One of the key tools and methods of containing an oil spill is with the use of floating booms. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) produced a very good video that explains the basics of that method. We encourage responders and...
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How to Choose Marine Construction Turbidity Barriers
Three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is composed of water and because humans need water, most of humanity lives in coastal regions. Construction is a big part of human activity and has an obvious impact on the environment. Human survival depends on the health of the...
How do Floating Turbidity Curtains impact construction site water?
Product: Enviro-USA Floating Turbidity Barrier Type 2 with a 10 ft impermeable skirt. Project Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canada Project Information: Replacement of bridge – The curtains surround a coffer dam to isolate the area where they’ll be pounding in...
Infamous oil spills over the years and how they were contained
Over the years, there have been many oil spills around the world and almost all of these disasters have required massive clean-up efforts. With each accident we learn more about how best to control oil leaks of different types. Below is a brief look at some of the...