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Hydroseeding originates as far back as 1940! Maurice Mandell from the Connecticut Highway Department discovered that by mixing seed and water together, the resulting mulch could be sprayed over steep slopes along the Connecticut expressway.

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A stabilized or controlled entrance is a defined point of entrance/exit to a construction site. These help minimize tracking of mud and dirt (sediment) onto public roads. Reducing tracking of sediments and other pollutants onto paved roads helps prevent production of airborne dust and the displacement of sediments into local storm drains. www.calstormcompliance.com

Remember, your construction general permit describes the frequency of QSP inspections; typically these are weekly or bi-weekly and after each qualifying rainfall event. Keep in mind various types of Inspection Reports are also required to be filled out by a qualified stormwater inspector. www.calstormcompliance.com

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Storm Drain inlet protection tip: Use inlet protection as your last line of erosion defense! First, try using erosion control techniques such as rolled erosion control products (RECPs) or hydromulching to prevent initial erosion! www.calstormcompliance.com

Use erosion control BMPs as the primary means of preventing stormwater contamination, and sediment control techniques to capture any soil that does not get eroded. No one technique is 100% effective; a good SWPPP will recommend the use of a combination of BMPs. https://calstormcompliance.com/swppp-development/

What's the difference between Erosion and Sedimentation? Erosion is the process in which land surface is worn away by wind or water. Sedimentation is the movement and eventual settling of suspended soil particles. Remember, its usually easier and more cost efficient to prevent erosion than it is to control sediment from leaving your construction site. www.calstormcompliance.com

What is a SWPPP? A SWPPP (or Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) is a site specific document that describes practices reducing pollutants in storm water discharges from construction sites. Reducing pollution is achieved by taking steps to allow storm water to infiltrate into the soil.

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