Industry Insights & Regulatory Updates

Expert perspectives on stormwater management and environmental compliance in Florida.

Think Green

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An Expanding World

Did you know Florida contains more than 30,000 lakes?  Combined, they make up more than...
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Who is Responsible?

In February 2015, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) revised the Construction Generic Permit...
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A Quick History Lesson

The concerns associated to stormwater started with the Clean Water Act (CWA) recognizing rampant contamination...
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Scope of a Stormwater Inspection

A stormwater compliance inspection can be considered a documented snapshot in time of the construction...
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Summer Heat and Algae

Water quality is increasingly becoming a top priority for the state of Florida. The Florida...
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Sedimentation Contamination

Sedimentation can have harmful effects on our ecosystem. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states the...
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Maximize Stormwater Infiltration

The goal of a quality Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is to promote stormwater management...
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Nonpoint Source Water Pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) basically defines nonpoint Source pollution as any source of water...
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Recognizing World Reef Awareness Day

World Reef Awareness Day is recognized on the 1st of June. This is a day...
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Florida’s Coral Reefs

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