Happy Earth Day from KCI!

Earth Day began 51 years ago on April 22, 1970 as a movement to honor earth and bring awareness to the importance of protecting its precious resources. Since then, Earth Day has been expanded and stimulated by the efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Clean Water Act, both of which advocate the importance of unified efforts for a cleaner Earth. In addition to government entities and policies, there are numerous everyday actions we can take to protect Earth, such as: using less water and electricity, recycling, composting, reducing single-use plastics, and buying local.  All of these efforts are certainly important.

KCI Environmental Consultant

At KCI we focus specifically on minimizing stormwater runoff which is considered one of the most damaging sources of pollution today. Florida’s population growth is on a dramatic upward trajectory that will require over seven million additional acres of the state to be developed by 2060.  This dramatic increase in land development will undoubtedly drive economic and industry innovation, and this will also diminish green space for plants and wildlife. The active construction required to develop such large areas of land will also generate a tremendous increase in soil erosion, sedimentation, excess nutrients, and chemical pollutants into our waterways. Stormwater picks up debris, chemicals, and other hazardous substance that eventually flow into our waterways. This process is called nonpoint source pollution. State of Florida EPA reports that stormwater nonpoint source pollution is the leading cause of water quality problems today. With tremendous population growth and subsequently increased land development, we will continue to deplete the ability for stormwater to naturally absorb into the ground.

To address this pressing issue, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA). The NPDES program addresses water quality issues by regulating point and nonpoint sources that discharge pollutants to waters of the United States. KCI’s services are centered around the NPDES program and focuses on reducing stormwater pollutants for industrial organizations, land developers, and contractors, that need assistance tackling tough environmental issues.  KCI can implement, monitor, and manage cost saving environmental best management practices to prevent hazardous conditions from stormwater exposure. Let’s do our small part together in saving our wonderful planet earth.

Manage Waste Wisely

It is safe to say most people are concerned about the environment. There are things people do every day that have s

Conserving Water

Many of America’s waterbodies are too polluted for fishing, aquatic life, or swimming. Untreated sewage, stormwater,

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website clearly states all of us should practice the process of

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