EPA Proposes Requiring the Use of Sufficiently Sensitive Test Methods for...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing minor amendments to its Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations to codify that under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)...
View ArticleEPA to Reconsider Final Rule on Stormwater Discharge for Construction Site
Updated: August 18th, 2010 11:45 AM GMT-05:00 EPA to Reconsider Final Rule on Stormwater Discharges for Construction Sites Office of Advocacy, Small Business Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the...
View ArticleFederal Facilities to Pay Local Stormwater Fees
In a win for municipalities, Congress passed a bill in the lame duck session requiring federal facilities to pay local stormwater management fees, overcoming executive branch arguments that the federal...
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Nonpoint Source Outreach Toolbox Upgrade Released
EPA has released a significant upgrade to its Nonpoint Source Outreach Toolbox. This new version is available online at www.epa.gov/nps/toolbox/. This version includes two important new features,...
View ArticleNew EPA Construction General Permit in Effect
EPA Issues Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Sites New permit includes more protections for waterways, shaped by important public and stakeholder feedback WASHINGTON – The U.S....
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MECA Releases Construction Video
Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) Educational Video Concrete Washout and Dewatering Concrete waste and sediment laden water is harmful to our surface waters. This short video provides tips...
View ArticlePrepare your construction site for winter snow melt and rain
The Mighty Minnesota Winter is Coming Your Way! The 2014 construction season is coming to a close, and ensuring your site preparation will be completed before frozen conditions is crucial. Protection...
View ArticleSTORMWATER AND YOU
Every resident of Minnesota can play multiple roles in mitigating the impacts of stormwater runoff to our lakes, rivers, and streams. You can install rain gardens on your property, use a rain barrel,...
View ArticleWhy do cities sweep streets?
Using street sweepers is more than just for aesthetic purposes. The food wrappers and cigarette butts are an eye sore, but the sand and salt on the streets are just as much of a nuisance. In the...
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