by Maryella Begley-Gamon, PE | Jun 16, 2025 | Blogs
Introduction A headline from an article out of India caught my eye, so I decided to do a deep dive to see what it really costs us (not just monetarily) to drive more and walk less. I have always been a fan of safe public transportation, but have never lived in a place...
by Maryella Begley-Gamon, PE | May 30, 2025 | Blogs
Homes in southeast Texas submerged by extreme rainfall from Hurricane Harvey’s flooding (August 2017). Such widespread inland flooding shows how hurricanes can devastate areas far from the coast Introduction: June 1st Marks a Season of Storms and Floods June 1st...
by Maryella Begley-Gamon, PE | May 29, 2025 | Blogs
Background: What Are PFAS and Why Do They Matter? PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a large group of human-made chemicals often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the environment. They have been used in many consumer and...
by Maryella Begley-Gamon, PE | Apr 3, 2025 | Blogs
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed unprecedented devastation upon Western North Carolina. The Category 4 storm brought torrential rains and fierce winds, leading to catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction of infrastructure....
by Maryella Begley-Gamon, PE | Apr 3, 2025 | Blogs
Have you seen a stormwater fee on your city utility bill and wondered what it was and why you were paying it? Stormwater fees are charges that municipalities impose on property owners to fund the management of stormwater runoff. These fees are essential for...
by Maryella Begley-Gamon, PE | Nov 7, 2024 | Blogs
The most polluted bodies of water in the US Part 5: Mississippi River The Mighty Mississippi might seem like an odd nickname for a river until you look at it. The Mississippi River runs from Lake Itasca near Minneapolis, MN for 2,340 miles through 10 states...
