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Taking place annually on June 23, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the achievements of women in engineering. R/M is extremely proud of all our women who make community possible with their work every day. Meet a few of our women in engineering at R/M!
On November 29, 2022 the Northern Long-Eared Bat was reclassified as endangered. Project proponents must receive concurrence from both the State and Federal Government prior to the start of the project. Learn what this means for your project and how to implement conservation measures.
Taking place annually on June 23, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the achievements of women in engineering. R/M is extremely proud of all our women who make community possible with their work every day. Meet a few of our women in engineering at R/M!
Natural Channel Design was introduced as an alternative to rock-lined channels and utilizes natural material (rock and woody material) in the channel to achieve reductions in TSS, phosphorous, and sediment to downstream tributaries.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is providing a substantial increase in funding for Lead Service Line (LSL) Projects. Under the updated program, LSL Projects will now be managed through the WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP). The updated scoring criteria now places an emphasis on disadvantaged municipalities or census tracts. Here is some key information to prepare you for getting your LSL funding.
With the promise of sunshine and spring flowers ahead, it’s time to line up the field surveys needed for project approvals. To avoid unanticipated delays, wetland and other environmental screenings and/or field work should be handled early in the project design process. Set your next project up for success and learn the who, what, where, and why of wetland delineations.
EDR, CREC, TSS, WRAPP, MS4, UST… what’s it all mean? Working on environmental permits and inspections often involves the use of several acronyms, and decoding each and every one of them can get a little overwhelming. We created this simple, printable cheat sheet to give you and your team quick and easy access to the most frequently used environmental services acronyms in one place.
Are bats haunting your upcoming development project? Here’s what you need to know to comply with threatened bat species guidelines and avoid costly delays to your project.
If you’re planning a development project, state and federal regulations require you to know the current boundaries of wetlands on your property in order to avoid and/or minimize wetland loss. Failure to comply with these guidelines can cause lengthy and expensive project delays due to unexpected permit requirements. Our environmental experts have put together a few important FAQ’s on wetland assessments and delineations to help you keep your project moving smoothly.
Any project that has the potential to disturb wetlands, waterways, woodlands, or other resources that may impact endangered resources should undergo an Endangered Resources Review. Learn about WDNR requirements and the steps your team can take to maintain compliance and avoid costly project delays.
