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All Aboard Stormwater
Marinas and shipyards make their home on or adjacent to waterways. Marina operators and their tenants frequently store oil, fuel, and many other hazardous chemicals used to maintain their vessels. These harmful substances can be carried off by stormwater attributing to a negative impact to nearby waterbodies. While performing boat maintenance and general…
Read MoreBe Empowered by BMPs
There are a variety of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be implemented to help maintain compliance and regulatory requirements. BMPs can be characterized into two types, either structural or non-Structural. What is the difference? Structural BMPs focus on preventing pollutants in stormwater runoff from leaving site boundaries. All types of structural BMPs…
Read MoreStormwater Inspection – More Than a Permit Requirement
A stormwater compliance inspection can be considered a documented snapshot in time of the construction project from the planning phase to the final stabilization. Each inspection can provide a story to the evolution of a construction projects performance against minimizing erosion and sediment departing the boundaries of the construction site. The primary mission of…
Read MoreDo you require an MSGP Coverage?
Many industrial facilities are required to receive coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The MSGP is under the federal and designated local state authorities of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial activities that fall under the scope of the MSGP regulations, may be required to obtain MSGP coverage to…
Read MoreIndustrial Stormwater Violations can Occur
The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. Congress enacted the law in response to rampant contamination of waterways and brought about important improvements across the nation. After more than 50 years of…
Read MoreERP vs. NPDES Stormwater Permit: Understanding the Difference Before Your Project Begins
One of the most common questions we hear from developers, contractors, and property owners is, “If I already have an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP), do I still need an NPDES Stormwater Permit?” The short answer is yes—many projects require both. Although both permits deal with stormwater, they regulate different aspects of your project and are…
Read MoreSimple Safety Standards
Employees who come to work every day knowing there is little risk of getting hurt, bullied, harassed, or criticized feel empowered. An organizations most critical asset are their employees. Happy employees produce more work and want to engage and contribute to the organizations success. It is leaderships responsibility to provide a safe environment…
Read MoreNails, The Unexpected Danger
Excessive nails are often used on construction projects. Nails are certainly essential for many construction projects that involve wood materials that are used for such things as framing a building. Many sites while inspecting for stormwater compliance, we often see nails scattered aimlessly throughout a project. Sometimes we may think there are as many…
Read MoreJune is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council dedicates June as National Safety Month and is considered an annual monthlong observance. During National Safety Month, the importance of safety is elevated to encourage individuals and organizations to proactively participate in activities and programs to reduce injury and accidents in the workplace. Construction sites are among one of the most…
Read More2026 Hurricane Season is Here
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. This is the time of year when tropical and subtropical cyclones are most likely to form in the North Atlantic Ocean. Hurricanes develop and intensify over warm tropical waters. They often begin as tropical disturbances or tropical storms and can strengthen as they draw…
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