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Spring 2012 Newsletter Searching for a solution the problem of litter in their waterways, reporter Andrea Ramey from NBC News 15 in Mobile, Alabama traveled to Waycross, Georgia to see the Bandalong Litter Trap on the Satilla River and find out what leaders there thought of the litter trap. Litter in Mobile, Alabama’s Dog River has angered the community for years and recently, the problem has escalated and received attention from several media outlets. The local non- profit, Dog River Clearwater Revival, has spearheaded a campaign to raise funds for the installation of a Bandalong Litter Trap to help clean the trash filled river. When reporter Andrea Ramey asked Waycross, GA City Engineer Frank Baugh about the Bandalong Litter Trap, he said, “It has made a difference. It’s intercepted the vast majority of litter entering the river from the city.” Additionally, Donald Berryhill with the Satilla Riverkeeper stated, “Within the first 15 miles of this litter trap here, it’s drastically improved its appearance down river.” Watch this video here... The weather is rapidly warming up and all of us at the Storm Water Systems office are excited about what this year still has in store for us! We hope you are all enjoying the Spring season so far and are ready to enjoy the water. As always, since our last newsletter, a lot has happened. We have certainly gotten off to a great start this year and we have a lot to share with you. In this newsletter, you will read about the city of Carrollton, TX’s new StormX, a report from NBC Mobile on the Waycross, GA Bandalong, SWS exhibiting at River Rally 2012, the EPA’s announcement of the Anacostia River Revitalization Fund, and more! Thanks for reading and as always, we invite you to visit our website at www.stormwatersystems.com. The city of Carrollton, Texas installed a StormX Netting Trash Trap at an outfall by Josey Ranch Lake in March This specific is an 84” StormX Half Pipe with a 48” reducer with net. The city of Carrollton, Texas has made the most out of the StormX unit by installing an informative sign next to the device to inform the public about its purpose. The sign reads, “The purpose of this device is to capture and prevent floating solids, trash and debris from entering the Josey Ranch Lake through the storm drainage system.” By taking full advantage of the high visibility of the StormX, the city of Carrollton, Texas is hoping to increase public awareness about the problem of trash in our stormwater. The Josey Ranch Lake (seen to the right) is a natural treasure to the city of Carrollton, full of catfish, much to the public’s delight. The Josey Ranch Lake Public Library is nearby and residents will be able to read the sign and learn more about the detrimental effects of littering. The StormX prevents floating litter and debris from destroying this beautiful, natural scene. See more photos here... What’s New at Storm Water Systems City of Carrollton, TX Installs StormX Netting Trash Trap Continued on Page 2 NBC News 15 Mobile Reports on Bandalong Litter Trap in Waycross, GA New StormX Unit in Carrollton, TX
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Spring 2012 Newsletter
Searching for a solution the problem of litter in their waterways, reporter Andrea Ramey from NBC News 15 in Mobile, Alabama traveled to Waycross, Georgia to see the Bandalong Litter Trap on the Satilla River and find out what leaders there thought of the litter trap. Litter in Mobile, Alabama’s Dog
River has angered the community for years and recently, the problem has escalated and received attention from several media outlets. The local non-profit, Dog River Clearwater Revival,
has spearheaded a campaign to raise funds for the installation of a Bandalong Litter Trap to help clean the trash filled river. When reporter Andrea Ramey
asked Waycross, GA City Engineer Frank Baugh about the Bandalong Litter Trap, he said, “It has made a difference. It’s intercepted the vast majority of litter entering the river from the city.”Additionally, Donald Berryhill with the
Satilla Riverkeeper stated, “Within the first 15 miles of this litter trap here, it’s
drastically improved its appearance down river.” Watch this video here...
The weather is rapidly warming up and all of us at the Storm Water Systems office are excited about what this year still has in store for us! We hope you are all enjoying the Spring season so far and are ready to enjoy the water. As always, since our last newsletter,
a lot has happened. We have certainly gotten off to a great start this year and we have a lot to share with you.
