As winter fades and spring emerges, it’s the perfect time to focus on environmental compliance and prepare for the upcoming summer construction season. Our dedicated environmental compliance team is here to provide you with essential reminders and tips to ensure a smooth transition into the warmer months.
Spring Site Evaluation and Maintenance
With the arrival of spring, it’s crucial to assess your site and address any maintenance or compliance issues that were challenging to tackle during the winter months. Vegetation is the most effective form of erosion and sediment control. Once your site is cleaned up, the next critical step is seeding. Planting seeds within the established seeding window is vital for effective vegetation growth. Established vegetation not only stabilizes the soil but also reduces the need for perimeter controls like silt fences or wattles, ultimately saving you time and money. Additionally, it minimizes street cleaning costs by keeping sediment on-site and prevents clogging in inlet protection devices, which can lead to localized flooding. Remember, maintaining sediment basins can be costly, so prioritize seeding to avoid these expenses.
Ensuring Effective Perimeter Control
Spring is also an ideal time to inspect and ensure that your existing perimeter control best management practices (BMPs), such as silt fences and wattles, are in optimal working condition. As spring rains begin, maintaining these BMPs can become challenging. Neglected BMPs not only pose compliance issues with stormwater and grading permits but also present safety liabilities. Malfunctioning BMPs can lead to significant sediment runoff onto roadways, causing localized flooding. Therefore, it’s essential to stabilize your sites with established vegetation and ensure that perimeter controls are functioning effectively.
Partner with Our Environmental Compliance Team
Our environmental compliance team is always ready to assist you with any compliance challenges. We are committed to helping you stay compliant and finding cost-effective solutions to meet your needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for expert guidance and support.
Contact Us Today!
For more information on how we can assist you with environmental compliance and construction preparation, contact our team today. Let us help you navigate the spring season with confidence and success.
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