Does my site need a SWMP?

Our FAQ section provides a brief description of the sites that would require a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), but if you are new to Colorado or new to land development and construction you may want a more detailed description to help definitively determine whether...

Permission to Pollute?

When you’ve applied for a state permit from the State of Colorado, what are you actually “permitted” to do? Your permit is part of the Colorado Discharge Permit System. Check out the language below from the State’s permit: What does it mean? What you are seeing in the...

What’s in a SWMP?

It’s in the Details Check our resource section for copies of the state guidance document and the state SWMP inspection checklist. These are most complete and authoritative sources for answers to the question: What’s in a SWMP? For a quick overview of what is in...

What permits and plans do I need?

Patterns and Trends Because of the large number of projects we manage, our inspection team often sees patterns and trends in enforcement and compliance management that we’d like to share with you. This is one way we use our specialization to benefit our clients....

Your SWMP plan design will drive your stormwater budget

Stormwater Design, Installation and Maintenance are all related. Smart design will save you time and money in later phases of your project. Your budget for creating a Stormwater Management Plan will vary by project, of course, but it is often in the range of $1500 to...

Assigning roles for stormwater compliance

Achieving stormwater compliance at an active construction project is definitely a team sport. Players include the BMP contractor, an inspector, the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) designer, the site superintendent, possibly a project manager, and the owner is also...