Stormwater Management, Permitting, and Compliance

Rainfall is a critical part of a healthy ecosystem, but every large storm brings the potential for flooding and the movement of pollutants across a watershed. While Minnesota has a multilayered stormwater management approach that protects our beloved waters, the regulatory processes can be challenging for public and private clients to navigate. Young Environmental has built a solid reputation in permitting and compliance. Whether we’re helping a local government mesh its jurisdictional requirements with those of other regulators or gaining approval for a construction project, the regulatory process can include federal, state, county, city, and regional joint powers or water management organization permits. 

We focus on creating the best possible outcomes for our clients and the organizations and communities that are affected by stormwater projects. Regardless of regulatory complexity, our expertise in science and communications positions us for excellence in every stormwater project we complete. Our team works to complete site-specific plans that will work for your individual situation. Building from our experience and process knowledge, we will look at your process through a fresh lens, objectively identifying vulnerabilities and opportunities. Like putting together a puzzle, we will fit together the regulatory requirements and real-world implications, creating a permit that works for your needs day-to-day.

Our stormwater management, permitting, and compliance services include:

  • Permitting

  • Master Planning

  • Research and Data Gathering

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Staff Training

  • Independent Site Inspections and Program Management

  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Development

  • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Development and Implementation Assistance

  • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting

  • Stormwater Management Plans

  • Stormwater Construction Compliance Inspection and Training

  • Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Water Quality Modeling and Studies

  • Stormwater Banking Program Development

  • Future Conditions Modeling and Climate Resilience Planning