Be sure to shop the sale we are having on FORGE during the month of July! Visit wgr-sw.com/training to browse the courses that are on sale.

 While dumping chests of tea into the Boston Harbor on the night of the December 16, 1773 may have been an iconic event of American History and the rumblings of the American Revolutionary War which led to our country’s formation, the continued dumping of things into the water ways of our nation, in 1969 led to the Cuyahoga River Fire which brought about the Clean Water Act in 1972. History and our environment were forever changed that day, for the better, and today we are part of that historical moment by the storm water regulations we comply

 In August 2024, The Monthly Dirt reported on the new format required for 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) annual report. In that newsletter, we talked about the Water Board’s new compliance summary spreadsheet which is downloaded from SMARTS, completed by the discharger, and then uploaded back onto SMARTS as part of the annual report. The article detailed the process needed to populate the required data to be included in the spreadsheet. Since many of our readers will be preparing annual reports starting sometime after July 1, in thi

 Happy Father's Day to all those amazing dads out there!

 Happy first official day of summer! ☀️

 Be sure to register to attend our next upcoming online QSP/QSD class! Visit wgr-sw.com/training to see all the course details!

 We're still looking for workshop hosts for this year's Storm Water Awareness Week! We've got a great lineup of workshop hosts already, but are we missing you on our list? Don't miss out on your chance to participate in Storm Water Awareness Week as a workshop host! (it's completely free to host a workshop...) Visit stormwaterawareness.org to register to host a workshop. Or email coordinator@stormwaterawareness.org to find out more.

 We had another great day of BMP Roundup with this private event. Even got to see the site and BMPs in real life scenarios due to a passing summer shower.

 In loving memory of the men and women who selflessly gave their last full measure of devotion for our freedom, our country, and each one of us. #MemorialDay

 Does having multiple options make you feel empowered or overwhelmed? If you feel like you can take on the world when you have multiple options to choose from, the good news is that there are a variety of storm water treatment options available to choose from and we will go over a few of the options for you to consider. However, if you feel overwhelmed with all the options and just need a guiding hand to help you navigate the pros and cons of each option, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. While it may seem daunting to try to compute the

 We've had three amazing days of BMP Roundup! It's been such a fun event! If you weren't able to make it out here for BMP Roundup 2026, be sure to mark May 2027 on your calendars for the next BMP Roundup events.

 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