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🐾 native Texan fauna 🐾 • bitten by @13problemcat.bsky.social 💙 • 🌿 environmental engineering grad student and water resources engineer (stormwater enthusiast) 🌊 • Mitski’s losing dog 🐕
there were also a similar cast iron inlet type out there that didn't have any vanes to prevent debris from flowing in. they were much larger the other type and both seemed to have the same fracture above the curb-cut.
also another no dumping marker!!
also another no dumping marker!!
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
there were also a similar cast iron inlet type out there that didn't have any vanes to prevent debris from flowing in. they were much larger the other type and both seemed to have the same fracture above the curb-cut.
also another no dumping marker!!
also another no dumping marker!!
was up in Denton again this weekend to see a friend and spotted these funky little catch basins from Neenah Foundry!
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
was up in Denton again this weekend to see a friend and spotted these funky little catch basins from Neenah Foundry!
earlier this week I got to attend some floodplain management trainings at the with Dallas Water Utilities, and while I was there I got a closeup look at Baker Pump Station! (which is actually three different pump stations, and is one of six PS along the main west/east levees of the Dallas Floodway)!
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
earlier this week I got to attend some floodplain management trainings at the with Dallas Water Utilities, and while I was there I got a closeup look at Baker Pump Station! (which is actually three different pump stations, and is one of six PS along the main west/east levees of the Dallas Floodway)!
good maneing!!
it seems I forgot to post abt #maneymonday, kind of in the thick of it rn 😭
so here's wishing everyone a real tampin' tuesday instead!
it seems I forgot to post abt #maneymonday, kind of in the thick of it rn 😭
so here's wishing everyone a real tampin' tuesday instead!
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
good maneing!!
it seems I forgot to post abt #maneymonday, kind of in the thick of it rn 😭
so here's wishing everyone a real tampin' tuesday instead!
it seems I forgot to post abt #maneymonday, kind of in the thick of it rn 😭
so here's wishing everyone a real tampin' tuesday instead!
happy #maneymonday, y'all!!!!
pov: we're on a walk and there's a storm sewer cover I NEED to stop and look at (and maybe take a pic of 👀),,,
pov: we're on a walk and there's a storm sewer cover I NEED to stop and look at (and maybe take a pic of 👀),,,
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
happy #maneymonday, y'all!!!!
pov: we're on a walk and there's a storm sewer cover I NEED to stop and look at (and maybe take a pic of 👀),,,
pov: we're on a walk and there's a storm sewer cover I NEED to stop and look at (and maybe take a pic of 👀),,,
I got a little treat for going out and voting last night: some no-dumping inlet covers and ID markers!!
I've seen this type of cover used in a few different cities, but this is the first time I've found a custom no dumping marker with an inlet and receiving body ID!! super cool!!!
I've seen this type of cover used in a few different cities, but this is the first time I've found a custom no dumping marker with an inlet and receiving body ID!! super cool!!!
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I got a little treat for going out and voting last night: some no-dumping inlet covers and ID markers!!
I've seen this type of cover used in a few different cities, but this is the first time I've found a custom no dumping marker with an inlet and receiving body ID!! super cool!!!
I've seen this type of cover used in a few different cities, but this is the first time I've found a custom no dumping marker with an inlet and receiving body ID!! super cool!!!
first #maneymonday of November!!
it's finally almost-kinda-sort of feeling like fall, the perfect time to stretch those legs and tamp about in the nearest grassy field!!
it's finally almost-kinda-sort of feeling like fall, the perfect time to stretch those legs and tamp about in the nearest grassy field!!
