Tag: Construction Stormwater Permit and Plan

  • MPCA Releases Draft 2023 Construction Stormwater General Permit

    MPCA Releases Draft 2023 Construction Stormwater General Permit

    The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released its draft 2023 Construction Stormwater General Permit (General Permit) this week.  The General Permit outlines erosion control requirements on construction sites one acre or larger throughout the state. The current General Permit expires on July 31, 2023, and the final 2023 General Permit will go into effect on Aug. 1.… Read More

  • End of drought brings more emphasis on stormwater practices

    End of drought brings more emphasis on stormwater practices

    Between the winter snowmelt and heavy spring rain, the drought has ended in Minnesota. As of mid-May, only a small portion of the state is classified as “abnormally dry.” As the housing industry enters the wettest months of the year, Housing Industry News is providing a reminder on stormwater compliance. Best management practices (BMPs) are… Read More