• The Stormwater World Podcast

  • 著者: Ty Garmon
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The Stormwater World Podcast

著者: Ty Garmon
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  • After over twelve years in the stormwater industry, I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. There is more to learn than ever! Whether you are brand new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, I’m sure you feel the same way. I’m talking to subject matter experts across the industry, so you don’t have to. My name is Ty Garmon, and I’ll be your host. Join me as we learn together about what is happening in the Stormwater World!
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After over twelve years in the stormwater industry, I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. There is more to learn than ever! Whether you are brand new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, I’m sure you feel the same way. I’m talking to subject matter experts across the industry, so you don’t have to. My name is Ty Garmon, and I’ll be your host. Join me as we learn together about what is happening in the Stormwater World!
Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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  • The Indiana MS4 Partnership with Joe Moore and Amanda Vandenoever
    2025/04/29
    Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed 00:01 – Opening + Guest Intros Ty welcomes Joe and Amanda Amanda’s role as MS4 coordinator in Porter County Joe’s experience as a vendor and MS4 partner volunteer “What we're going to talk about today is something near and dear to my heart—Indiana stormwater and MS4 programs.” – Ty 03:07 – Public & Private Sector Collaboration Strong relationships between regulators and vendors The MS4 Partnership bridges both sides “It’s one of my favorite things about the organization—problem-solving with people across the industry.” – Joe 04:46 – Real-World Interaction Across Sectors Amanda has consulted Joe directly on field issues The value of practical cross-communication “It helps to know there are passionate people on both sides working toward the same end.” – Amanda 06:29 – Conference History and Growth Launched in 2007 with no funding Now a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit Volunteer-led board, annual growth in attendees “I remember not having any revenue at all... and now we walk in with professional A/V teams and packed agendas.” – Joe 10:22 – Who Should Attend? MS4s, consultants, local elected officials, engineers Targets both newcomers and seasoned professionals State education hour requirements attract regulars “Whether you’re brand new or 30 years in, the sessions are designed to provide value.” – Amanda 13:32 – MCM-Focused Education Goes beyond construction to cover all six MCMs Regional successes and permit update discussions “We don’t just focus on construction—this is about every MCM in the MS4 permit.” – Joe 15:34 – 2025 Agenda Preview Theme inspired by EPA’s “Stormwater Never Travels Alone” Morning sessions include national perspectives and regional case studies Afternoon focuses on illicit discharge, construction, social media education “We're trying to reduce pollutants and invest in our communities through stormwater practices.” – Amanda 20:00 – National Integration National speakers like Luke Owen and Corey Rayburn Cross-state discussions (Ohio River Basin, ORBA, SENCO) “We don’t need to rewrite the script—we need to see what’s working elsewhere and bring it here.” – Joe 23:04 – Evolving Board & Mission Board made up of working MS4 professionals Passionate about real-world problem solving Peer-to-peer program building and funding support “We’re hearing directly from MS4s and feeding that back into the conference design.” – Amanda 25:26 – Support Beyond the Main Conference Helping fund local and regional training initiatives Support for Coastal Program, NYSWAG, and more “This board is now capable of extending its reach well beyond one annual event.” – Joe 31:18 – IDEM Construction Workshop Day (May 12) Separate IDEM-led workshop on inspections Main annual meeting happens May 13 “If you want the latest from IDEM on inspections, that first day is where you need to be.” – Amanda 33:47 – Vendor and Networking Focus Over 90 minutes built-in for vendor interaction Vendors treated as educators and key partners “There’s a lot of education in those vendor booths—this event values those conversations.” – Joe Key Quotes “One of my most favorite things about the entire organization is the ability… to problem solve with folks like Amanda.”– Joe Moore “It helps to know there are passionate people on both sides of the coin working toward the same end.”– Amanda Vandenoever “We don’t need to rewrite the script—we need to see what’s working elsewhere and bring it here.”– Joe Moore “We're trying to reduce pollutants and invest in our communities through stormwater practices.”– Amanda Vandenoever “There’s a lot of education in those vendor booths—this event values those conversations.”– Joe Moore In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon is joined by Amanda Vandenoever and Joe Moore to preview the 2025 Indiana MS4 Annual Meeting, taking place May 12–13 in Plainfield. They discuss the growth of the event from its grassroots beginnings in 2007 to a leading educational platform for stormwater professionals across Indiana. The conversation highlights the collaboration between regulators, consultants, and vendors, the comprehensive agenda covering all six MCMs, and the value of national perspectives being brought to a local stage. With sessions on green infrastructure, construction inspections, social media outreach, and more, the event promises to be both practical and inspiring for MS4 professionals. The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present...
