Once April 1st comes around, many people know that it’s time to take their rain boots, umbrellas, and ponchos out of storage for the spring. The age-old saying “April showers bring May flowers” has been around for longer than you think. In fact, the phase originates from a short poem written by a man named Thomas Tussler, way back in …

Porous bituminous pavement is a type of paved surface that has a higher percentage of voids than typical pavement. These voids allow water to pass through the surface easily, reaching the groundwater table beneath. Porous pavement is becoming increasingly useful to land developers, as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) classifies it as a form of “Green Infrastructure,” …

AutoCAD Civil 3D is a very intricate program that is widely used in the Civil Engineering and Surveying Professions. Throughout the years, this program has been optimized to expedite the design process and new capabilities have been added to assist civil engineers in a wide range of tasks. One capability that our team at WJH Engineering utilizes to provide value …

Becoming a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is a milestone many graduate engineers strive to reach in their careers. This title is significant for many reasons. To a client, it means you’ve got the credentials to warrant their trust and respect. To an employer, it signals your ability to take on a higher level of responsibility. Basically, becoming a licensed P.E. is …

The strongest communities are built on a foundation of trust and cooperation. The New Jersey League of Municipalities Annual Conference contributes towards a sense of community in New Jersey by providing private professionals and government officials with an opportunity to network and share their ideas. This event is particularly beneficial to New Jersey residents because it opens the doors to …

Landscape architects design outdoor spaces within housing developments, urban areas, campuses, and recreational facilities. Their work takes social and natural processes into consideration to establish harmony between human communities and the natural environment they are set in. The importance of landscape architects has increased in recent years due to the growing concern for climate change and natural disasters. A landscape …

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) focuses on three major components for stormwater management systems. The first component is quantity, which refers to the amount of stormwater that a system can collect. The second component is quality, which refers to the treatment of said stormwater. And the final component is infiltration, which refers to a system’s ability to …

In recent years, there has been more of an emphasis on water  quality treatment in stormwater management systems. The term ‘water  quality’ refers to the condition of the water, including its chemical,  physical, and biological properties, with respect to its intended use  (whether it be for drinking, swimming, or agricultural uses).   Typically, water quality treatment is addressed through the  installation …

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced that significant changes will be coming to the Flood Hazard Area Control Act. It is expected the notice will be published on July 3rd or 17th of 2023, and the amended rules will be effective immediately. Some of the changes going into effect include:   Stormwater facilities must manage runoff for …