The best time to protect what flows over the weir is before it happens. Regular inspections, sediment removal, and bank stabilization through native plantings are essential steps in protecting your pond.

Our free stormwater pond consultations are designed to give you real, actionable insight into the health of your pond.

Ponds become magnets for wildlife, acting as both a refuge and a resource. Understanding the life they sustain can help us better appreciate their role in our communities and the environment.

Stormwater doesn’t just disappear; it travels from ponds to creeks, then to rivers, reservoirs, and penetrates aquifers supplying wells, connecting every site to the water we drink and the ecosystems we depend upon. 

In South Carolina’s challenging climate, choosing the right grass and planting technique is vital for quick, resilient soil stabilization and long‑term site performance. Strong turf not only prevents erosion and improves water infiltration but also promotes compliance with state regulations and long‑term site resilience.

This blog provides a straightforward checklist to guide your inspections. From stormwater ponds and bioswales to inlets and outlet structures, each section highlights what to look for and how to keep everything functioning as intended.

We work alongside contractors and developers to ensure your site stays inspection-ready, storm-smart, and fully compliant—from day one to final turnover.

We help engineers reduce project risk, increase review efficiency, and enhance long-term site performance.

Ecological Improvements is a trusted environmental compliance partner with a track record of helping towns, cities, and counties build, manage, and maintain stormwater compliance programs.

We’re proud to introduce Joseph Garavelli, Senior Environmental Consultant - someone whose passion for sustainability and compliance drives meaningful change across South Carolina’s landscapes.

Stormwater doesn’t have to be a liability. With the right approach, it can become an asset. An asset that protects your property, supports local ecosystems, and helps you meet environmental regulations. That’s where Low Impact Development (LID) comes in.

Whether you manage an HOA, oversee a commercial property, or are responsible for a permitted development, understanding your stormwater compliance responsibilities is critical to avoiding costly violations and protecting local water resources.

Here are five of the most common signs your stormwater pond may need attention, plus how our team can help keep your system functioning efficiently.

Stormwater ponds are vital for managing runoff, preventing flooding, and protecting water quality. However, over time, they can become less effective due to sediment buildup, erosion, or vegetation overgrowth.

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) carry a critical responsibility: maintaining the shared spaces that define the look, value, and livability of a community. Among the most important—and often overlooked—of these assets are community lakes and ponds.

Summer is a season for erosion problems. In South Carolina and across the Southeast, summer storms like hurricanes, pop-up thunderstorms, and flash floods can overwhelm even the most well-prepared ponds and waterways.

If you’ve noticed more regulatory attention lately, it’s not your imagination. This means that being proactive isn’t just smart—it’s essential.

Since launching EI in 2020, Jack has worked to make the company a leader in erosion control, site stabilization, and environmental restoration. His hands-on experience and deep knowledge of environmental science have helped EI grow into a trusted name in the industry.

At Ecological Improvements, we incorporate high-performance geotextile solutions into our erosion control strategies to ensure long-term soil stabilization and sustainability. In this guide, we’ll explain what geotextile mesh is, how it works, and the benefits of using it.

At Ecological Improvements, we know that proactive erosion control is always more cost-effective than waiting until the damage is severe. Here’s why addressing erosion early can save you time, money, and stress in the long run.