Marcus Ellery
Last seen: 14 days ago
Marcus is a civil engineer who has designed and inspected stormwater infrastructure across the Northeast. His career spans municipal consulting, construction oversight, and green infrastructure implementation. He writes about outfalls, drainage systems, and the structural challenges faced by aging municipal networks.
The Hidden Costs of Undersized Culverts: How Small Open...
Culverts are among the most common pieces of stormwater and roadway infrastructure in the United States, yet they often receive fa...
What Is a Bioswale and How Does It Work?
Bioswales use vegetation and engineered soils to slow, filter, and infiltrate stormwater runoff. Learn how they work, their design...
Retrofit Playbook: Turning Vacant Lots into Stormwater ...
Every city block dotted with vacant parcels holds an untapped reservoir of stormwater capacity and civic pride. By treating retrof...
The True Cost of Deferred Drainage Maintenance: Liabili...
Deferred drainage maintenance may seem harmless when budgets are tight, yet the hidden costs - legal exposure, emergency flood res...
The Power of Riparian Buffers: Natural Defenders of Wat...
As municipalities seek to balance growth with sustainability, riparian buffers stand out as a practical tool for protecting local ...
Public Outreach Ideas for Stormwater Management Plans
Effective stormwater outreach doesn’t have to be complicated, even small efforts can build public understanding and support. By en...