Stormwater Management
NYSDEC Renews Multi-Sector General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity

NYSDEC Renews Multi-Sector General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has renewed the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges. The new permit (#GP-0-23-001) is effective for five years and began...

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What is the SPDES Permit Program and its Role in Eliminating Pollution?

What is the SPDES Permit Program and its Role in Eliminating Pollution?

The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program was authorized by Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law, with the intent of protecting New York State’s water resources from contamination. The SPDES program intends to protect humans,...

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