Theodore E. Scott is a professional engineer, certified professional in erosion and sediment control, and LEED accredited professional who owns two companies, Stormwater Maintenance, LLC and Stormwater Consulting, Inc. located at 128 Cockeysville Road, Suite 200 in Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030, and can be contacted at tes@ MdSWM.com or 410.785.0875.
Maryland Environmental Site Design PresentationTheodore Scott
Overview presentation by Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, LEED AP on recent changes to the Maryland Stormwater Management Design Manual that requires the use of Environmental Site Design (ESD).
Environmental Site Design (ESD) PresentationTheodore Scott
The document discusses Maryland's Environmental Site Design (ESD) philosophy and guidelines for stormwater management. The key aspects of ESD include replicating pre-development hydrology using small-scale practices and non-structural techniques. ESD emphasizes site planning techniques, minimizing impervious surfaces, and infiltration to the maximum extent practicable before using structural controls. The document outlines Maryland's regulations and design manual updates to incorporate ESD principles and the move away from conventional end-of-pipe approaches.
Managing Stormwater Management for Property Managers Sw MaintenanceTheodore Scott
A presentation for Facility and Property Managers on what is stormwater management, why it is on sites, and how to best manage the infrastructure with inspection and maintenance programs. We are available to present this at no charge to property management firms in the Maryland / Northern Virginia area. Also available in other areas - fees and travel expenses will apply.
Green Infrastructure Presentation to EPA staff 12/1/11Theodore Scott
The document discusses stormwater management for a proposed 3-lot development on a 1.75 acre site. It evaluates both traditional and green infrastructure approaches. The green infrastructure approaches include permeable paving, rain gardens, swales, rain barrels, and integrated small-scale practices to meet a target post-development runoff volume of 1.6 inches. All the proposed green infrastructure practices combined achieve a proposed runoff of 0.99 inches, meeting the target.
20110311 hbam spsc outfall channel presentationTheodore Scott
The document provides an overview of watershed assessment and modeling data tools available through Anne Arundel County's Watershed Management Tool. It discusses the tool's capabilities for stream assessment, biological conditions analysis, degraded morphology identification, and subwatershed prioritization. Meeting attendees are introduced to protocols for rapid stream assessment and guidelines for stormwater practices and conveyance structure design.
SUSTAINABLE SITES: Integrating Stormwater Management into Site DesignTheodore Scott
Presentation on sustainable stormwater management design by Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, LEED AP and Christina Muzquiz, RLA, LEED AP for the Baltimore Chapter of the USGBC.
Maryland Environmental Site Design PresentationTheodore Scott
Overview presentation by Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, LEED AP on recent changes to the Maryland Stormwater Management Design Manual that requires the use of Environmental Site Design (ESD).
Environmental Site Design (ESD) PresentationTheodore Scott
The document discusses Maryland's Environmental Site Design (ESD) philosophy and guidelines for stormwater management. The key aspects of ESD include replicating pre-development hydrology using small-scale practices and non-structural techniques. ESD emphasizes site planning techniques, minimizing impervious surfaces, and infiltration to the maximum extent practicable before using structural controls. The document outlines Maryland's regulations and design manual updates to incorporate ESD principles and the move away from conventional end-of-pipe approaches.
Managing Stormwater Management for Property Managers Sw MaintenanceTheodore Scott
A presentation for Facility and Property Managers on what is stormwater management, why it is on sites, and how to best manage the infrastructure with inspection and maintenance programs. We are available to present this at no charge to property management firms in the Maryland / Northern Virginia area. Also available in other areas - fees and travel expenses will apply.
Green Infrastructure Presentation to EPA staff 12/1/11Theodore Scott
The document discusses stormwater management for a proposed 3-lot development on a 1.75 acre site. It evaluates both traditional and green infrastructure approaches. The green infrastructure approaches include permeable paving, rain gardens, swales, rain barrels, and integrated small-scale practices to meet a target post-development runoff volume of 1.6 inches. All the proposed green infrastructure practices combined achieve a proposed runoff of 0.99 inches, meeting the target.
20110311 hbam spsc outfall channel presentationTheodore Scott
The document provides an overview of watershed assessment and modeling data tools available through Anne Arundel County's Watershed Management Tool. It discusses the tool's capabilities for stream assessment, biological conditions analysis, degraded morphology identification, and subwatershed prioritization. Meeting attendees are introduced to protocols for rapid stream assessment and guidelines for stormwater practices and conveyance structure design.
