We’re Feeling Green (For the Environment!)
Stephens Crossing @ Brandywine Culvert
Storm water management is a huge part of our site development work. That’s why we proactively think about the impacts of water, mitigating issues before they arise, and always – and we mean always – following state, local, and national environmental practices to ensure our work follows “green” systems and standards.
Green Practices
We know effective storm water management systems protect our customers’ projects as well as nearby water systems. We specialize in various sustainable water systems, including bioswales, dry ponds, concrete storm drains, submerged gravel wetlands, micro-bioretention areas, and embankments.
We also think about the environment when choosing resources and tools. For example, the permeable pavement we use lets rainwater and snow melt soak directly into the ground instead of finding its way into nearby water sources.
Chapel Creek Culvert Crossing Construction
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Because our Maryland and Delaware & Eastern Shore divisions work near the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, we are extremely well-versed in safe and responsible water management practices. We not only use sustainable stormwater management systems (mentioned above) to prevent rainwater from flowing into the water source, but we also protect water before it hits the Chesapeake region. One of these best practices includes running water through a filtration system prior to removing it from a project site.
Developing Sustainable Tomorrows
Sometimes it’s good to be picky – like when choosing our subcontractors. We only work with subcontractors who also strictly follow EPA and local standards and best practices. Many of our subcontractors are also members of the AUC, NUCA of the Carolinas, and Delaware Contractors Association, prioritizing sustainable best practices just as we do.
Working near the Chesapeake Bay on the Four Seasons at Kent Island project
Industry-Recognized
We’re not asking you to take our word for our green operations. Listen to others! We place such an emphasis on environmental responsibility that we were recognized by the Sussex Conservation District two years in a row with Site Contractor (Residential) Conservation Stewardship Award (CSA).
“We work closely with industry associations and outside companies to not only provide the best work for our customers, but for our environment, too,” said Project Manager Keith Eagle. “We are diligent to follow regulations and best practices to minimize our ecological footprint and serve as environmental stewards.”
Join Us!
Storm Water Management Week 2026 will be observed September 21-25. This year’s theme is erosion. Find a workshop and learn more: https://www.stormwaterawareness.org/.
Gaines and Company is a full-service grading and excavation company with offices in Maryland, North Carolina, and the Eastern Shore. The organization has over 70 years of experience in underground utilities, grading and excavating, sediment and erosion controls, and road work. Gaines and Company delivers safe, reliable, turnkey site development services in Maryland, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Delaware on time and within budget.
