A system and method for restoring wetland habitats and providing a platform on which indigenous and transplanted plant species can thrive. Water from a source, such as, stormwater run-off is captured and filtered through a combination of sand berms and riffle weirs to a series of aquatic beds, thus creating nutrient-rich environment.

A method for managing the flow of water beneath a ground surface uses modules. Assemblies of such modules are disclosed. The modules include supports and a deck portion, and the supports are spaced apart and form multiple channels with a main section of the deck portion. The deck portion also includes at least one section extending from a main section.

An active water storage infrastructure management facility that includes a stormwater BMP comprising a storage gallery for containing a volume of stormwater runoff, a drain system in fluid communication with the storage gallery, a liquid level sensor disposed in the storage gallery for measuring the volume of runoff water introduced into the storage gallery, a fluid flow sensor disposed on the drain system to measure a portion of the volume of runoff water exiting the drain system, and a real-time-control valve disposed proximate an outlet end of the drain system. The facility may also include a control system in electronic communication with the liquid level sensor, the fluid flow sensor, and the real-time-control valve. The facility may be used to control the outflow of runoff through the real-time-control valve so as to optimize the operation of the facility for a particular design capability.

According to different embodiments, a channel-retaining device (200) can comprise: a retaining holder (102), which has a first coupling region (102k) and a retaining region (102a) for retaining a drainage channel extending in a direction; a retaining socket (104), which has a second coupling region (104k); wherein the first coupling region (102k) and the second coupling region (104k) form, when joined together, a joint (106), which provides the retaining holder (102) and the retaining socket (104) with a rotational degree of freedom (111) relative to each other in the direction; a locking device (108), which is designed to block the rotational degree freedom (111) when the locking device is placed in a first state, so that the retaining holder (102) and the retaining socket (104) are locked to each other, and designed to release the rotational degree freedom (111) when the locking device is placed in a second state, so that the retaining holder (102) and the retaining socket (104) can be moved relative to each other.

A water drainage system includes an underground conduit, a pop-up drain emitter, and a turf cover. The underground conduit is configured to direct water away from an eavestrough that is secured to a building. The pop-up drain emitter is secured to an end of the conduit and has a lid. The lid is configured to transition from a retracted position to an advanced position to emit water from the underground conduit. The lid is disposed above ground in at least the advanced position. The turf cover is disposed above and adjacent to the ground and radially about an outer periphery of the pop-up drain emitter. The turf cover is configured to inhibit vegetative growth radially about the outer periphery of the pop-up drain emitter.

A drain assembly for being placed inground includes a first panel and a second panel spaced-apart from the first panel, a plurality of supports extending between the first panel and the second panel, a bottom or pipe extending between a bottom portion of the first panel and the second panel, and a cap extending between a top portion of the first panel and the second panel. The first panel may define a plurality of drainage apertures. A related method is also provided.

Structural cells and matrices using the structural cells for positioning below a hardscape that define a void space therein, the structural cells, matrices using the cells and methods of assembly allowing in one embodiment the introduction of a structural fluid such as concrete to provide an alternative structural cell and matrix product. In one embodiment a structural cell assembly is described comprising a structural cell with a plurality of legs integrally linked to a frame at a first frame end, the frame linking the legs together and the frame defining a generally flat plane with the legs extending substantially orthogonally away from the first frame end about the frame flat plane to a leg terminal end; and a separate plate engaging the legs, the separate plate comprising linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg terminal end; and/or linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg frame ends or a part thereof.

A flared end ramp for managing and distributing fluid runoff. The flared end ramp may have an inlet end configured to connect to a pipe, a plurality of protrusions on the upper side of the inlet end, and an outlet end. An inclined surface may extend between the inlet end and the outlet end of the flared end ramp, the outlet end of the flared end ramp has a larger width than the inlet end of the flared end ramp such that the inclined surface is angled laterally outward from the inlet end toward the outlet end. The flared end ramp may include a tab positioned on an edge of the outlet end, the tab extending vertically relative to the outlet end. The flared end ramp may be placed inside a stormwater chamber, and the tab may be positioned outside of the stormwater chamber.

A structural cell system for supporting hardscape, allowing tree root growth, and managing stormwater underneath the hardscape. The system may include: a base having a plurality of receptacles and a plurality of support members interconnecting the receptacles; a plurality of legs each sized and shaped to be attachable to the base within one of the receptacles so as to extend from the base, and to be attachable to another of the legs so that pairs of legs attached to each other collectively extend from the base; and a top attachable to the legs. Outer edges of the base, the top, and the legs attached thereto define a volume, and are configured to support at least that portion of the hardscape overlying the top as well as a commercial vehicle traffic load thereon, while maintaining soil in a substantially uncompacted state throughout at least approximately ninety percent of the volume.

The present invention relates to a water resource utilization structure that collects and stores water resources penetrating the ground, such as rainwater or melted snow, and distributes and utilizes the stored water resources for various purposes such as housing, vegetation, trees, industry, and fire. 1. It is a structure that utilizes water resources to respond to global environmental disasters and climate change with a focus on water circulation, water storage, and water supply. 2. In other words, it is a water resource utilization structure for sustainable green growth in response to global climate change.