In this newsletter, you will read about the city of Carrollton, TX’s new StormX, a report from NBC Mobile on the Waycross, GA Bandalong, SWS exhibiting at River Rally 2012, the EPA’s announcement of the Anacostia River Revitalization Fund, and more!
Thanks for reading and as always, we invite you to visit our website at www.stormwatersystems.com.
The city of Carrollton, Texas installed a StormX Netting Trash Trap at an outfall by Josey Ranch Lake in March This specific is an 84” StormX Half
Pipe with a 48” reducer with net. The city of Carrollton, Texas has made the most out of the StormX unit by installing an informative sign next to the device to inform the public about its purpose. The sign reads, “The purpose of
this device is to capture and prevent floating solids, trash and debris from entering the Josey Ranch Lake through the storm drainage system.” By taking full advantage of the high
visibility of the StormX, the city of Carrollton, Texas is hoping to increase
public awareness about the problem of trash in our stormwater.The Josey Ranch Lake (seen to the
right) is a natural treasure to the city of Carrollton, full of catfish, much to the public’s delight. The Josey Ranch Lake Public Library is nearby and residents will be able to read the sign and learn more about the detrimental effects of littering. The StormX prevents floating litter and debris from destroying this beautiful, natural scene.See more photos here...
What’s New at Storm Water Systems
City of Carrollton, TX Installs StormX Netting Trash Trap
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NBC News 15 Mobile Reports on Bandalong Litter Trap in Waycross, GA
New StormX Unit in Carrollton, TX
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and David O’Neill of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation joined Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton of the District of Columbia last month at Marvin Gaye Park to announce the creation of The Anacostia River Revitalization Fund.
The fund, which will invest $1 million in restoration activities this year, with a total goal of investing $5 million over the next three years, will be used protect and restore the Anacostia River and to create a national model for watershed conservation. NFWF, in partnership with EPA and the District Department of the Environment and with funding from corporate sponsors, created the fund, which will award grants to local partnering organizations.
“Clean waters and outdoor
recreation can boost urban communities’ human, environmental and economic health,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Through the Anacostia River Revitalization Fund, we’re able to partner with state and local government agencies, private foundations and corporate sponsors to make the most of our resources and ensure our restoration efforts are as effective as possible.”
There are currently three Bandalong Litter Traps on the Anacostia River. The first was installed on Watts Branch Creek in May 2009. The second was in Marvin Gaye Park and the third in the James Creek Marina in December of 2011. The Watts Branch Creek Bandalong Litter Trap collected over 3 tons of litter from the Anacostia River in the first 12 months of active precipitation.
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Gary Hopkins with Gaile and Dawn from the Georgia Department of Economic
Development at Globe 2012
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We are looking forward to meeting many new friends and see many existing ones, all who protect our rivers at River Rally in Portland, Oregon. Storm Water Systems is a proud sponsor and is excited to announce we will be exhibiting. Come by and talk with us about how we can work together to rid our waterways of human
generated trash and debris and give your organization and efforts more visibility, May 4-7, 2012!
When: May 4-7, 2012 Where: Doubletree Hotel Portland
Lloyd CenterOrganizer: River Network and
Waterkeeper AllianceClick to learn more...
Storm Water Systems at River Rally 2012
EPA: Anacostia River Revitalization Fund
Heron in the trash-filled Anacostia River
GLoBE 2012
In early March, Storm Water Systems was proud to participate as an exhibitor with the Georgia Department of Economic Development at Globe 2012 in Vancouver. Globe 2012 is one of the world’s largest and most recognized sustainable business summits and environmental technology trade shows.
This unique trade show featured world-renowned sustainability experts, addressing leading-edge environmental innovations. We met several great people from all over the world and are excited about continuing to clean waterways internationally.
Also in March, we were proud to exhibit at the Georgia River Network’s annual “Weekend for Rivers” conference. The event was a wonderful gathering of like-minded people with a passion for protecting our waters.
At this event, several people shared their “River Story” and Storm Water Systems President Gary Hopkins was one of the presenters. To read more about the event, click here.
