Archive for October 2024

Construction site operators must comply with the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) stormwater regulations, which are implemented by the state of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FCGP).  These regulations include developing a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), implementing erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs), and good housekeeping management.   Construction site stormwater regulations…

In the state of Florida construction projects impacting over an acre of land are required to perform National Pollutant Discharge Ellimination System (NPDES) inspections once a week and for every half inch rain event. The NPDES program is implement and administered through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Construction Generic Permit (CGP). Florida also…

Measuring up your stabilization is not just a suggestion—it is a necessity. Implementing effective and formidable, best management stormwater practices is critical in mitigating erosion, controlling sediment runoff, and maintaining site integrity.  Erosion control and soil stabilization are critical components in maintaining the integrity of our ecosystems, especially in Florida, where stormwater management is paramount.…

Wherever you are in Florida, you are never far from the ocean. Additionally, Florida is also known for having an abundance of lakes, ponds, springs, and wetlands. These bodies of water are vital to the state’s ecosystem, and it is also very important to protect them. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) states that…