To reduce waterway pollutants, comply with MS4 permits, and meet TMDL goals, communities should regularly inspect and perform proper maintenance on all storm water management devices. Erosion, structure obstructions, and undesirable plant growth can all cause your system to perform poorly and leave you with high maintenance costs. Illicit discharge inspections are critical to identifying unwanted pollutants flowing through your storm sewer system.
Follow along with R/M’s Mark Bruns as he performs a storm water device and illicit discharge inspection, identifies common impairments, and shares best practices for maintenance.
Every two years the Wisconsin DOT requires that local municipalities rate their roadways. This process leads to more accurate and strategic planning for road improvements, capital improvement programs, or cost program for long-term financing. Watch as the experts from R/M show you examples of roads in various conditions and share their best practices for rating your roads!
Has your community ever considered using a stream to solve flooding and water quality issues? Discover how stream restoration can provide communities with water quality credits, stabilize eroding streams, increase flood storage, and enhance recreational opportunities.
Access to grant funding can make or break important municipal projects. However, the variety of grants and different application processes can be complex and time-consuming. Watch this webinar to learn our experts' tips and best practices for giving your community the best opportunity to secure grant funding.
Facing PFAS contamination in your groundwater drinking water system presents a daunting challenge for municipalities, threatening public health and presenting compliance issues. Attend this webinar where experts from R/M and Water Surplus will explore strategies and technologies for mitigating PFAS to meet regulatory compliance and community needs. Register now to discover how your municipality can transform your PFAS obstacles into a success story for a healthier future.
Topics Include:
• Compliance Options
• Considerations & Planning
• Treatment Methods & Technologies
• Funding Options
Surprises can be the kiss of death for developers, builders, and architects. Unforeseen complications cost you valuable time, financial resources, and lead to unhappy clients. By using due diligence to understand and plan for environmental concerns, permitting requirements, and municipal/agency coordination, you can safeguard your project from these threats to your project schedule. Watch this webinar where experts from civil engineering firm, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., will share best practices for site selection and project management that minimize surprises, get your project constructed, and get you paid faster!
Could there be an easier way to solve your challenges using GIS? Want to learn how similar municipalities are using GIS in creative ways?
Watch this on-demand webinar where our industry experts will showcase how local municipalities are utilizing GIS strategies and technologies to tackle common infrastructure challenges. We’ll share how communities can map out a successful GIS strategy at various levels - from simple, single-use applications to comprehensive asset management systems.
It’s been more than 20 years since the first TMDL was approved in Wisconsin and more than 10 years since TMDL compliance provisions started appearing in MS4 & WPDES permits. TMDL provisions in municipal storm water permits are driving significant changes to municipal storm water and water quality programs throughout the state. Without an in-depth understanding of all the potential compliance tools available, the cost for municipalities to meet the permit stipulations can be extreme.
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn proactive, creative TMDL compliance techniques which could reduce your future cost of compliance. Attendees will also get insight into what’s coming next for Wisconsin MS4 permits, compliance practices, and enforcement.
With the cost of debt so high, below-market interest rates and grants can save communities a lot of money. Learn about how to fund water and sewer projects through low-interest loans and grants through the state's environmental loan program. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn whether your projects are good candidates for one of these loans and whether you might qualify for a grant/principal forgiveness.
Learn how to transform your 2023 PASER ratings into a powerful communication tool to get support for additional funding for your road program. Our experts share how to evaluate your current pavement conditions, identify the cause of existing inadequacies, and review maintenance methods. We also explore funding solutions and ways to minimize costs and effectively plan your budget.
