Industry Insights & Regulatory Updates

Expert perspectives on stormwater management and environmental compliance in Florida.

Land Development

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Difficult to Dissipate

As the construction site becomes more impacted with less vegetation and more structural impervious surfaces...
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What does NPDES Mean?

NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPDES was created in 1972 as an...
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Rain Data is Imperative

KCI has an informative and active storm and rain watch initiative that allows every employee...
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Assembling the Team

Construction site operators who are requiring coverage under the Florida Construction Generic Permit (CGP) must...
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Protecting your Perimeter

Any well-fortified area starts with a sound and solid perimeter.  We all have learned that...
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Industrial Attention to Detail

During industrial activities, stormwater can contact manufacturing materials, equipment, and chemicals.  Pollutants like oil and...
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Population Growth Driving New Construction

Population growth and economic development is still on the rise!  The US census data shows...
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Stormwater Runoff Intensity

Over the years, we have learned that excess nutrients are the leading cause of impairment...
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The Seasons are Changing

The Sunshine State is many times right at the top of most people’s wish list...
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What does Compliance Really Mean?

A construction site must be operationally effective in controlling erosion and preventing sedimentation from reaching...