Position yourself at the forefront of the upcoming changes to sustainable stormwater management and compliance in Florida. Learn all about the new stormwater rule and how it will impact future development standards in Florida with tips and insights from Jeff Littlejohn, P.E.! Date: Tue, May 21 Time: 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. By joining our webinar series, you will gain valuable knowledge, connect with industry experts, and progress in your professional career. Registered Florida P.E.s earn 1 PDH credit for attending the live webinar. Register Today! The post WEBINAR: Navigating New Stormwater Rule Cha ..read more

We’re proud that Mark Thomasson, P.E. and Jeff Littlejohn, P.E. represented NST at the recent UF Water Institute Symposium on the panel: Continuously Monitored and Adaptive Control (CMAC), AKA “Smart” Ponds, For Multiple Water Resource Benefits In Florida. Mark led a presentation on Innovative Smart Ponds: How Do They Work? and Jeff shared insights on Smart Pond Technology for Improved Water Resource Benefits. The Symposium brought together over 500 attendees from various disciplines and organizations to explore water issues from multiple perspectives. The presentations examined two potential ..read more

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the most recent enlightening presentation on Continuous Monitoring & Adaptive Control (CMAC) technology! On April 8th, 2024, NST and Florida State University’s Engineers Without Borders collaborated to deliver an insightful session led by NST’s Jackson Ledford, P.E. Jackson described the innovative realm of CMAC technology, which is revolutionizing stormwater management practices. Here are some highlights from the presentation: • Introduction to CMAC Systems: Attendees gained a comprehensive overview of how technology is changing the landscape of sto ..read more

Register for our upcoming webinar to position yourself at the forefront of the upcoming changes to sustainable stormwater management and compliance in Florida. Date and Time: Tuesday, January 30 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Location: Online – Register Now! Register Florida water expert and former Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Jeff Littlejohn, P.E., will lead a webinar focused on how new stormwater rule provisions for offsite/compensatory treatment may impact you and projects that you support. Whether you are in engineering, development, public works, t ..read more

Real-time water level and rain sensor data enable NST engineers to monitor a Smart Pond’s actual performance compared to predicted performance. This analysis is performed and submitted in an annual report to the Water Management District each year to confirm that each operational Smart Pond achieves the permit-required performance.   NST retrofitted an FDOT pond on SR 676 in Hillsborough County with Continuous Monitoring and Adaptively Controlled (CMAC) equipment in December 2022. The pond was originally permitted and constructed as a wet detention facility as part of FDOT’s 2010 SR ..read more

Join the National Stormwater Trust, Inc. for a complimentary webinar, “Smart Ponds 101,” featuring Jeff Littlejohn, P.E., and special guest Dayton Marchese, P.E., from OptiRTC. Date: Thursday, August 24 Time: 11 AM to 12 PM (EDT) Register Now: Click here Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders shaping the future of water management! We’ll share case studies on a traditional pond versus a Smart Pond, plus insights on how you can save money and land, while better protecting people, property, and the environment.  National Stormwater Trust, Inc. is an approved ..read more

This year’s event in Marco Island was a resounding success, with participants gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge environmental solutions.  In particular, we’d like to highlight the remarkable presentations by Mark Thomasson and Jack Fiveash, which delved into the fascinating realms of “Stormwater Nutrient Credit Trading, Smart Ponds and Resilience in Florida.”       Mark Thomasson, P.E., Executive Vice President, Director of Engineering and Science – Chief Stormwater Engineer   Water Quality Credit Trading Mark Thomasson served on a panel of experts that e ..read more

Don’t miss out… These grants that will provide crucial financial support to local governments, organizations, and individuals working towards improving the Florida’s ability to withstand stormwater-related issues and recover from flooding. Click Here to See Resiliency Grants Applications are being accepted July 1 – Sept. 1, 2023.  Please refer to section 380.093, F.S., for more information on the eligible projects and requirements to apply. The National Stormwater Trust, Inc. is here to serve our communities with smart pond technology. If you are interested in learning more ..read more

Get ready, there’s a new rule coming!   In 2020, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 712, also known as the Clean Waterways Act, that included a wide range of water-quality protection provisions aimed at minimizing the impact of known sources of nutrient pollution and strengthening regulatory requirements. As directed by section 5 of the Act, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and water management districts (WMDs) initiated rulemaking to update the stormwater design and operation regulations for environmental resource permitting.   FDEP and the WMDs form ..read more

You’ve decided that stormwater credits will benefit your project. Now what? To maximize design flexibility for its partners, National Stormwater Trust has created the Stormwater Nutrient Credit market, a first-of-its-kind trading program that allows public and private developers to meet a portion of their stormwater treatment requirements by purchasing credits generated off-site. This is also known as compensatory treatment. Similar to mitigation, this allows one location to be undertreated, while overtreating nearby in a way that doesn’t contribute to a water quality violation in the receivin ..read more