, regulatory fines, and reputational damage. Therefore, it’s important for businesses to have [...]
Geotextile Breakwater Tubes for Shoreline Protection and Erosion Control
Florida’s beautiful coastline attracts millions of tourists each year and serves as a critical part of the state’s economy. However, it is also susceptible to natural hazards such as hurricanes, storm surges, and erosion. In recent years, Florida has been hit by a [...]
4 Applications for Secondary Spill Containment Berms
When working onsite, there are often leaks from equipment that are inevitable. These leaks can be toxic and require immediate containment to prevent them from entering the soil and groundwater. In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency, any operation that stores, distributes, uses, [...]
Utilizing Dewatering Tubes for Hydraulic Dredging
To move silt from lake bottom to a distant area, hydraulic dredging uses the energy of pushing water at a high velocity through a pipeline. Sediment is then separated from water once it reaches its destination. One method of parting sediment and water [...]
Grand River Power Smithville Dam
Grand River Power specializes in hydroelectric power and renewable energy for the surrounding community of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The owner, Roy Davis, is an experienced mechanic that manages the operations of the plant and oversees electricity production from the historic Smithville Dam. Grand [...]
Controlling Turbidity on Hydraulic Dredging Sites
Hydraulic dredging removes sediment and debris from water bodies to maintain navigable waterways, nourish beaches, or perform environmental remediation. Dredging is not without its challenges, however. The amount of suspended silt or turbidity this process generates can be considerable and can have a [...]