by Rich Collins | Dec 11, 2018 | Best Management Practices
Infiltration Paths & WalkwaysManaging foot traffic for lake protection. Purpose: Properly designed pathways direct foot traffic, absorb water, reduce the rate of flow, and protect soil. Pathways can also reduce the potential for erosion and minimize the amount of...
by Rich Collins | Aug 22, 2018 | Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
That’s a wrap! Another YCC season is over, and we’re taking some time to reflect on all of the awesome projects that were completed this summer! Some of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that were installed include rain gardens, rubber razors,...
by Rich Collins | Aug 25, 2017 | Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
It’s hard to believe that just 8 weeks ago we were kicking off our Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) season. This year we had two prior crew members become crew leaders, three returning crew members, and three newcomers! This year, our crew started on June 26th...
by Rich Collins | Nov 22, 2013 | Road Work
The Eagle Road Association has achieved its goals of implementing proper roadway Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for their private Road on Wilson Lake in Acton, ME. In the past, Eagle Road has been flat with an undersized drainage system which allowed...
by Rich Collins | Jun 11, 2013 | AWWA in the Schools
In the fall of 2011 AWWA began the task of writing school curriculum that would combine AWWA’s watershed education with the Wakefield Paul School and Acton Elemenatry teacher’s schedule. Over the past two years we have been teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th...
