Oysters: Nature’s Dirt Recycler

Boating is a great way to enjoy our natural resources but boating and boat yards are also potential pollutant sources if not managed effectively. It may be hard to visualize how boat yards contribute to pollution outside of the occasional small fueling mishaps, but boat yards and marinas still have to stay on guard to prevent pollution. For…

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Dust Control on Construction Sites

It’s that time of year in Florida when the winds are high and rainfall is low, leading to a common and pervasive issue on active construction sites – dust. In accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), all construction sites that disturb 1 acre of land or more must have coverage under the…

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Exposure or No Exposure, that is the Question!

Conditional No Exposure Exclusion Permits: What are They & Do I Need One? All industrial businesses that fall within one of the EPAs 30 pre-defined industrial sectors must have some type of stormwater permit. The good news is that the types of activities and processes conducted on site may qualify you for the Conditional No…

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