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
first #maneymonday of November!!
it's finally almost-kinda-sort of feeling like fall, the perfect time to stretch those legs and tamp about in the nearest grassy field!!
it's finally almost-kinda-sort of feeling like fall, the perfect time to stretch those legs and tamp about in the nearest grassy field!!
and on the topic of railroad culverts, while we were in town we stumbled across a model railroad exhibit hall, and wouldn't you know they threw in a few drainage structures just for me! (and to prevent water from overtopping/washing out the RR of course)
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
and on the topic of railroad culverts, while we were in town we stumbled across a model railroad exhibit hall, and wouldn't you know they threw in a few drainage structures just for me! (and to prevent water from overtopping/washing out the RR of course)
downstream of the RR crossing, the water enters the rightmost of these three funky protruding CMP culverts that outfall to a pond
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
downstream of the RR crossing, the water enters the rightmost of these three funky protruding CMP culverts that outfall to a pond
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
speaking of corrugated metal pipe, there were a TON of these 6-8" driveway culverts, which is cool bc it's not often you see CMPs that small in size!
went up to the town of Whitewright for a fall festival this weekend and spotted a few silly culverts!!
most notably, we found a VERY old concrete arch culvert that seems to be from 1908 beneath a stretch of Dallas Garland & Northeastern RR track!
most notably, we found a VERY old concrete arch culvert that seems to be from 1908 beneath a stretch of Dallas Garland & Northeastern RR track!
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
went up to the town of Whitewright for a fall festival this weekend and spotted a few silly culverts!!
most notably, we found a VERY old concrete arch culvert that seems to be from 1908 beneath a stretch of Dallas Garland & Northeastern RR track!
most notably, we found a VERY old concrete arch culvert that seems to be from 1908 beneath a stretch of Dallas Garland & Northeastern RR track!
I've gotta say, Denton seems to have done a pretty decent job of incorporating stormwater BMPs alongside bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and is a great example of how complete streets and green infrastructure complement each other!!
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I've gotta say, Denton seems to have done a pretty decent job of incorporating stormwater BMPs alongside bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and is a great example of how complete streets and green infrastructure complement each other!!
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
btw here's the same street before and after the redesign:
the curbcut itself seems to dissipate energy somewhat by making the water change directions/pass through the slits, which helps avoid eroding out soil in the rain garden AND helps collect debris in a nice little "forebay" that can easily be cleaned out (if they maintain them like they should lol)
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
the curbcut itself seems to dissipate energy somewhat by making the water change directions/pass through the slits, which helps avoid eroding out soil in the rain garden AND helps collect debris in a nice little "forebay" that can easily be cleaned out (if they maintain them like they should lol)
it seems they strategically placed curb cuts on gutter lines upstream of conventional grey infrastructure inlets (where ROW allowed) so that the GI can capture the runoff/forst pollutant flush from smaller events, and the typical inlets can cover the higher-intensity events!
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
it seems they strategically placed curb cuts on gutter lines upstream of conventional grey infrastructure inlets (where ROW allowed) so that the GI can capture the runoff/forst pollutant flush from smaller events, and the typical inlets can cover the higher-intensity events!
went up to Denton this weekend with some friends for the Halloween festivities (coffin racing and such)!
and spotted a few unusual inlets and some green stormwater infrastructure, I could spend all day stormwater spotting in Denton lol
and spotted a few unusual inlets and some green stormwater infrastructure, I could spend all day stormwater spotting in Denton lol
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
went up to Denton this weekend with some friends for the Halloween festivities (coffin racing and such)!
and spotted a few unusual inlets and some green stormwater infrastructure, I could spend all day stormwater spotting in Denton lol
and spotted a few unusual inlets and some green stormwater infrastructure, I could spend all day stormwater spotting in Denton lol
it's #maneymonday!!!
this is your reminder to stop and sniff the fruits (enjoy the little things) today :)
this is your reminder to stop and sniff the fruits (enjoy the little things) today :)
October 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
it's #maneymonday!!!
