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During the peak of a construction project, the increased presence of machinery, equipment, and activities can significantly heighten the risk of contaminants leaving the site. A construction site operator must operate at their optimum level of performance during this time of construction. Their role is constantly revolving around managing and maintaining work schedules to stay…

Land development reduces soil infiltration capacity and diminishes the ability to naturally absorb rainwater. While clearing land for a new project, most of the topsoil and vegitation are removed to prepare the land for construction. In doing so, this removes the source of controlling erosion and sediment from taking place during a heavy rainstorm. A…

Construction projects must take precautions to protect local bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, streams and sensitive wetlands from erosion and sediment caused by stormwater runoff.   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly considers sediment as the most common pollutant in rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. Identifying sediment as the most common pollutant affecting our…

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…

Hydraulic mulch is a type of erosion control measure used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in various applications, such as construction sites, highways, slopes, and disturbed areas. It consists of a mixture of water, mulch fibers, tackifiers, and other additives that form a slurry-like substance.  It is typically sprayed onto the soil surface using…

Iron makes up more than 30% of the Earth’s mass, and is a universal element found in the atmosphere and specifically in all our waterways, such as lakes rivers, and oceans. It is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and among the most essential elements in the Earth’s ecosystem.  The fundamentals of our water…