Non-Structural BMPs for Stormwater Compliance

In addition to structural Best Management Practices (as discussed in the previous blog post), we will also discuss the other category that BMPs can fall into: Non-structural.  Non-structural BMPs Non-structural BMPs include managing stormwater runoff through land...

Why Stormwater Compliance Matters for Construction Projects

  Erosion Control Blanket installed on a slope. In last week’s blog, “What is Stormwater Compliance?”, we explained the basics of what stormwater compliance is and the necessary agencies involved. For contractors, developers, and project managers, understanding...

What is Stormwater Compliance?

What is Stormwater Compliance? During a rainfall event (i.e. rain, snow, sleet, etc.), stormwater can flow across construction sites, industrial facilities, and urban areas, picking up sediment, debris, and various pollutants along the way. Without effective...

Phasing of Plans Yields Better Compliance.

Looking Back Back in the stone age, when our experience with stormwater regulations in Colorado began in the mid 1990s, most Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) had single map included to show the location of specific items. This helped a lot with getting the initial...