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 Join us for our July QSP/QSD training event! It's all online so you will be able to attend this from a nice, comfortable, air-conditioned location of your choosing!
Register to attend at wgr-sw.com/training.
Fri May 30, 2025, 9:00 am
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 As we head into summer with fire season looming on the horizon, the question on everyone’s mind... “is it going to be bad again this year?” In light of the upcoming fifth season of our State, the toll wildfires have on the environment and water quality, and the danger and strain put on facilities in fire impacted areas, we thought it would be fitting to address, in this month’s edition of The Rain Events, how to achieve Permit compliance during fire season. Did you know the IGP has made allowances for facilities in impacted areas? Kee
Wed May 28, 2025, 9:01 am
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 When you think of storm water on a construction site, often the first thing that comes to mind is the runoff generated by storm water. However, during the rainy season, storm water not only runs off the project, but it also tends to collect in certain places – by design. A properly prepared and implemented SWPPP will call out for areas of containment throughout various areas of the site. These areas of containment are to minimize the contamination of storm water with construction materials and waste. But the problem that many people overlo
Tue May 27, 2025, 7:00 am
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 Remembering and honoring those who gave their all for our freedom. Thankful for the men and women who laid down their lives for our country. #memorialday
Mon May 26, 2025, 7:01 am
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 For the past year and a half we've been working on a BIG project! And the time has finally arrived to share all the months of hard work with you! Without further ado, we are proud to announce the launch of our new book: The Raindrop Connection.
The Raindrop Connection will provide the reader with a thorough understanding of erosion and sediment theory, BMPs, storm water roles, and how to write a comprehensive and representative SWPPP. As a bonus, included with this book is a link to download a free copy of WGR's Microsoft Word formatted SWPP
Fri May 23, 2025, 7:00 am
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 Join us for our next online QSP/QSD Training. Happening July 29-31. Register to attend at wgr-sw.com/training. Space limited, so reserve your spot in this class now!
Tue May 20, 2025, 2:54 pm
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 We had two really fun days at BMP Roundup! It was amazing having all our vendors and attendees join us for two training days. We're looking forward to next year, and hope you can join us!
Thu May 15, 2025, 2:16 pm
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 Time is running out for the 2009 CGP. Have you transferred your sites over to the 2022 CGP yet?
Thu May 15, 2025, 2:00 pm
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 Happy Mother's Day! We love and appreciate our moms!
Sun May 11, 2025, 8:00 am
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 Save the dates for Storm Water Awareness Week! September 22-26, 2025. Find out more about this year's event by visiting stormwaterawareness.org. If you're interested in hosting a workshop, registration for workshop hosts is open! #stormwaterawarenessweek
Fri May 9, 2025, 2:00 pm
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 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hope you have a taco filled day! 🌮🌮🌮
Mon May 5, 2025, 8:00 am
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 Happy Earth Day 🌎
Tue April 22, 2025, 9:30 am
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