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Our first MS4 Engineer of Record appointment. RETTEW was recently named MS4 Engineer of Record for Penn Township in Lancaster County, PA. Our Senior MS4 Coordinator, Kara Kalupson, has been working closely with the Township on its Pollution Reduction Plan, part of the local government’s efforts to comply with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)…
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The pipes are corroding as you read this. Under our buildings and beneath our roads lies a myriad of stormwater infrastructure – much of it put in place more than 40 years ago. After several decades, these systems are in need of updates. However, many cities, townships, villages, and boroughs don’t have funds set aside…
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Late summer and early fall rainstorms can cause major flooding, especially in areas already crisscrossed by many rivers, lakes, and streams. Such was the case in Central Pennsylvania on Labor Day Weekend. Friday afternoon brought intense downpours, so much so that many areas saw rain amounts measuring in double-digit inches in only a few hours….
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RETTEW has two new professional certifications in our ranks. A Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional certification highlights the expertise of those who design, install, and maintain sustainable landscapes. RETTEW’s Kara Kalupson, Senior MS4 Coordinator, and Joel Esh, Senior Designer, have both trained for and passed the credential exam. They are qualified to use sustainable landscape techniques,…
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Many shovels were present at a recent kickoff for a bank construction project. Fulton Financial Corp., the parent company of Fulton Bank, ceremonially started construction last week on an expansion of its downtown Lancaster, PA headquarters. RETTEW has been assisting the bank prepare for this construction project by providing land planning, stormwater management system design,…
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Keeping our air, water, and land clean starts with you and me, but there’s another important partner who should be part of the equation: our local township, borough, or city. RETTEW has collaborated with several municipalities to help evaluate capacities and implement a regional plan to reduce pollutants in our streams. We have coordinated interviews…
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It will be a four-month wait. For development and construction projects in Pennsylvania disturbing more than one acre of land, project owners are required to obtain a PAG-02 NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. As of December 7, 2017, no new General Permits will be issued. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
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It’s about protecting our future. Pennsylvania plays host to 19,000 miles of unhealthy streams, lakes, and rivers. Stormwater, the water runoff from rain or melting snow, transports pollutants into local storm sewer systems and ultimately into our local waterways. And the pollutants don’t just come from the rain itself. Nor are industrial sites all to…
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Have you noticed your water bill going up? Believe it or not, what we pay for water is an incredible value. But to keep it readily available and clean for everyone, ongoing infrastructure investments are a must. RETTEW’s environmental engineers, stormwater experts, and geotechnical professionals all work together to help our communities create and improve…
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A new road on Shippensburg University’s campus is smooth and curvy and ready for use! RETTEW’s team of transportation engineers and geologists designed the road and a retaining wall, developed a stormwater management plan, and oversaw construction on this section of road around some of the university’s sports fields. Local infrastructure is one of our…
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