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Soil Amendment: Florikan Receives Patent on Fertilizer that Reduces Environmental Impact Florikan has received U.S. patent number 7,267,707,707 B2 for their polyurethane encapsulated fertilizer. Marketed as Staged Nutrient Release (SNR) fertilizer, the company’s signature technology is cost effective and environmentally preferred. Florikan’s SNR technology earned the patent for the innovation that helps growers reduce fertilizer application while reducing the potential amount of nitrate and phosphate runoff typically associated with traditional fertilizers. Circle 266 on Reader Service Card or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard Infrastructure: 24/7 protection from accidental and unauthorized entry Sim/Tech Filter offers security nets for risers that provide protection from accidental or unauthorized entry into tanks. The STF-N24 is designed to fit 18" to 24" risers, STF-N30 is designed to fit 24" to 30" risers while the STF-N36 is designed to fit 30" to 36". They attach with eye bolts so they work for most risers. They stay in place at all times. There is no impact on the service, pump hoses can be inserted through the web. Optional quick links (STFQLINK) are also available for instances where a larger opening is needed. Circle 269 on Reader Service Card or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard Water Products: Otterbine releases new Sub-surface Diffused Air System Otterbine Barebo Inc. announces the release on the next generation of their diffused aeration system with the Air Flo 2. Developed in response to the markets demand for a premium quality, diffused-aeration product, the Air Flo 2 provides optimum aeration while maintaining the natural appearance of a water feature. Diffused aeration systems induce oxygen into water features by producing air bubbles at the pond bottom which transfer through the entire water column effectively mixing bottom and top waters breaking up thermal stratification. Able to operate in up to 40ft (12m) of water, the system incorporates a standard valve box that allows for better air flow control and the ability for managing multiple ponds with one aeration system. Circle 267 on Reader Service Card or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard Technology Avineon announced that it has recently begun a geographic information system (GIS) project to migrate ACEDL Smallworld data and OSP InSight data to Fiber Manager, a new extension of the recently released Telvent Miner & Miner (TM&M) ArcFM Solution. The project entails extraction and migration of all telecommunications-related data for a mid-sized East Coast utility company. Circle 270 on Reader Service Card or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard Land Development Opportunities Northeast Pennsylvania Earth Conservancy has multiple land sales options in Luzerne County that include some or all of the following: Technology GPS software manufacturer Northport Systems, Inc., announced upgrades to its online map resource, Fugawi Touratel. An interactive mapping website targeting outdoor enthusiasts, Fugawi Touratel allows users to view and print Canadian and US topographic maps from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In addition to its new, comprehensive collection of Canadian topographic data, Touratel.com now supports faster zoom and enhanced print capabilities including grid lines and large format printing. Circle 268 on Reader Service Card or www.SLDTonline.com/webcard Commercial Development Residential Areas Koz Incentives Variety Of Parcel Sizes Near Major Highways Access To Rail Lines Shirley Santine, Real Estate Coordinator 570/823-3445 www.earthconservancy.org www.SLDTonline.com 51 http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://www.earthconservancy.org http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://Touratel.com http://www.earthconservancy.org http://www.SLDTonline.com/webcard http://www.SLDTonline.com

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Sustainable Land Development Today - May 2008 Contents Our Voice Editorial Board SLDT Resources Addressing a Crisis with Wastewater Recycling Visionary Award Finalists The Jonquil City - How a City Revitalized its Downtown Industry Spotlight: Enviroquip Solar Power System Design and Installation Stormwater: The Return of the Cistern Site Amenity: Fiber Optics Surveying and Mapping Wastewater: Low-Pressure System Special Feature: The Urban Canopy as Infrastructure Industry News Advertiser Index Products/Services Showcase Classifieds The Last Word: Nature Bats Last…

Sustainable Land Development Today - May 2008

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