When undergoing a construction project, there are several permits that you will need to worry about. One of the most important permits is a Construction General Permit, which will enable your site to discharge excess stormwater into a point discharge system.…

Erosion control is an essential part of stormwater management, especially for temporary or permanent structures adjacent to rivers, streams, and other water sources.

Not only do erosion BMPs help protect these water sources from sediment and pollution that may empty into these areas, but they also protect nearby structures from flooding and elevated water levels.…

Bushes and weeds can quickly fill the empty spaces and fields that human hands and machines leave untouched.

Bush hogging is an efficient land clearing and management technique that can help you mow and flatten areas thick with brush without disturbing the native vegetation.…

Street sweepers have the power to transform communities and projects by maintaining proper cleanliness and aesthetics that add value for all relevant stakeholders.

Beyond this, street sweeping services also help protect local environments by eliminating pollution that can impact air and water quality.…

Construction sites that disturb one acre or more of land and discharge into public waters are required to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) when applying for a construction general permit. These plans are designed to limit the exposure of pollution with stormwater runoff to protect local environments.…

While erosion can damage the quality of the soil, the larger environmental concern arises when that soil becomes dislodged, which leads to sedimentation. As sediment gets washed away by stormwater, it can mix with local environments, leading to water turbidity and other harmful effects.…

The first step before beginning any construction or agricultural project is land clearing to remove any obstacles present.

However, not all land clearing methods are suitable, and when hiring a land clearing company, they may suggest their own, which could impact the price and time it takes.…

Construction activity and land clearing can leave soil liable to erosion and sedimentation, which eventually mixes with stormwater runoff and leads to pollution.

Experts often recommend temporary seeding, especially on hills and slopes, to improve soil infiltration and slow the velocity of stormwater runoff.…

In the realm of stormwater management, the storm drain inlet serves as a critical final juncture before pollution-laden stormwater runoff and public surface waters.

Not only do storm drains and curb inlets provide an opportunity to filter out sediment before their final discharge, but site operators must ensure that these systems are draining properly to prevent flooding.…

Cement and concrete are ubiquitous building materials used in virtually every construction and land development project in the United States.

However, concrete and cement tend to generate significant waste, from resource extraction to carbon dioxide release.

One of the primary causes of concern for the EPA and many states has been what to do with leftover concrete waste that site operators wash away to prevent the materials from hardening.…