SUSTAINABLE SITES: Integrating Stormwater Management into Site DesignTheodore Scott
Presentation on sustainable stormwater management design by Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, LEED AP and Christina Muzquiz, RLA, LEED AP for the Baltimore Chapter of the USGBC.
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANEFebless Hernane
CapCut is an easy-to-use video editing app perfect for beginners. To start, download and open CapCut on your phone. Tap "New Project" and select the videos or photos you want to edit. You can trim clips by dragging the edges, add text by tapping "Text," and include music by selecting "Audio." Enhance your video with filters and effects from the "Effects" menu. When you're happy with your video, tap the export button to save and share it. CapCut makes video editing simple and fun for everyone!
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
Visual Style and Aesthetics: Basics of Visual Design
Visual Design for Enterprise Applications
Range of Visual Styles.
Mobile Interfaces:
Challenges and Opportunities of Mobile Design
Approach to Mobile Design
Patterns
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in NoidaPoojaSaini954651
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[3:29 am, 30/05/2024] +91 83818 43552: Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida also provides advanced classes for individuals seeking to develop their expertise and skills in this field. These classes, led by industry experts with vast experience, focus on specific aspects of digital marketing such as advanced SEO strategies, sophisticated content creation techniques, and data-driven analytics.
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page pmgdscunsri
Figma is a cloud-based design tool widely used by designers for prototyping, UI/UX design, and real-time collaboration. With features such as precision pen tools, grid system, and reusable components, Figma makes it easy for teams to work together on design projects. Its flexibility and accessibility make Figma a top choice in the digital age.
Connect Conference 2022: Passive House - Economic and Environmental Solution...TE Studio
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate. Lecture by Tim Eian of TE Studio Passive House Design in November 2022 in Minneapolis.
- The Built Environment
- Let's imagine the perfect building
- The Passive House standard
- Why Passive House targets
- Clean Energy Plans?!
- How does Passive House compare and fit in?
- The business case for Passive House real estate
- Tools to quantify the value of Passive House
- What can I do?
- Resources
Fonts play a crucial role in both User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. They affect readability, accessibility, aesthetics, and overall user perception.
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfKnight Moves
Presentations of Bavo Raeymaekers (Project lead youth unemployment at the City of Antwerp), Suzan Martens (Service designer at Knight Moves) and Adriaan De Keersmaeker (Community manager at Talk to C)
during the 'Arena • Young adults in the workplace' conference hosted by Knight Moves.
Decormart Studio is widely recognized as one of the best interior designers in Bangalore, known for their exceptional design expertise and ability to create stunning, functional spaces. With a strong focus on client preferences and timely project delivery, Decormart Studio has built a solid reputation for their innovative and personalized approach to interior design.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.Techno Merch
Technoblade, born Alex on June 1, 1999, was a legendary Minecraft YouTuber known for his sharp wit and exceptional PvP skills. Starting his channel in 2013, he gained nearly 11 million subscribers. His private battle with metastatic sarcoma ended in June 2022, but his enduring legacy continues to inspire millions.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANEFebless Hernane
CapCut is an easy-to-use video editing app perfect for beginners. To start, download and open CapCut on your phone. Tap "New Project" and select the videos or photos you want to edit. You can trim clips by dragging the edges, add text by tapping "Text," and include music by selecting "Audio." Enhance your video with filters and effects from the "Effects" menu. When you're happy with your video, tap the export button to save and share it. CapCut makes video editing simple and fun for everyone!
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
Visual Style and Aesthetics: Basics of Visual Design
Visual Design for Enterprise Applications
Range of Visual Styles.
Mobile Interfaces:
Challenges and Opportunities of Mobile Design
Approach to Mobile Design
Patterns
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in NoidaPoojaSaini954651
https://www.safalta.com/online-digital-marketing/advance-digital-marketing-training-in-noidaTop Digital Marketing Institute in Noida: Boost Your Career Fast
[3:29 am, 30/05/2024] +91 83818 43552: Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida also provides advanced classes for individuals seeking to develop their expertise and skills in this field. These classes, led by industry experts with vast experience, focus on specific aspects of digital marketing such as advanced SEO strategies, sophisticated content creation techniques, and data-driven analytics.
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page pmgdscunsri
Figma is a cloud-based design tool widely used by designers for prototyping, UI/UX design, and real-time collaboration. With features such as precision pen tools, grid system, and reusable components, Figma makes it easy for teams to work together on design projects. Its flexibility and accessibility make Figma a top choice in the digital age.
