Over the years, it has become clear that there is a serious contributor to the problem of maintaining water quality. There is still a significant percentage of US Waters considered polluted and contaminated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires states to regulate stormwater runoff which has become apparent as one of our primary threats to … Read More » The post What is Stormwater? appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

The weather continues to heat up and the climate is beginning to change. We are now at the beginning of Hurricane season, and we are entering the hottest months of the year in Florida. Heat and Humidity rises and can be brutal if you are not prepared. Remember to take precautions to stay safe and … Read More » The post 2024 Hurricane Season Approachs appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

Implementing post construction stormwater controls is important to manage the impacts of stormwater runoff once a construction project is completed. The intention of such controls is put into place to reduce the volume and potentially improve water quality, ultimately protecting water resources and minimizing potential flooding and pollution. A construction site upon completion of a … Read More » The post Post Construction Stormwater Erosion Controls appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

Protecting your storm drain outlets is crucial to maintaining the integrity of your overall stormwater drainage system. During periodic inspections, it is essential to monitor these critical components and address any issues that may arise. During periodic inspections pay close attention for stormwater bypassing or damaging established energy dissipators such as riprap that may need … Read More » The post Protect your Outlet appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

A stormwater drainage system should always be designed and structured for safe operation and maximum control of the stormwater being released. In Florida, especially during our typical rainy season, storm drain systems are tested every day for durability when stormwater flow can emerge with high volume and velocity.  During periodic inspections, pay close attention to … Read More » The post Protect your Storm Drain appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state authority monitors and inspects industrial and construction stormwater management practices. Their goal is to ensure the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharge is in place and there is a fully documented and up to date Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Authorities will also review how … Read More » The post Authority Inspections do Happen appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

Mangroves are considered one of the only trees or shrubs capable of living in salt water. Mangroves are an important ecosystem found throughout Florida’s coastal areas. These trees and shrubs that are easily acceptable to salt water, can become dense forests along coastlines, estuaries, and lagoons.   The protection that mangroves provide along the Florida coast … Read More » The post The Importance of Mangroves appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

Earth Day began 51 years ago on April 22, 1970, as a movement to honor earth and bring awareness to the importance of protecting its precious resources. Since then, Earth Day has been expanded and stimulated by the efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Clean Water Act, both of which advocate the importance … Read More » The post Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

We need to create daily habits of turning off electrical devices while not in use. The goal is to only use electricity when we need it. When we proactively conserve energy, we can lower our impact on the environment.  Conserving energy helps reduce our impact on the environment by decreasing the demand for fossil fuels … Read More » The post Conserve Energy appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more

Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change. Trees are a key ingredient for the survival of all living things on our planet. Trees and plants have a tremendous power to remove harmful toxins from our air, like carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis is the process by which … Read More » The post Plant a Tree appeared first on KCI | Environmental Compliance and Stormwater Management ..read more