Summit Stormwater Blog
Tips, Tricks and Expertise from the Summit Team.
How Drones Are Transforming Stormwater Compliance and Environmental Consulting
In an ever-advancing technological world, the environmental industry is no exception to adapting and utilizing new...
Seasonal Stormwater Compliance Tips: Year-Round Stormwater Management in Colorado
With the changing of the seasons, the implications of Stormwater Compliance will look different. Stormwater Compliance...
Colorado Stormwater Agencies: State vs. Local Roles, Responsibilities, and Compliance Requirements
Stormwater permits exist to regulate the runoff from various disturbance activities and protect waterways. Both state...
Stormwater Compliance: A Step by Step Checklist for Businesses
Stormwater regulations can be complex, but compliance is critical to protect water quality and avoid costly fines. Our...
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...
Structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Stormwater Compliance
In stormwater compliance, “BMP” stands for Best Management Practices. BMPs can consist of methods, devices, or land...
How to Prepare for a State Stormwater Compliance Inspection in Colorado
What is a state stormwater inspection? State stormwater compliance inspections are carried out by the Colorado...
The Cost of Stormwater Non-Compliance: Fines, Lawsuits, and Reputation
When construction projects fall out of stormwater compliance, there can be multiple consequences. Stormwater...
Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) in Colorado Explained
Once you understand the basics of stormwater compliance (reference our previous blog What is Stormwater Compliance),...
The Top 5 Stormwater Compliance Violations (and How to Avoid Them)
As discussed in previous blogs, stormwater compliance involves many moving parts. Violations can happen—sometimes...
Why Stormwater Compliance Matters for Construction Projects
In last week’s blog, “What is Stormwater Compliance?”, we explained the basics of what stormwater compliance is and...
What is Stormwater Compliance?
During a rainfall event (i.e. rain, snow, sleet, etc.), stormwater can flow across construction sites, industrial...