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, every construction activity that disturbs one or more acres of land is required to to have erosion and sediment control. 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 Best Management Practices (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 .
Visit www.epa.gov/npdes/urbanbmp
Stormwater Rule Updates
The Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office's Watershed Management Program seeks to revise and update the Stormwater Management Criteria to be consistent with current State standards and policies. Workshops will be held in the near future to gather comments and alternatives to these proposed regulation updates. All consultants, developers and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in these discussions. If you wish to be put on a mailing list for these workshops contact the Natural Resources Management Office, Robbyn Spratt, P.E. via email at robbyn.spratt@brevardcounty.us or by letter to:
Natural Resources Management Office
Watershed Management Program
Attn: Robbyn C. Spratt, P.E.
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A-219
Viera, FL 32940
Brevard County Criteria Revised Draft
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 goal of the program is to increase the proper design, construction, and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls during construction and to assure the proper long-term operation and maintenance of stormwater systems after construction is completed. The primary program objective is to provide training to private and public employees in various construction related fields.
The program curriculum was developed to educate the inspector on proper installation, inspection and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for use during and after construction to minimize erosion and sedimentation and to properly manage runoff for both stormwater quantity and quality. Florida’s stormwater program is technology based, using performance standards and BMP design criteria. The use of innovative techniques and specifically designed erosion control systems is encouraged in order to prevent erosion and sedimentation during construction activity.
The course manual is available for download. Class will be held on May 18 & 19, 2010.
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. Green Industries BMP certification classes are available!
A comprehensive guide to the Green Industry BMP is ready for download!
Green Industrie BMP Manual
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