WDNR Assured Wetland Delineation Saves Time, Money
By Rob Wayne Wetland delineation may not be most people’s favorite topic to research. But if you are involved in any way in developing projects that affect the sites where they are proposed, wetland delineations can have unexpected impacts when they are required for your project. For the unfamiliar, wetlands – a k a bogs,… Read More »
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Wetland Delineation: What it is and Why it Matters
Though bogs and swamps may not conjure up images of critical natural resources, it’s hard to overstate the role played by wetlands, as they’re collectively known. Wetlands are unique ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including water purification, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and flood control. Wetland delineation is an essential tool for identifying wetlands’ presence… Read More »
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A Crash Course for Load Ratings and Bridge Posting Signs
Have You Ever Wondered What Those Weight Signs Posted at the Ends of a Bridge Mean? These weight posting signs display the maximum safe weight for a vehicle. Since there are a number of different vehicle sizes and shapes on the roads today, different types of vehicles called “Legal Loads” are individually analyzed. Each legal… Read More »
Tags: Bridge Deck, Bridge Inspection, Bridge Posting Signs, Bridge Rehabilitation, FDOT, Legal Load, Load Ratings, MBE, Structural engineering, Superstructure