Wineries and Vineyards

As California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) Qualified Professionals, we provide fuel storage, erosion control, pond, wastewater, & stormwater consulting services throughout California. We formed the Napa Valley Wineries Stormwater Group which simplifies compliance & reduces costs.​ 

Our areas of expertise include:
  • Stormwater management
  • Vineyard Property General Permit Compliance
  • Sediment and erosion control planning
  • Fuel management and permitting
  • Pond and lake design and maintenance
  • Wastewater permitting & compliance
  • Farm Plan preparation and review

Vineyard Property General Permit

As approved Qualified Professionals (QP) for CSWA, we can assist you with Farm Plan development and verification for the new Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Region 2 Vineyard Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR). Learn more about the CSWA program here and the RWQCB permit here .
We have established the Napa Valley Wineries compliance group to serve wineries in the Napa Valley region and provide compliance support for the State Stormwater Industrial General Permit (IGP). Contact us to learn about the cost savings and benefits of joining our compliance group.

Click here to see us in the Wine & Vines Buyer's Guide.
We have trained over 1,000 growers and ranchers throughout California on topics such as sediment and erosion control and regularly advise clients on pesticides, risk analysis, and water quality.

In 2018, we developed an online Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Sediment & Erosion Control Plan (SECP) Grower Self-Certification Training to teach landowners how to reduce erosion and prevent agricultural runoff from impairing surface and groundwaters. Click here to learn more.
Typical Work Products:
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  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Development, Sampling, and Reporting
  • Farm Management Plans
  • Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization
  • RWQCB Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR) Compliance
  • RWQCB 401 Water Quality Certification
  • USACE 404 Permits
  • NPDES Aquatic Pesticide Permits
  • CDFW 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreements
  • Fuel Storage Design and Installation
  • Spill Prevention Control & Counter Measures (SPCC) Plans​
  • Wetland Delineation and Restoration Planning
  • Endangered Species Monitoring and Construction Observation​
  • Water Rights Documentation
We use a wide variety of models, tools, and data resources to deliver high quality products that incorporate the best available science and conform to industry standards. Click here to learn more about these utilities.