Erosion and Stormwater Plans
Shoener Environmental helps land developers prepare site plans that will comply with federal, state and local erosion control and stormwater regulations. We understand the Federal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) that establishes permit requirements. We work with our clients to find ways to prevent or reduce erosion and stormwater problems through effective planning and development techniques.
Land development projects must be designed to effectively control erosion and stormwater. Land clearing or development can intensify the velocity and decrease the quality of stormwater. If not properly managed, exposed soils can weather away causing erosion and increased turbidity and sedimentation of nearby bodies of water.
We are committed to helping our clients by following these basic principles for managing stormwater:
- Managing stormwater as a resource;
- Preserving and utilizing existing natural features and systems;
- Managing stormwater as close to the source as possible;
- Sustaining the hydrologic balance of surface and ground water;
- Disconnecting, decentralizing and distributing sources and discharges;
- Slowing runoff down, and not speeding it up;
- Preventing potential water quality and quantity problems;
- Minimizing problems that cannot be avoided;
- Integrating stormwater management into the initial site design process; and
- Inspecting and maintaining all BMPs.
