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MS4 Basics for Highway Supers

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What You Need to Know About Stormwater Regulations If you’ve been hearing more about “MS4” lately, you’re not alone. Across the country, more municipalities and highway departments are being pulled into MS4 permit programs. If you’re a highway superintendent, it pays to understand what it means, and how it affects your department. Here’s a quick … Read more

Simple Methods of Erosion Control in Stormwater Management

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If your crew is responsible for any drainage work, or if you’re managing roads or ditches, you’re also in the erosion control business, whether you realize it or not. Left unchecked, erosion can turn small problems into big ones: clogged culverts, failing shoulders, sediment-laden streams, and unhappy regulatory agencies. Luckily, you don’t need fancy equipment … Read more