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    35 分
  • Ditch 2.0 | Rethinking Ditch Design with Mark Myrowich from ECBVerdyol
    2025/04/18
    Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed [00:00:00] • “Erosion control is like insurance. The thief who's going to come rob your house is that storm...” — Mark Myrowich [00:02:00] • Introduction to guest Mark Myrowich and his background in erosion control innovation. • Creator of several industry firsts, including the hydraulic biotic soil amendment category. [00:04:30] • What is Ditch 2.0? Reimagining the ditch as more than a drainage channel. • “Let’s not just make it a conveyance of water… what else can we build into a ditch?” — Mark Myrowich [00:08:00] • Building soils that retain water and support long-term vegetation health. • “You’re not just protecting structure—you’re protecting value.” [00:10:30] • “How much carbon can we store in a ditch, and should we be designing infrastructure with that in mind?” — Mark Myrowich [00:12:30] • Origins of biotic soil amendments from Northern Canada’s moss-based ecosystems. • Using hydroseeding to deliver life directly into poor soils. [00:16:00] • Challenging the "we’ve always done it that way" mentality. • Cost comparisons between traditional topsoil hauling and using biotic amendments. [00:18:00] • “The cost of what you want to spend on erosion control should be proportionate to what you're trying to protect.” — Mark Myrowich [00:25:30] • Understanding plant growth basics: food, air, light, and temperature—not necessarily soil. [00:27:30] • “Mother Nature takes 50 to 100 years… we can do it in weeks.” — Mark Myrowich • Mimicking natural processes for faster soil health and vegetation success. [00:30:00] • The story behind industrial hemp as an alternative to coconut fiber in erosion control. • Hemp as a sustainable, North American-grown material for erosion blankets. [00:32:00] • Mark’s upcoming innovation: a 100% natural, netless, stapleless hemp blanket. [00:34:00] • The Rifle Staple Gun: Designed for contractors who want speed and comfort on the job. • Also used in landscaping, farming, and film production. [00:35:30] • Community connection: Facebook group “Hydroseeding/Erosion Control Professionals” with over 4,000 members. [00:37:30] • Final thoughts: “Think quantum, not linear. You're not just building ditches, you're building the future.” — Mark Myrowich Key Quotes “Erosion control is like insurance. The thief who's going to come rob your house is that storm—and you don’t know when he’s going to hit, or how hard.” ~ Mark Myrowich “Let’s not just make it a conveyance of water. What else can we do? What else can we build into a ditch to provide more benefit?” ~ Mark Myrowich “If we can hold water in the soil, we can reduce downstream flooding, grow stronger vegetation, and even store carbon. That’s Ditch 2.0.” ~ Mark Myrowich “Mother Nature takes 50 to 100 years to build healthy soil. We can now do that in weeks by mimicking her biology.” ~ Mark Myrowich “If you're young in this industry, don't think everything's been invented. Think quantum, not linear—you're not just building ditches, you're building the future.” ~ Mark Myrowich In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon talks with Mark Myrowich from ECBVerdyol introduces “Ditch 2.0”—a new way to think about ditch design that goes far beyond moving water. Mark shares how erosion control can become a tool for building healthier soils, reducing downstream flooding, and storing carbon. He explains the science behind biotic soil amendments, the value of biomimicry, and how small shifts in design can lead to big environmental gains. The conversation blends practical insights with innovative thinking, encouraging engineers and contractors to rethink the purpose and potential of the humble ditch. The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future. Connect with Mark Myrowich: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bioticearth/ Email: mark@ecb.ca Website: https://ecb.ca/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/BioticEarth Connect with Ty Garmon, LEED AP: Connect with Ty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tygarmon/ Sign up to be a guest: https://forms.gle/whijSz9Tio3iZda57 Check out The Stormwater World Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hVXVJ5oXplf_V9XOPpR6A Podcast Website: https://stormwaterworld.com Stay Informed! Sign-up for the Stormwater World Newsletter: https://stormwaterworld.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Stormwater World Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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    38 分
  • Stormwater Products in Action! with Kevin Good from the Coleman Moore Company
    2025/04/04
