To line, or not to line? That is the question! In a world where compacted clay liners were the norm for many types of containment systems, it is becoming more common for project engineers to specify a geosynthetic lining system. Geosynthetic lining systems have proven themselves as a more effective, cost-saving method of containment. This can be achieved while inhibiting pond contents from leaching into the surrounding environment.

Stormwater has become a hot-button topic for environmentalists and city managers alike. Environmentalists see stormwater as a mode of transportation for pollutants into area waterways. City managers see it as a nuisance and the cause of flooding in the ever-hardening landscapes of metropolitan areas. It is true that stormwater generated by hardened landscapes should be captured to reduce flooding and encourage treatment. This does not have to be a one-size-fits-all solution. There are various options of low impact development that use stormwater for increasing the aesthetics of an area. That is just what designers of the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, IN envisioned when planning this beautiful campus.

Agricultural Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds — What goes in, must come out! We Americans love our meat and dairy, but most put little thought into the waste produced by the animals that bring us these tiers of the food pyramid. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the United States produces 335 million tons of manure annually…and that is DRY weight! Don’t put down that hamburger, chicken nuggets and milk shake yet! Geosynthetic liners can make even manure talk more palatable for farmers, consumers, and the environment.