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Over the past 20 years, many municipalities and government agencies have converted their incandescent traffic signal heads to LED to save on energy and maintenance costs. A recent article published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Journal discusses the feasibility of another type of traffic light technology that could further reduce energy usage, liability […]

Sediment loadings take a toll on our waterways. While there are a variety of sources that contribute to these loadings, a construction site is a source that can be contained with the proper measures. Construction sites are constantly evolving throughout a project’s road to completion. The need for various erosion control measures can also evolve […]

As we begin to approach the end of the field season once again, the wetland scientists at raSmith would like to provide you with some thoughtful reminders about growing season wetland determinations/delineations and non-growing season wetland reconnaissance. Growing Season Timing is Key Wetland determinations/delineations must be completed during the growing season, which is typically mid-April […]

Governor Scott Walker signed a wetlands bill on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the highlights of which are noted below. For a specific explanation of how this legislation impacts your project, and what you need to do, please reach out to one of raSmith’s WDNR Assured Wetland Delineators identified at the end of this article. Key […]

Don’t miss out on the April 16 (postmarked) application deadline for 2019 construction projects under the Urban Nonpoint Source (UNPS) and Stormwater Construction Grant Program. Our expanded water resources team at raSmith now offers an even greater depth of experience in grant writing and watershed planning/design/construction to help you put together a competitive grant application. […]