Douglas County, CO | 2020 Stormwater Support

Project Highlights:

  • Water Management
  • NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit Support

Tierra Group provided engineering and permitting support to Douglas County Public Works Engineering for NPDES Phase II Program compliance. Tierra Group’s scope of work included developing Runoff Control Plans (RCPs) for new County facilities, updating RCPs at existing County facilities, and reviewing, developing, and updating stormwater standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use at County facilities and projects. 

Project Highlights:

  • Water Management
  • NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit Support

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