Improper Chemical Handling Can Lead to Environmental Damage Environmental damage is completely avoidable with the right planning and tools. We will discuss chemical treatments as a needed erosion control BMP and what resources to consult when using them. Chemical Treatments Treatment chemicals should only be used if conventional BMPs are ineffective to protect against erosion. […]
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Stormwater Compliance for Concrete and Asphalt Subcontractors Introduction The stormwater permit for construction requires the developer/contractor to ensure that subcontractors or other outside service providers understand and follow the requirements of the permit and the SWPPP pertaining to the specific project and that the subcontractor follows the stormwater requirements. Failure of the governing municipality (MS4)
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Rain After a Drought can be Dangerous… Watch Out! Since droughts and wildfires plague the western half of our country, flooding seems to be the least of our worries. A large, interstate rainstorm sounds like the perfect remedy for our domestic and wild ecosystems. However, if we are unprepared, a storm could lead to flooding,
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Simple Ways You Can Impact the Environment You’ve Never Heard Before 71% of Earth is made up of water. Water is a life source, habitat, power supplier, and refuge for every carbon-based organism on our planet. With this in mind, it is important to step back and consider if we are doing enough to protect
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Happy Earth Day Happy Earth Day everyone! I’m sure everyone here has heard the stat “only 2.5% of earth’s water is freshwater” but did you know that only 1% of that water is actually accessible? “I know we’re all social distancing, but I still want to talk about ways we can preserve the planet’s most
How Maintaining a Good Relationship with Regulators Helps Stop Fees, Fines, and Shutdowns What if you could drastically reduce the amount of site visits and violations given from regulators? I can’t count the number of times I’ve worked with people who are certain that the regulator, whether it be the municipal, state, or EPA level,
How Millenials Can Change the Stormwater Landscape (For the Better) By Preston Vawdrey Working in a stormwater-conscious environment can sometimes be disheartening. The common joke around the office is nobody intends to get into stormwater but they fall into it. But maybe over the next few years, we could see a slight change in this
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How to Avoid EPA Fines and Penalties You can’t manage what you can’t see. Poorly Managed Environmental Inspections, Action Items, Documents, and Maps = HEAVY FINES & PENALTIES Where are your Stormwater or SPCC Plan inspections? Do you have instant access to them so that you can see if they are even being done? Do
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