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Western Green’s WattleFence launches
January 11th, 2022
Western Green's WattleFence combines the best features of wattles (aka, logs and sediment retention fiber rolls [SRFRs]) and silt fences. Western Green's WattleFence for erosion control. Photograph courtesy of Layfield Geosynthetics Western Green's WattleFence has launched; it is designed for treatment of sediment-laden flows, quickly and cost-effectively replacing more traditional technologies for perimeter control, slope interruption, […]
Propex Global announces engineered mattress system for scour and erosion protection
January 10th, 2022
Photograph courtesy of Propex Global Propex Global has launched the PYRAMATTRESS Engineered Mattress System, an erosion control solution designed to resist potential scour and erosion caused by the constant flow of water or high hydraulic stresses. The system utilizes the durability and erosion resistance of PYRAMAT 75 High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) to construct a […]
Geosynthetic capping sealing system rehabilitates the Croatian Osojnica landfill
December 16th, 2021
The landfill will become a green hill that blends perfectly into the landscape of the idyllic coastal region. Installation of the geosynthetic capping sealing system inside the gabion wall. Photograph courtesy of Naue GmbH & Co. KG The Croatian municipality of Matulji is an idyllic seaside resort on Kvarner Bay in northwestern Croatia, 8 miles […]
Solmax finalizes Propex acquisition
December 6th, 2021
Inside Propex’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Ringgold, Ga. Photograph courtesy Propex Solmax completed its acquisition of Propex, a leading North American geosynthetics manufacturer with a strong track record in the construction, transportation, flood protection and automotive industries. An award-winning manufacturer and low-carbon solutions provider, Propex boasts a storied history and an enviable reputation for […]
Propex stabilizes the Des Moines River’s bank with geosynthetics systems
November 18th, 2021
Installing SCOULOK and ARMORLOK along the banks of the Des Moines River. Photograph courtesy of Propex The West Fork of the Des Moines River in Palo Alto County, Iowa, had experienced years of erosion and flooding. From 2006 to 2019, the riverbank had receded up to 215 feet (65.5 m) in the middle of the […]
Resilient flood mitigation protects Louisiana levee system
September 24th, 2021
By Lee Pierce, Vice President of Engineered Systems and Business Development, Propex Operating Co. LLC Worker installing the ARMORMAX system on a New Orleans levee. Photograph courtesy of Propex Operating Co. LLC Sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana, Hurricane Ida made landfall just 40 miles (64 km) down the coast. In […]
Layfield to distribute Western Green in Canada
September 1st, 2021
Layfield Group LLC and Western Green announced Layfield to distribute Western Green geosynthetics products in Canada. Headquarters in Edmonton, Alb., Canada, for Layfield Group LLC's Geosynthetics and Industrial Fabrics divisions. Photograph courtesy of Layfield Group LLC Layfield Group LLC of Richmond, B.C., Canada, and Western Green of Evansville, Ind., announced a new partnership, allowing Layfield […]
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, local officials pitch $60 billion proposal to restore western forests, watersheds
August 30th, 2021
By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline Reporter Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, right, and Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead discuss the Outdoor Recreation Partnership Act at Denver’s Confluence Park on Aug. 24, 2021. Photograph by Chase Woodruff; courtesy of Colorado Newsline Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet visited Denver’s Confluence Park on Aug. 24 to launch a multistop tour in […]
Long-term HPTRM solutions for climate change resilience
August 26th, 2021
By Kathryn Grant, Marketing Manager, GeoSolutions, Propex Operating Co. LLC The University of Arizona Solar Zone at Tech Park, Tucson, Ariz. Photography courtesy of Propex Operating Co. LLC In August 2021, the Biden administration released more than $3.46 billion to support climate change resilience. The funds, which will be distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]
IECA and Storm Water Solutions offer webinar on exploring sediment control during inclement weather events
August 24th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of the City of Pacific Grove, Calif. The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) and Storm Water Solutions will host a free webinar, “Exploring Sediment Control During Inclement Weather Events,”on August 26 at 1 p.m. CDT. In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of how different modes of sediment control affect the discharge […]