Connect Conference 2022: Passive House - Economic and Environmental Solution...TE Studio
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate. Lecture by Tim Eian of TE Studio Passive House Design in November 2022 in Minneapolis.
- The Built Environment
- Let's imagine the perfect building
- The Passive House standard
- Why Passive House targets
- Clean Energy Plans?!
- How does Passive House compare and fit in?
- The business case for Passive House real estate
- Tools to quantify the value of Passive House
- What can I do?
- Resources
Fonts play a crucial role in both User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. They affect readability, accessibility, aesthetics, and overall user perception.
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfKnight Moves
Presentations of Bavo Raeymaekers (Project lead youth unemployment at the City of Antwerp), Suzan Martens (Service designer at Knight Moves) and Adriaan De Keersmaeker (Community manager at Talk to C)
during the 'Arena • Young adults in the workplace' conference hosted by Knight Moves.
Decormart Studio is widely recognized as one of the best interior designers in Bangalore, known for their exceptional design expertise and ability to create stunning, functional spaces. With a strong focus on client preferences and timely project delivery, Decormart Studio has built a solid reputation for their innovative and personalized approach to interior design.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.Techno Merch
Technoblade, born Alex on June 1, 1999, was a legendary Minecraft YouTuber known for his sharp wit and exceptional PvP skills. Starting his channel in 2013, he gained nearly 11 million subscribers. His private battle with metastatic sarcoma ended in June 2022, but his enduring legacy continues to inspire millions.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
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Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
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- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
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2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
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Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. As mentioned, I am a professional engineer and co-owner of two small businesses: A civil engineering and landscape architecture firm and a niche construction and maintenance company. Both companies specialize in stormwater related infrastructure. Our professions create spaces that communities use to live, work, shop, and play. A critical part of our work is designing to minimize the impacts on the environment. Being involved in this field for 25 years, I have been a part of the paradigm shift in the way development protects and restores the environment. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
This photo best describes the problem. Urbanization creates a wide variety of pollution. And every time it rains, stormwater runoff flushes pollutants from rooftops, sidewalks, and streets sending them downstream. Shown here are the visible forms of stormwater pollution. But stormwater also carries unseen pollutants such as oil and grease from vehicles, and chemicals from a wide variety of sources. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
Ever since people began converting land for their use, the changes to the physical characteristics of land and resulting stormwater runoff have impacted the environment. Traditionally, engineers have designed storm drain systems that are efficient and quickly put runoff out of sight into pipe systems. These methods reduce water filtering into the ground, increase flows and downstream flooding, and efficiently send pollutants downstream. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
This efficient conveyance of water results in physical impacts to streams, the bays and estuaries they drain to, and ultimately the oceans. The increased flows result in unstable stream systems that cause erosion. Pollutants with sediment from this erosion travel to larger rivers and bays, unbalancing marine environments. With these natural filters impacted, many pollutants are now ending up in our oceans. By now, many have heard of the emerging ocean garbage patches. First was the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
And last year, a similar phenomenon was observed in the Atlantic. The styrofoam coffee cup or plastic water bottle dropped outside on First Street will likely end up in the Atlantic Garbage Patch. The reality is that society’s lack of action regarding stormwater is quickly becoming a statistic that affects everyone. Miniscule pieces of plastic, once thought to be too small to matter, are becoming great floating masses in our oceans. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
A primary reason for this is stormwater runoff. This is a public health issue that affects everyone. Many have known this for decades. This is why stormwater runoff is an important part of the original Clean Water Act. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
So what have we been doing about it? About 30 years ago, some areas of the country, including my home state of Maryland, began efforts to regulate the treatment of stormwater. The first methods utilized were larger basins and ponds that collected drainage and treated it in centralized areas. Several decades of research indicated these practices do not allow enough water to filter into the ground, radically change drainage patterns, and convey a significant amount of pollutants downstream. The results were continued impacts to streams, estuaries, and our oceans. Since the 1990s, alternative ways to treat stormwater have been researched to resolve these continuing issues. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
Referred to as green infrastructure, low impact development, environmental site design, among other terms; these practices are a different way of planning communities and urban areas. Alternative materials such as green roofs and permeable pavement are used for surfaces that absorb pollutants and allow stormwater to filter directly into the ground. Landscaped practices use natural processes to slow flows, absorb water, and remove pollutants. These practices are very small and are distributed throughout site areas. Instead of one or two very large ponds, we may have 20 or 30 small practices throughout the site. In lieu of mounded landscaping, we design strategically located stormwater treatment areas. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
