Newletters, helpful advice and other pearls of wisdom from Earthworks' staff.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the Atlas 14, Vol 11 Precipitation-Frequency Atlast of the United States for Texas. This report released on September, 27 updates Texas rainfall frequency values. The analysis find significantly higher rainfall frequency values in parts of Texas, redefining the amount of rainfall it taeks to qualify as a 100-year or 1000-year event. The Atlas 14 study uses historical rainfall data to predict future events. This data c...
2018-10-01
Read MoreI had such amazing evening @thecambyhotel thank you to my family, my patient husband, my favorite five children, and the entire Earthworks Team not just in Arizona but my magic workers in Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indian, Illinois and Minnesota. Such an #honor to be one of The Most Influential Women in 2018 in Arizona #earthworksenv #swppplife #noplanstoslowdown #whatsnext#bigtimerush #mypeople @ The Camby, Autograph Collection Photo credit: Mike Mertes
2018-09-10
Read MoreAs the 2nd quarter of the year comes to an end, we are settling into the thickest part of the rainy season. The sunshine begins to hide behind thick, dark clouds that linger over head, teasing downpour at any moment. The rainy season started a bit early this year bringing rain from the south east coast up through the northwest, giving the entire state a taste of precipitation, large or small each day. In the state of Florida, the stormwater program dictates that a “rain event inspection”, ...
by Jeremy Chang // 2018-07-10
Read MoreSouth Texas storms generate dangerous amounts of Stormwater What do you get with 17 inches of rain over 4 days? Flooding, road closures, water rescues and a declared State of Emergency in 6 counties. One year after Hurricane Harvey hit south Texas, another tropical storm arrived in late June and dropped over a foot of rain. This prompted the Governor of Texas to declare a State of Emergency and the National Weather Service to issued flash flood warnings and road closures in many coastal ...
2018-07-02
Read MoreGilbert-based environmental consulting firm Earthworks Environmental LLC will expand operations to several northern states this year. Earthworks’ services include storm water pollution prevention, environmental site assessments, dust control and construction safety compliance work primarily for developers, commercial construction and land-holding companies. The expansion was fueled by the company creating storm water and environmental programs for national home builders that did not hav...
2018-06-07
Read MoreAaron Gordon joins Earthworks Environmental GILBERT, ARIZONA – Earthworks Environmental, LLC has expanded its Arizona operation with the hiring of Aaron Gordon as a compliance manager. Prior to joining Earthworks Environmental, Gordon worked for 10 years in the primary fields of environmental due diligence and contaminated site management for both regional and multi-national environmental consulting firms. Most recently he was the transaction services lead for the Cleveland, Ohi...
2018-05-10
Read MoreEarthworks Environmental is excited to announce its biggest expansion ever! Earthworks was created with customer service as our basis and with that core we have continued to grow and protect all of our clients. We are proudly operating in the following locations... Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Austin, TX Tampa, FL Orlando, FL New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Indianapolis, IN Chicago, IL Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
2018-04-16
Read MoreHurricane Irma Preparedness On 9/4/2017 the Governor declared that a state of emergency exists throughout the State of Florida, based upon the serious threat to the public health, safety and welfare posed by the Hurricane. (State of Florida Executive Order No. 17-235) Section D.2. Suspension of Statutes and Rules Within the Emergency Area, the requirements and effects of statutes and rules which conflict wit the provisions of this Order are suspended to the extent necessary t...
2017-09-07
Read MoreTravis Fern’s office is acres of dirt. From the cab of his truck, he watches as a water tanker rumbles by, spraying the ground and suppressing the dust that rises from sprawling, open land. Compliance Manager Travis Fern of Earthworks Environmental looks on as preliminary work takes place at Cadence at Gateway in Mesa. Fern is the compliance manager for Earthworks Environmental, a Gilbert-based company that primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial constructi...
2017-08-01
Read MoreUn-authorized non-stormwater discharges can happen even when your site is correctly implementing all BMP’s. It only takes a few minutes to remind trades of correct procedures which eliminates pollutants from entering stormwater systems. Earthworks can help you and your trades to remain diligent in good housekeeping practices – this not only protects our waters but also ensures compliance for your site.
2017-07-24
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