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Earlier this month, around 85 contractors, regulators, SWPPP consultants, manufacturers, and Shasta College students gathered for the annual Erosion Control BMP Summit.
Held at Shasta College in Redding, CA, this 2-day event combined classroom sessions with hands-on demonstrations for a one-of-a-kind, immersive learning event.
Organized by John McCullah of DirtTime TV, the mantra of this event is “making your BMPs work will allow your SWPPP to work”. Sessions focused on utilizing a BMP ‘toolbox’ in order to effectively select, install, and inspect BMPs.
The event was structured with classroom training in the morning session, followed by field demonstrations in the afternoon.
Colin Ewart of Filtrexx and John McCullah of DirtTime TV demonstrate compost filter socks.
Matt Kearns of Grassroots Environmental demonstrates hydroseeding with Apex equipment.
- Straw mulch
- Hydroseeding & Hydromulching
- Erosion Control Blankets
- Compost Blankets
- Compost Filter Sock
- Wattles & Fiber Rolls
- Turf reinforcement mats
Special topics of wildfire remediation and streambank restoration were also discussed.
Thank you to all the sponsors and exhibitors that made the event possible. Special thanks to Filtrexx partners Earthsavers Erosion Control Products for helping coordinate logistics of our demo materials, and to Cory Yamaguchi of Finn Corporation for coordinating the equipment for the event.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s Erosion Control BMP Summit – we’d love to see you there!
At Filtrexx, we’re always finding new ways to be Green in Every Way™ – and helping to remove stormwater pollutants from our country’s waterways is just one of them.
Stormwater runoff from industrial sites is a major cause of water pollution, but our stormwater filtration products help to prevent pollutants from your site from entering the ecosystem. This is essential – not only for protecting the environment but also for ensuring compliance with a growing range of regulations and requirements.
Enter EnviroSoxx
EnviroSoxx is a stormwater treatment device and a unique product within the industry. Thanks to its specialized blend of compost and natural additives to filter stormwater runoff, it removes a wide range of pollutants that includes hydrocarbons, nutrients, heavy metals, bacteria, and sediment. EnviroSoxx can be used in various applications across your site, from perimeter protection and check dams to pollutant wraps, and inlet protection.
With the constant evolution of stormwater regulations, EnviroSoxx is an essential ally when it comes to treating stormwater on your site. We’ve been continuously improving our EnviroSoxx offering for over 10 years, but here at Filtrexx, we believe that when it comes to protecting the environment, we can always do better!
Introducing our new and improved formula
Following a year of intensive research led by Dr. Britt Faucette, Filtrexx’s Director of Research and Technical Services, Filtrexx is happy to announce that we’ve drastically improved the formulation of our EnviroSoxx Industrial Blend compost filter sock – making it a better choice than ever.
1) Target more pollutants
The new blend has been designed to tackle even more harmful particles:
- Now filters 10 heavy metals, including aluminum, arsenic, iron, and selenium
- Removes ammonium-nitrogen (NH4-N) AND total nitrogen (TN)
- Helps neutralize the pH of stormwater runoff
But that’s not all: in our research, we tested EnviroSoxx across multiple storm events. The results show that the new Industrial Blend retains its effectiveness for an average of up to 10 storm events without any drop-off in performance – so you can rely on our cost-effective, environmentally friendly solution time after time!
Our study also measured the impact of combining multiple EnviroSoxx filter socks. The results show that by placing three socks in series, you can on average double your pollutant removal rate compared to using one filter sock alone.
Want to know more?
Are you ready to better protect the environment and improve your stormwater compliance? With its enhanced filtration capabilities, Filtrexx’s EnviroSoxx Industrial Blend is a must for manufacturing, composting, waste management, and mining sites, alongside many others. Plus, we have a wide range of other products tailored to meet the specific requirements of your industrial operations, so don’t hesitate to contact us or schedule a site visit to discuss the best product for your needs.
For more information and testing data, see Research Reference TechLinks #3343 and #3344.