Are you dreaming of a white #Christmas? Make sure you dispose of shoveled snow in vegetated areas, like rain gardens; not streets or streams. With more water absorbed by plants or the ground, less water will run off and carry #pollutants into streams.

If you plan on doing construction, you likely know that your site must comply with a number of regulations. One regulation most people aren't familiar with is #stormwater management. For more info on this and how to comply, look at this article: bit.ly/3ONjbLw

"I would highly recommend that industries and communities throughout New England strongly consider using Stillwater Environmental Engineering for all your environmental, civil engineering and MS4/MSGP compliance requirements." -Kenneth Locke, Former Brewer Environmental Director

We hope you are enjoying the holiday season! Just a reminder that SEE staff will be working limited hours between Christmas (12/25) and New Years (1/1) to spend time with family and friends. We will return to full operation on January 2nd.

The U.S. EPA just announced $52 Million in grants to assist in improving essential #stormwater infrastructure. These grants will be used by states for projects that reduce flooding and prevent #pollution throughout waterways. Read more in this article: bit.ly/3UORcMT

Happy Holidays from the team at SEE! 🎁 We wish you a joyous and safe holiday with family and friends.

The experienced team at SEE offers a variety of skill sets. We can provide any municipal, industrial, or commercial entity with a wide range of #environmental compliance assistance. Call us today for more information at (207) 949-0074 or visit our website: stillwaterenv.com

In the winter, it's important to keep local storm drains free of snow and ice. Shoveling snow early can help prevent excess salt or sand from polluting local water systems through #stormwater.

Algal blooms contribute to pollution in our waterways and have become more of an issue through climate chang The U.S. EPA has developed a few ways communities and businesses can take action against this form of pollution, which can be seen in this video: bit.ly/3Prbye8

A new study by the University of Illinois is the first to suggest investing in new #infrastructure to harvest fresh water from oceanic water vapor. This is a solution for locations with limited supplies of fresh water. Read more about this project here: bit.ly/3Yf6RYM

Pollution in stormwater runoff is a significant threat to Maine waters. There are certain #stormwater management steps that can be taken to prevent this #pollution. Look at this video from the CumberlandSWCD for more info on what you can do to help. bit.ly/3WcoaI0

Happy New Year from the team at SEE! Here's to an incredible 2023 filled with fresh insight and new goals. 🥂

The U.S. EPA has released a memorandum that provides guidance on how states can leverage the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to monitor and reduce #PFAS substances in #stormwater and wastewater. Read more about this memorandum here: bit.ly/3uEIdDr

Are you in need of annual inspections of your #stormwater infrastructure? If so, SEE has you covered! Give us a call at (207) 949-0074 or visit this page for more information on stormwater infrastructure inspections: bit.ly/2xTamwJ

Did you know? Despite their destructive effects on communities, floodwaters are in fact essential for #ecosystem rejuvenation according to a number of experts. Read more about the ecological benefits of #floodwaters here: bit.ly/3UOjg2T

Road salts aren't the only materials dangerous to the #environment. Sand applied to roads releases phosphorus into the environment, which can cause long-term chemical imbalances in local water bodies when overused. Thus, you should apply all salt and sand sparingly!

At SEE, we enjoy #collaborating with many organizations. In late October, the Maine DEP held an Erosion and Sediment Control Training for the members of Bangor Area SWG. A teacher at this training was our very own president, Phil Ruck! Below are some of the photos from this event.

Looking for assistance with your stormwater plan? 📋 Stillwater Environmental Engineering can help. Here at SEE, we have decades of experience in environmental engineering to help you meet your goals. Contact us today! bit.ly/3psy5OY

Happy 4th of July from the team at Stillwater Environmental Engineering! 🇺🇸 🎆 We hope you have a happy and safe holiday! Don't forget to clean-up all waste from fireworks to prevent pollution from entering local stormwater systems.

Did you know? The impervious surface of a city block can generate five times more runoff than a wooded area of the same size.