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Controlling Water Seepage in Ponds and Canals with Geosynthetic Liners

Controlling Water Seepage in Ponds and Canals with Geosynthetic Liners

January 13, 2015

Irrigation canals and ponds have been used for centuries to transport water to crops, and this concept has remained largely unchanged since its invention, save for…

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How Pond Liners Conserve Water

How Pond Liners Conserve Water

January 13, 2015

With inclement weather and droughts throughout North America, water conservation is more important than ever. Garden ponds, watershed ponds, storage reservoirs, canals, golf courses, lakes, lagoons,…

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What Is a Vapor Barrier and Why Might You Need One?

What Is a Vapor Barrier and Why Might You Need One?

March 15, 2024

UPDATED: 15 March 2024 In the past vapor barriers were installed frequently in homes and buildings, but they are now less common for a variety of…

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What is Mining Overburden and Does It Require Containment?

What is Mining Overburden and Does It Require Containment?

March 20, 2024

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…

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Lake Restoration – What, Why and How

Lake Restoration – What, Why and How

February 29, 2024

Lake restoration encompasses the strategies and actions taken to return degraded or polluted lakes to a healthier state, thus ensuring the sustainability of their ecosystems, enhancing…

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Bioretention Pond Design: Effective Stormwater Management

Bioretention Pond Design: Effective Stormwater Management

February 28, 2024

Bioretention ponds have emerged as a tool in the modern landscape architect’s arsenal, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal to manage stormwater effectively. These systems not only…

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Landfill Cell Construction: Key Elements of Cell Design

Landfill Cell Construction: Key Elements of Cell Design

February 28, 2024

Landfills are essential components of waste management systems, providing a safe and efficient method for disposing of waste materials. A crucial aspect of landfill design is…

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Salt Ponds: Evaporating Seawater For Salt

Salt Ponds: Evaporating Seawater For Salt

February 20, 2024

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…

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How to Find (and Fix) a Pond Leak

How to Find (and Fix) a Pond Leak

December 16, 2018

Do you suspect that your pond has a leak in it? Do you see seepage, marshy, or extremely green areas where they weren’t before? You might…

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As Budgets Tighten, More People Are Using Affordable Geomembrane Containment Liners

As Budgets Tighten, More People Are Using Affordable Geomembrane Containment Liners

April 30, 2015

Although containment options such as concrete and coatings can be a good choice when money is no object, often this isn’t the case. Increasingly due to…

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