Mission: To reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff to surface waters through a comprehensive program of improvement projects, resource protection, and public involvement"
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Stormwater And the Construction Industry
To comply with state permit requirements & implementing erosion and sediment control it is the responsibilty of every construction activity that disturbs one or more acres of land. All construction requires a stormwater permit. Please download the Contractor's guide for acquiring a permit.
Contractor's BMP
The Department of Environmental Protection has a new Urban BMP Performance Tool! This Urban Stormwater BMP Performance Tool has been developed to provide stormwater professionals with easy access to approximately 220 studies assessing the performance of over 275 BMPs .
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Stormwater runoff is the #1 source of pollution to the Indian River Lagoon and sediment from erosion of construction sites is a major contributor to the problem.
The Watershed Management Program offers a free Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Course for all contractors and builders. The course manual is available for download. Classes wil be held on May 13 & 14, August 19 & 20, and November 18 & 19, 2008.
Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual
Green Industry professionals should adopt Best Managment Practices(BMPs)to reduce amount of fertilizers, pesticides and yard waste that pollute our precious water resources.
A comprehensive guide to the Green Industry BMP is ready for download!
Green Industries Best Management Practices Handbook
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