Author: Robert Gillett
JHU Engineering Piece on Hydrology
https://twitter.com/HopkinsEngineer/status/941673246839189505
Step Pool Stream Conveyances
Beautifydrainage ditches and earn nutrient credits: http://marvalusmeanderings.blogspot.com/2017/11/a-passable-stream.html
Atmospheric Rivers
Of interest to stormwater studies: “In regions like the east and west coast of North America, New Zealand and south-east Asia, 50% of the fresh water that flows on land is attributed to atmospheric rivers.” http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/nasa-has-mapped-reach-impact-atmospheric-rivers-first-time-ever-1645437
Robert’s Capstone Project
670 sq. ft. conservation landscape on a steep slope. Plants growing well, but it will fill out by Spring. Had a dozen volunteers at various times. Done with $750 of grant and match funding.
Climate Effects add Urgency to Bay Restoration
A blog post about recently published research showing how climate change is already affecting the Chesapeake Bay. http://marvalusmeanderings.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-chesapeake-bay-in-greater-peril.html