this is your reminder to stop and sniff the fruits (enjoy the little things) today :)
this is your reminder to stop and sniff the fruits (enjoy the little things) today :)
last big find: seems like someone didn’t consider existing drainage utilities when putting in this little retaining wall around the Cotton Bowl 😭
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
October 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
last big find: seems like someone didn’t consider existing drainage utilities when putting in this little retaining wall around the Cotton Bowl 😭
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
this was the only spot I saw where they had to jut the wall inward to avoid covering over a curb inlet cover
speaking of trench drains, Fair Park has a TON of little slot and trench drains scattered around (though quite a few of them have clogging issues or are partially paved over even)
October 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
speaking of trench drains, Fair Park has a TON of little slot and trench drains scattered around (though quite a few of them have clogging issues or are partially paved over even)
I also saw a bunch of these “no dumping drains to creek” markers, but they were all in spanish (aside from “ City of Dallas Stormwater Management”)
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I also saw a bunch of these “no dumping drains to creek” markers, but they were all in spanish (aside from “ City of Dallas Stormwater Management”)
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
though technically an arroyo is a liiiiittle different than a creek
I went to the state fair with some friends this weekend, here’s what I saw!!
to start, here’s a silly combo inlet using what appears to be trench drain grates/frames? definitely a custom job 😭
to start, here’s a silly combo inlet using what appears to be trench drain grates/frames? definitely a custom job 😭
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I went to the state fair with some friends this weekend, here’s what I saw!!
to start, here’s a silly combo inlet using what appears to be trench drain grates/frames? definitely a custom job 😭
to start, here’s a silly combo inlet using what appears to be trench drain grates/frames? definitely a custom job 😭
LEGENDARY FIND DURING LAST NIGHT’S WALK: CITY OF DALLAƧ STORM SEWER INLET COVER!!!!!
October 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
LEGENDARY FIND DURING LAST NIGHT’S WALK: CITY OF DALLAƧ STORM SEWER INLET COVER!!!!!
went on a walk along a trail yesterday and saw lots of swale-based drainage!a couple grate/drop inlets at low points (with tiny little outfalls!) and a pair of curb inlets, one of which had an open back to capture flow from the grass swale behind it!!
October 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
went on a walk along a trail yesterday and saw lots of swale-based drainage!a couple grate/drop inlets at low points (with tiny little outfalls!) and a pair of curb inlets, one of which had an open back to capture flow from the grass swale behind it!!
went on a walk tonight and saw some sad looking combo inlet grates :(
the first one looks like the grate fully failed and they’re just throwing traffic channelizers down there (that one in the structure’s almost 4’ tall!), and the second one lost a vane :(
the first one looks like the grate fully failed and they’re just throwing traffic channelizers down there (that one in the structure’s almost 4’ tall!), and the second one lost a vane :(
October 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
went on a walk tonight and saw some sad looking combo inlet grates :(
the first one looks like the grate fully failed and they’re just throwing traffic channelizers down there (that one in the structure’s almost 4’ tall!), and the second one lost a vane :(
the first one looks like the grate fully failed and they’re just throwing traffic channelizers down there (that one in the structure’s almost 4’ tall!), and the second one lost a vane :(
hi animals on my phone!!
been thinking about bringing back my #maneymonday posting perhaps, and would you look at that, it’s today!!
happy maney monday y’all :3
been thinking about bringing back my #maneymonday posting perhaps, and would you look at that, it’s today!!
happy maney monday y’all :3
October 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
hi animals on my phone!!
been thinking about bringing back my #maneymonday posting perhaps, and would you look at that, it’s today!!
happy maney monday y’all :3
been thinking about bringing back my #maneymonday posting perhaps, and would you look at that, it’s today!!
happy maney monday y’all :3
IT’S INTERNATIONAL MANED WOLF DAY, REJOICE!!!!! 🥳
October 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
IT’S INTERNATIONAL MANED WOLF DAY, REJOICE!!!!! 🥳
other interesting note: the access cover seems to be for “City of [blank]”
that’s a new one lol
that’s a new one lol
October 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
other interesting note: the access cover seems to be for “City of [blank]”
that’s a new one lol
that’s a new one lol