The Get the Dirt Out project investigated and studied Georgia's measures and controls to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites and the resulting improvement to water quality.

The two-year project began in January 2005 and ended in December 2007. During the first year, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (UCR), along with our GTDO partner groups, provided training workshops and educational materials developed specifically for citizens, developers, and local governments on the 2003-issued Georgia Construction General Permit, its implementation
and effectiveness.

During 2006, UCR performed site investigations in targeted areas, documenting BMP effectiveness, as well as local government and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) enforcement. Although this specific GTDO project has been completed, UCR and partner groups continue to use GTDO materials and procedures to reduce construction related stormwater runoff in their watersheds.

EPA Water Enforcement in the Southeast

2005 - 2006 GTDO Final Report Executive Summary

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