An Expanding World
Did you know Florida contains more than 30,000 lakes? Combined, they make up more than three million acres. The lakes, streams, and rivers in F
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Who is Responsible?
In February 2015, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) revised the Construction Generic Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharge fr
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A Quick History Lesson
The concerns associated to stormwater started with the Clean Water Act (CWA) recognizing rampant contamination of waterways that brought about import
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Scope of a Stormwater Inspection
A stormwater compliance inspection can be considered a documented snapshot in time of the construction project from the planning phase to the final s
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Summer Heat and Algae
Water quality is increasingly becoming a top priority for the state of Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) performs al
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Sedimentation Contamination
Sedimentation can have harmful effects on our ecosystem. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states the following, “Sediment in stream beds d
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Maximize Stormwater Infiltration
The goal of a quality Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is to promote stormwater management and erosion and sediment control. Stormwater r
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Nonpoint Source Water Pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) basically defines nonpoint Source pollution as any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal d
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2022 Hurricane Season is Here
Living in Florida, we always have a chance for a tropical storm or a hurricane. July is considered the middle of the tropical rainy season
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Nails, The Unexpected Danger
Excessive nails are often used on construction projects. Nails are certainly essential for many construction projects that involve wood mat
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