The above picture is of the shoreline of the Mobile River. Most of this trash flowed to Mobile River from Three Mile Creek. The Mobile River (and the litter) flows into Mobile Bay before emptying into the sensitive Gulf of Mexico. Citizens of Mobile, AL have become increasingly frustrated with the quality of their watershed in the past few…
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In February of 2011, the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) awarded Groundwork Anacostia River DC (GWARDC) the maintenance contract of the Bandalong Litter Trap that was installed on the Watts Branch Tributary in early 2009. Since then, the Bandalong Litter Trap has proven to be not only an effective piece of technology for removing litter and debris from our…
read moreOnce again, our nation’s capital has proven they are committed to protecting the environment, starting with their beloved Anacostia River. In April, the District Department of the Environment announced they would be awarding a grant to the Anacostia Riverkeeper and Groundwork Anacostia, DC for the purchase and installation of two more Bandalong Litter Traps. The first Bandalong was installed…
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After years of witnessing the quality of the water in their watershed decline, Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR), a non-profit organization of local citizens, has taken matters into their own hands. No longer willing to wait on the City of Mobile to be accountable, the advocacy group has launched a campaign to raise money for the purchase of a Bandalong…
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It would be an understatement to say residents of a small town on the outskirts of St. Louis were upset when they heard a major American retailer was opening a new store in their town. After months of public hearings, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the retailer.…
read moreStorm Water Systems founders Gary Hopkins and Mark Kirves were honored at “Entrepreneurs: Masters of Innovation” in October. The event, hosted by the Featherbone Communiversity, honored the two for their ingenuity, passionate environmental efforts, and ability to prosper in challenging times. Gary Hopkins, Mark Kirves and eight other honorees collectively served on a panel to answer questions for individuals…
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