What is Mining Overburden and Does It Require Containment?
Mining overburden refers to the soil, rocks, and ecosystem materials that lie above an ore body or coal seam, which must be moved or cleared away...... Read more.
What Is a Vapor Barrier and Why Might You Need One?
UPDATED: 20 November 2025 Vapor barriers were once a standard feature in homes and buildings, especially during the 1970s, when the prevailing belief was that every...... Read more.
Lake Restoration – What, Why and How
Lake restoration encompasses the strategies and actions taken to return degraded or polluted lakes to a healthier state, thus ensuring the sustainability of their... Read more.
Bioretention Pond Design: Effective Stormwater Management
Bioretention ponds have emerged as a tool in the modern landscape architect’s arsenal, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal to manage stormwater effectively.... Read more.
Landfill Cell Construction: Key Elements of Cell Design
Landfills are essential components of waste management systems, providing a safe and efficient method for disposing of waste materials. A crucial aspect of landfill... Read more.
Salt Ponds: Evaporating Seawater For Salt
Salt evaporation ponds, also known as salt pans or salt flats, are human-made or naturally occurring shallow ponds designed for the production of salt through the...... Read more.
What Fish Should You Stock In Your Farm Pond?
SUMMARY Your farm pond stocking strategy should establish a balanced ecosystem using hardy, compatible species; see our list of Best Fish. One good mix is the...... Read more.
What Does a Pond Liner Cost?
Establishing the cost for a large pond liner requires more than simply choosing the cheapest material per square foot. All elements of the project need to...... Read more.
Heavy Duty Pond Liners
The material best suited as a liner for a heavy duty pond project is not obvious unless the entire project is taken into account. Western Environmental...... Read more.
Why Weight and Thickness are Not the Final Specs for Geomembrane Liners
The best advice we can give to anyone contemplating a geomembrane pit or pond liner is to talk to us before writing the final project specifications....... Read more.