    Did you know that this podcast is produced by Digital Stormwater? Digital Stormwater B2B Visibility & Digital Marketing, making a difference in stormwater 1 click at a time! They do all things digital. Check them out at DigitalStormwater.com because the best-known beats best every time. Key Points Discussed Timestamps & Key Topics [00:04:00] – NRCS Project: Riverbank Armoring Without Riprap Eroding farmland and an at-risk road along the West Fork of the Des Moines River Used Tesco units filled with native soil and armored with ArmorMax Entire project required zero imported aggregate “This entire couple thousand feet of riverbank required exactly zero aggregate.” – Kevin Good [00:14:00] – Extreme Rainfall: Highway Armoring with Flexamat Interstate 680 (Iowa) vulnerable to Missouri River overtopping 3 miles of Flexamat installed to prevent scour and failure Fast response using asphalt and soil over tied concrete mats “We didn’t even get the mat all the way in before the water came again.” – Kevin Good [00:25:00] – Bridge Scour Protection: 2-Ton Rock Bags Wisconsin DOT bridge on Lake Superior had up to 14 feet of scour Installed 100+ two-ton rock bags using a rowboat and crane Allowed sediment to filter in and stabilize the footings “You can’t use geotextile in the middle of a stream—but you can use these.” – Kevin Good [00:34:00] – Aging Infrastructure: Concrete Canvas in Culverts Henry County’s 84" culvert had rusted out at the invert Installed concrete canvas lining in one day Local crews saved over $110,000 vs. full replacement “If you catch it early, you can fix a culvert for a tenth of the price.” – Kevin Good [00:41:00] – Irrigation Canal Lining with Concrete Canvas Twin Loops Irrigation District in Nebraska Used 6-foot-wide rolls to reline cracked concrete canals Installed in rainy conditions with minimal crew “We rolled out new material and gave this canal another 100 years.” – Kevin Good [00:47:00] – Stormwater Inlet Protection: A Source Control Case Study Des Moines neighborhood tracked sediment from just two inlets Over 200 lbs of dried sediment collected in one year Led to public education campaign for homeowners “One month the fire department had to respond—the storm sewer was on fire from dried sediment and hydraulic fluid.” – Kevin Good Key Quotes “If you catch it early, you can fix a culvert for a tenth of the price.” – Kevin Good, on using Concrete Canvas to repair rusted culverts before failure “This entire couple thousand feet of riverbank required exactly zero aggregate." – Kevin Good, describing an NRCS riverbank stabilization project using Tesco units and ArmorMax "The mat will hold up to the hydraulics… and not undermine the interstate." – Kevin Good, on Flexamat being used to protect Iowa highways from overtopping "You can’t use geotextile in the middle of a stream—but you can use these." – Kevin Good, on deploying 2-ton rock bags for bridge scour protection in flowing water “One month the fire department had to respond—the storm sewer was on fire from dried sediment and hydraulic fluid.” – Kevin Good, recounting a dramatic moment during inlet filter testing in Des Moines In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon talks with Kevin Good from Coleman Moore Company. Kevin shares real-world stormwater project insights, showcasing practical solutions for erosion control, culvert rehabilitation, and flood resilience. From riverbank stabilization using ArmorMax and Tesco units to highway protection with Flexamat and bridge scour repair with two-ton rock bags, Kevin walks through field-tested applications that save time and money. He also discusses innovative uses of Concrete Canvas in aging infrastructure and irrigation canals, as well as stormwater inlet protection efforts tied to public education. Packed with visuals, data, and field experience, this episode is a hands-on look at stormwater products in action. The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future. Connect with Kevin Good: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintgood/ Email: kevin@colemanmoorecompany.com Concrete Canvas USA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coleman-moore-company/posts/?feedView=all Website: https://www.colemanmoorecompany.com/ Connect with Ty Garmon, LEED AP: Connect with Ty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tygarmon/ Sign up to be a guest: https://forms.gle/whijSz9Tio3iZda57 Check out The Stormwater World Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hVXVJ5oXplf_V9XOPpR6A Podcast Website: https://stormwaterworld.com Stay Informed! Sign-up for the Stormwater World Newsletter: https://stormwaterworld.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Stormwater World Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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    52 分

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