What’s a big disconnect SWPPP writers have with their projects? While some SWPPP writers may have a good handle on erosion and sediment theory, when it comes to what happens on a construction site, they can be clueless. Their ignorance about construction activities and sources is primarily because they have never worked at a construction site, other than possibly performing a quick storm water inspection. In this month’s edition of The Monthly Dirt, we hope to provide some links between the various trades involved in the construction indus

 It's your last chance to join us for BMP Roundup! Happening next week! Be sure to sign up at wgr-sw.com/training to save your spot in the class.

 Storm Water Awareness Week is coming up in a few months! Now is the time to register to host a workshop during the event. Head over to stormwaterawareness.org to register your workshop! Be sure to save the dates - September 21-25, 2026 - on your calendar! #stormwaterawarenessweek #stormwater #SWAW2026 #stormwatereducation #stormwatertraining #event #environment #stormwatercompliance

 Happy mother's day to all our wonderful mothers, honorary mothers, and mother figures.

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 Want to join us for our next in-person QSP/QSD class? Happening at our Lodi training facility June 2-4, 2026. Register to attend at wgr-sw.com/training. Space is limited and filling up fast, so be sure to sign up soon. Course registration includes coffee, snacks, and a gourmet catered lunch.

 In keeping with the theme of the April edition of The Monthly Dirt newsletter, we are hosting a contest for our readers to make their own storm water trading card. Submit your trading card(s) as an individual or as a team to us by 05/08/26 to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to your favorite California MLB team for tickets or merchandise. The WGR team will select the winner with the most creative trading card and feature it in the May edition of The Monthly Dirt. Email entries to jteravskis@wgr-sw.com and let us know who is your f

 As a kid, baseball was my favorite pastime. I not only lived baseball, but I also ate, drank, and breathed it! Because I grew up in Anaheim, California, the Angels were my team of choice. I would listen to their games almost daily on the radio and, whenever I had the opportunity, I would go to the stadium to watch them play. I remember seeing Nolan Ryan get one strikeout after another with his 100 mph fast balls, Rod Carew never missing a throw at first base, and then, of course, Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, doing his postseason magic. In the s

 This is your public service announcement that it is coming up on the time of year you will need to turn your thoughts towards completing your facility’s annual evaluation and annual report. For those who are have been in the storm water industry for a while when it comes to filing annual reports, you’re a pro. So just consider this a friendly reminder that you will need to start the process soon. But for those of you who are new to storm water compliance for industrial facilities, you will want to take note of the very important annual r

 Happy Earth Day 2026! We're so thankful for this beautiful place we get to call home!

 We are almost sold out on May 20th, and our May 19th class is filling up fast, so we decided, due to popular demand, to open up a third day of BMP Roundup on May 21st! Head over to wgr-sw.com/training to register for BMP Roundup! Don't wait too long, otherwise your space might be sold out!

 Calling all 2026 Storm Water Awareness Week workshop hosts! Head over to stormwaterawareness.org to register to host a 1-hour workshop during this year's event.