Author: trip88unond12

There are many different types of stormwater systems. Many are visible, such as wet ponds, dry detention basins, wetlands, and bio-retention. However, there are many others that are built below ground to accommodate situations where there is limited room for a stormwater system on the surface. These include underground detentions, sand filters, and proprietary devices like Contech StormFilters.

Stormwater control measures (SCMs) are critical infrastructure in our towns and communities. Each unique system is designed with measurements, grading, and components that are calculated specifically to process the amount of stormwater runoff produced in that community. In order to track these SCMs and ensure they are being maintained to regulation standards, many governing entities implement stormwater annual inspections.

Shoreline erosion is often caused by environmental factors such as heavy rains, run-off, fluctuating water levels, and/or wind displacement of water in your pond/lake. Rainwater runoff can slowly erode the soil, killing any vegetation that has been established ultimately leading to a degraded shoreline. Degraded shorelines can result in a severe loss of land if not repaired. They can also affect overall pond health. Eroded soil creates excess sediment deposits that can lead to poor water quality, often resulting in excess algae blooms.

Now is the time to add lime to your pond! Lime is an important management tool for pond maintenance in NC since most of our ponds are naturally acidic.

Do you have overgrown and unusable parts of your property? Are you looking to clear a section of land quickly and effectively, without the use of fire or multiple machines? Forestry mulching in NC is a great tool for controlling the growth of the understory, improving the soil conditions, as well as increasing overall property value. Furthermore, it provides many benefits for wildlife as well as the land itself. All the chippings are left behind on-site allowing them to decompose slowly and release vital nutrients back into the soil.

Wildlife is lovely to observe in its natural habitat. However, when some species take up residence in stormwater systems, they can quickly wreak havoc. Muskrats, beavers, and geese are especially harmful to carefully designed systems. How do these animals affect your ponds, and what nuisance wildlife control measures can be implemented?

Planting food plots for wildlife is THE best strategy for keeping wildlife happy, healthy, and on your NC property! Food plots provide vital nutrition for deer, turkeys, doves, and much more. They promote antler growth and solid nutrition for the deer who use them over the year. At our Raleigh, NC retail store, we provide fall and spring plot options with their own mixes that can be planted at different times throughout the year. These plots give wildlife the nutrition they need to thrive depending on the weather conditions outside.

The leaves on the trees are gorgeous at this point in autumn, creating a landscape of bright yellow, red, and orange. Soon though, the leaf drop will be in full swing. Since stormwater ponds sit at a lower elevation than the surrounding land, leaves tend to end up in them.

A long-time maintenance client was having issues with the fountain that they had in their pond for a long time. The existing fountain line was set to be discontinued by the manufacturer due to better more efficient models available now.