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Notes from MS4 program work.
Practical writing on annual reporting, inspection cadence, audit-readiness, and the operational realities of running a municipal stormwater program. No marketing fluff.
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Apr 22, 2026
MS4 annual report checklist for Western Washington Phase II permittees
What to file, when to file it, and what auditors flag — a working checklist for Phase II MS4 permittees under the Western Washington permit.
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Mar 25, 2026
Stormwater inspection cadence: monthly, quarterly, annual — and why it matters for your audit
Inspection frequency varies by program — construction, post-construction BMPs, outfalls, municipal facilities. A practical guide to the cadences that matter, and how cadence drift becomes audit findings.
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Feb 18, 2026
How to make an MS4 program audit-ready (without rewriting your spreadsheets)
Audit-readiness isn't about cleaning up before the audit. It's about making the records audit-defensible day to day. A practical guide for MS4 coordinators.
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