Land planning is different. Instead of using all available land area for communities, as we have done for decades to create tract housing, land use is intensified in smaller areas leaving natural or restored areas interspersed throughout. This planning preserves sensitive forest and wetland resources while facilitating restoration of features degraded by past development. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
By converting parking lot islands into small stormwater practices, natural runoff processes are preserved, allowing water to seep into the ground throughout the site. The runoff reduction realized with these practices assists municipalities who are challenged with the significant expense of converting out-of-date Combined Sewer Overflow systems, or CSOs, into separate storm and sewer systems. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
With careful planning, engineering, and landscape design, stormwater practices become an integral part of the community and are considered amenities instead of being hidden out of site. Invisible pollutants are treated by the vegetation or absorbed into the ground. Trash, debris, and sediments are easily removed by homeowners or landscape maintenance crews. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
Micro-habitats emerge within the spaces created for people, establishing flora and fauna in between rows of parking. As these practices represent a change in the way land is developed, adoption has taken some time. In Maryland, new regulations suggested the use of these practices starting in year 2000. Even though there are numerous advantages, sometimes including cost savings, many developers and engineers resisted the change. In 2009, the Maryland legislature revised our regulations regarding stormwater, which mandated these practices on every project. While those developers and engineers who are steeped in tradition are challenged by this change, they are clearly working through it and these practices are becoming the status quo for stormwater in Maryland. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
These practices differ in many ways from the traditional large engineered ponds. One important way is in how they are constructed and maintained. Because they are smaller and integrated throughout sites, they require more hand labor and less heavy equipment. With many more of them on a given site, maintenance changes dramatically, requiring teams of laborers instead of large equipment with a few operators. This generates jobs. As they are also amenities, there is more motivation for re-occurring maintenance. Therefore, many of the jobs created are permanent – not one-time construction employment assignments. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
Because the skill set and equipment requirements are less with green infrastructure, a wide range of alternatives to traditional construction are available. We have been engaged in numerous projects at school sites. These projects introduce green infrastructure hands-on and involve a wide range of students. The design, construction, and monitoring of these practices involves practically every subject – from art and math to geography and biology. Known as retrofits, these projects right previous wrongs with green infrastructure treating areas that never before had treatment. In many cases, existing infrastructure is upgraded at that same time. Learning outdoors, the kids love it. The driver for these projects is usually grant funding with volunteer participation. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
These programs are easily extrapolated into larger community events. Grass roots NGOs such as Blue Water Baltimore have initiated numerous community projects involving green infrastructure. Through efforts like these, clean water is becoming a meaningful vehicle to bring urban communities together. This photo is a Blue Water Baltimore school greening project last summer that involved several hundred volunteers. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
So – we know what the problems and solutions are. The challenge is implementing the solutions with the least impact on economics. As I mentioned, in Maryland we have had several iterations of regulations moving toward green infrastructure. In the end, we found that the most effective way to make it happen is with a regulatory mandate. All along the way, there have been naysayers that simply did not want to deal with change. True, these practices present new challenges to design and construct. It takes creativity. The most creative designers consistently realize cost savings with these practices. Those who prefer to do cookie cutter work are the ones who have struggled the most. In the end, we have found that creative developers and designers can incorporate green stormwater practices into new projects with minimal economic impact. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
Some may suggest that environmental regulations are bad for business. My personal experience is the opposite. As demonstrated from the success of the LEED driven green building industry over the past five years, businesses that rely on regulatory insight and market savvy can capitalize on environmental initiatives. Many business owners, like myself, have identified how regulations change the business environment and met the changing market needs, resulting in success. As you can see from these values, over the course of the worst economic environment since World War II for design and construction firms, we have quadrupled the size of our firm. Regulations and green infrastructure are the primary drivers for this growth. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP
In the midst of these challenging economic times, our company’s greatest challenge is determining the best way to maximize benefits from the opportunities ahead. Along the way, we look forward to continuing to do our part to improve and restore the impacts of urbanization, one stormwater facility at a time. I hope this information has been helpful. Again, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. Reducing Costs and Spurring Job Growth with Green Infrastructure Practices: A Small Business Owner’s Perspective Theodore E. Scott, PE, CPESC, MSP, LEED AP