Tag: stormwater
EPA's Proposed Stormwater Rule: What's Going On?
Scott Smith and I attended the annual Kentucky Stormwater Association conference in Bowling Green this week. This three day conference included speakers from around the state and country. MS4 Coordinators from throughout the state were in attendance to learn more about stormwater and how to contol pollution that comes from stormwater. The hot topic was EPA’s […]
MSD's New Stormwater Rules are Now in Effect
I just returned from an MSD briefing on the new Green Infrastructure program that went into effect on August 1, 2013. In a nutshell, all new development sites over 1 acre or part of a larger development plan, must implement new green infrastructure practices. Here are some specifics. Also, here’s some additional information: Landowners can pay a […]
Upcoming due date for the Notice of Intent (NOI) under the reissued KPDES General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Runoff Associated with Industrial Activities
For facilities in Kentucky with existing coverage granted prior to September 30, 2007 under the previous Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Permit, the Notice of Intent (NOI) to renew coverage under the reissued KPDES General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Runoff Associated with Industrial Activities is required within 90 days of the […]
EPA Software Helps Reduce Water Pollution as Part of President’s Climate Action Plan
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the National Stormwater Calculator, an innovative addition to the administration’s virtual climate resilience toolkit. EPA’s new calculator will help property owners, developers, landscapers, and urban planners make informed land-use decisions to protect local waterways from pollution caused by stormwater runoff. […]
Smart Garbage Cans
As the list of “smart” devices grows, you may soon be able to add trash cans in your city to that list. Finland is one of the first countries to begin using smart trash cans to manage garbage collection efficiency. A small transmitter mounts to the bottom of the trash can lid and lets an […]