Industry Insights & Regulatory Updates

Expert perspectives on stormwater management and environmental compliance in Florida.

Environmental Compliance

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Florida’s Coral Reefs

Today, Florida’s coral reefs are under tremendous pressure for survival.  Urban development, poor water quality,...
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Permeable versus Impermeable Surfaces

In the construction business these words, both permeable and impermeable, are often used.  Today’s urban...
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Berm it

Pre-planning for stormwater run-off and erosion and sediment control early is a necessity.  All landscapes...
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Industrial Stormwater Compliance Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping is just good housekeeping.  Recordkeeping is preserving saved documentation that will assist industrial clients...
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Guard your Inlet

There are many types of inlets and the two most common seen during stormwater inspections...
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It’s time to fertilize, but be careful

Everyone enjoys a lush and green lawn.  Every year, many Floridians fertilize their landscapes to...
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Spring is in the Air!

Spring in Florida typically runs from late March through May.  Spring for many people is...
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What’s the Deal with Concrete Washout?

First, what is concrete? The definition directly from encyclopedia.com states, “concrete is a hardened building...
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Total Maximum Daily Load

Construction sites near bodies of water can influence rivers and lakes becoming turbid. Turbidity is...
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Conditions for Industrial BMPs

Did you know most of our water pollution comes from an accumulation of many sources? ...