Newletters, helpful advice and other pearls of wisdom from Earthworks' staff.
by Brian Hartman - Lead Compliance Manager, Minnesota // 2021-09-08
Sediment pollution is the most impactful source of pollution effecting United States waters. Of all sediment pollution, approximately 30 percent is caused by natural erosion. The remaining 70 percent is caused by human activity, mainly from construction sites. Sediment pollution has negat...
Read Moreby Martin CervantesDelgado - Lead Compliance Manager, Arizona East // 2021-09-08
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is in the process of modifying the existing Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) General Permits (GPs). ADEQ is trying to simplify the implementation of the new Arizona Surface Water Protection Program (SWPP) by ex...
Read Moreby Blake Curran - Lead Compliance Manager, Colorado // 2021-09-08
Understanding the soils composition found within your project boundary is an important feature when planning your erosion and sediment control needs. The Natural Resource Conservation Service classifies soils by the Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) and it represents the soils runoff potential,...
Read Moreby Brooks Morse, Lead Compliance Manager—Arizona West // 2021-04-07
The Coronavirus Outbreak has affected many of the nation’s workplace environments and has limited employee in person interaction in most industries. Earthworks has noticed enforcement agencies across the county adapting to this in several ways. One agency that has made considerable adjustments...
Read Moreby Travis Jendel, Lead Compliance Manager—Texas // 2021-04-07
In the month of February 2021, the State of Texas experienced record-breaking low temperatures, including snow and ice. This winter storm left over 3.5 million Texans without power, victims of flooding and/or without water. The City of Dallas recorded its lowest temperature since 1930 at -2° ...
Read Moreby Austin Stiles, Lead Compliance Manager—Iowa/Ohio/Kentucky // 2021-04-07
Erosion and sediment control BMPs can become very expensive with the need to install and continuously maintain or replace them. Vegetation is a BMP that is not only effective in its functionality but also cost. When building or developing, it is critical to phase land disturbance to minim...
Read Moreby Johnathan Clayton, Lead Compliance Manager—Florida // 2021-04-07
During any construction project, the term “offsite discharge” will make even the most experienced superintendent cringe. Most cases of offsite discharges are completely legal and not considered illicit by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if a NPDES permit is in place. Per the EPA...
Read Moreby Brooks Morse, Lead Compliance Manager - Arizona West // 2021-01-21
Spill procedures are a part of all SWPPPs (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan). Spill protocol may differ from state to state yet the goal remains the same, to prevent and respond. Most states require an SPCP (Spill Prevention and Control Plan). Both SWPPP and SPCP are in place as soon as co...
Read Moreby Martin CervantesDelgado, Lead Compliance Manager - Arizona East // 2021-01-21
Signs of all shapes, sizes, colors, and purposes can be found throughout any construction site. Which one do you need? What information is required? Does it have to be a specific size or color? There are many things to take into consideration but always refer to any local regulations that you ...
Read Moreby Johnathan Clayton, Lead Compliance Manager - Florida // 2021-01-21
During most construction activities, there is some form of concrete that will be utilized, whether it is mixed by hand in wheelbarrows or poured from cement mixing trucks. No matter how the concrete is applied or transported to the site, there will inevitably be remaining concrete waste that i...
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