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 SWPPP

 With cases of non-governmental organization lawsuits against industrial facilities ever on the rise, what can you do to help prevent one from being made against your facility? If you’re already doing all that is required of you according to the Permit, what more can you do to lawsuit-proof your facility? In this month’s edition of The Rain Events, we’re going to explore some retention and reduction options you can implement, which may seem expensive now, but potentially can save you if your business receives a lawsuit. And what exactly

 With cases of non-governmental organization lawsuits against industrial facilities ever on the rise, what can you do to help prevent one from being made against your facility? If you’re already doing all that is required of you according to the Permit, what more can you do to lawsuit-proof your facility? In this month’s edition of The Rain Events, we’re going to explore some retention and reduction options you can implement, which may seem expensive now, but potentially can save you if your business receives a lawsuit. And what exactly

 Summer is the time for county fairs with agriculture displays and homegrown produce and canned goods hung with blue ribbons. There’s something so beautiful about preserves and jellies adorned with blue ribbons – not to mention something super delicious! But when it comes to blue ribbons, jellies and jams aren’t the only preservations that can win first place. In this month’s edition of The Monthly Dirt, we are going to discuss prize winning vegetation preservation techniques that will win your construction site the blue ribbon of BMP

 Need assistance converting your SWPPP from a 2009 CGP to a 2022 CGP compliant document? Contact us for a quote!

 Coming September 2025 - Storm Water Awareness Week! Want to find out more about the event or register to host a workshop? Visit stormwaterawareness.org to see more details.

 Happy official start of summer!

 Don't have time for a vacation this summer? Do the next best thing - sign up for our Erosion Theory class and take a virtual trip to the Grand Canyon National Park to learn about erosion! This original series was filmed on location and available on FORGE. Visit wgr-sw.com/training sign up for this virtual vacation. #erosiontheory #erosion #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark

 Happy Father's Day to all our dads! Thank you for all the hard work you do, for your presence, and for being there for us. To our fathers or father figures, we wish you a happy Father's Day!

 Time is running out! Be sure your 2009 CGP permitted sites are converted to the 2022 CGP.

 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.

 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