State Industries

About State Industries

State agencies manage essential public services and the allocation, protection, and use of natural resources. They coordinate with cities, counties, and municipalities to maintain highways and bridges, regulate potable water, treat wastewater and stormwater, manage emergency preparedness and response, and operate parks and recreational facilities. Much of this work is coordination heavy and specification driven, with permits, design standards, and funding rules shaping how projects are scoped, documented, and inspected under state and delegated federal programs.

At One Clarion, we know success comes from practical solutions, reliable field logistics, and proven products that reduce closures, protect resources, and keep your projects on schedule. We work alongside state industries and supply contractors with exactly what they need to remain efficient and compliant with regulations and code—bridging the gap between permit language at the agency level and what has to show up on site. From dewatering and stormwater products to secondary spill containment, water storage, and transport, our applications and solutions are selected to fit these requirements and support state agencies, designers, and field crews.

State Department of Transportation (DOT)

State DOTs own and operate the state highway system, including state routes, U.S. routes, and Interstates, even when those corridors pass through city limits. They set the standards and permit requirements for work in the state right of way, provide oversight and inspection for long term projects, and approve access, lane closures, and detours. Maintenance responsibilities are set by ownership and agreement. DOT crews maintain pavement and bridges, respond to snow and ice, repair potholes and guardrail, and manage drainage within the state right of way. Cities and municipalities usually handle local streets, sidewalks, lighting, and many stormwater assets.

Our role is to provide dewatering, erosion and sediment control, and drainage and containment products that match DOT specifications and environmental permit conditions. When highway work occurs near or within water, the DOT is responsible for requiring methods that protect streams and wetlands, including isolating the work area, controlling turbidity, and ensuring treated water is discharged legally. State and delegated NPDES permits, Clean Water Act sections 404 and 401 approvals, and construction effluent guidelines shape how pumps, hose, filtration units, and stormwater BMPs are selected and documented so plan sets, SWPPPs, and inspection reports stay aligned.

• Regulated by: State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) for work in the state right of way and project standards, and state environmental agencies, USACE, and EPA NPDES programs for water permits.
• Common codes and procedures: NPDES Compliance Inspection Manual, 33 USC 1344 (Section 404 dredge or fill), 40 CFR 230 (404(b)(1) guidelines), 40 CFR 450 (Construction and Development effluent guidelines), 33 USC 403 (Rivers and Harbors Act section 10), 33 USC 1341 (Section 401 water quality certification), 40 CFR 122.26 (Stormwater discharges).
• Explore related applications: Dewatering, Floating Debris & Stormwater Management, Secondary Spill Containment.

State Environmental Agencies (DEQ / DEP / Ecology)

State environmental agencies, often titled DEQ, DEP, or Ecology, administer and enforce state and federal environmental regulations for air and water quality, waste management, and land protection. They write and enforce construction permits, review plans and SWPPPs, and make sure contractors and municipalities use BMPs that align with state rule and delegated federal programs. In many states, these agencies also manage special programs such as state park systems, coastal protection, or watershed initiatives.

We support these programs with stormwater, dewatering, secondary containment, and chemical storage solutions that fit permit language and support submittals. The state environmental agency sets water quality standards and issues permits to cities, utilities, and facilities, establishes approved BMP manuals, and verifies performance through inspections and monitoring. Clean Water Act and NPDES requirements drive the use of turbidity and debris control, inlet protection, and compliant discharge practices, while SPCC, EPCRA, and RCRA rules shape how fuels, oils, and chemicals are stored in tanks, pallets, berms, and compatible secondary containment systems at yards, plants, and temporary sites.

• Regulated by: State environmental agencies (DEQ, DEP, Ecology) for day to day permitting, inspections, and enforcement, under delegated programs and guidance from the U.S. EPA.
• Common codes and procedures: NPDES, NPDES Construction General Permit, 40 CFR 122.26 (Stormwater discharges), 40 CFR 450 (Construction and Development), 40 CFR 112 (SPCC), 42 USC 11001 to 11050 (EPCRA), 40 CFR 260 to 273 (RCRA), 40 CFR 370 (Chemical inventory reporting).
• Explore related applications: Floating Debris & Stormwater Management, Secondary Spill Containment, Chemical Storage.

State Emergency Management / Homeland Security (DEM / DHS)

State DEM and DHS agencies lead preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for disasters and major incidents. They run the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), coordinate agencies and partners under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), manage mutual aid, task the National Guard, issue public warnings, and administer grant programs such as EMPG, HSGP, and hazard mitigation funds. While cities and municipalities handle on site work, DEM and DHS set priorities, mobilize available resources, and track results.

We provide water storage, water transport, fire fighting support, and containment solutions that help these agencies stand up incident bases, shelters, and staging areas quickly. During wildfires, major storms, heat events, or system outages, DEM and DHS teams source portable tanks and bladders, coordinate potable water standards with health departments, and organize water tenders and bulk deliveries. NIMS, the National Response Framework, and mutual aid compacts shape how resources are typed, requested, and reimbursed, so our tanks, berms, and related gear are selected to match practical mission packages and documentation needs.

• Regulated by: State DEM and DHS agencies for emergency management policy and operations, in coordination with FEMA and local jurisdictions.
• Common codes and procedures: FEMA NIMS, FEMA National Response Framework, Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
• Explore related applications: Fire Fighting, Water Storage, Water Transport.

State Department of Natural/Water Resources (DNR / DWR)

State DNR and DWR agencies focus on protecting and managing natural resources and the health of waterways, lakes, wetlands, and public lands. They work closely with USACE, state environmental agencies, and local shoreline authorities. Typical responsibilities include authorizing work in water such as stream alterations and dredging, overseeing state owned shorelines and aquatic lands, issuing leases, setting seasonal work windows to protect fish and habitat, and verifying compliance in the field.

We support these programs with dewatering, dredging support, and debris and stormwater control products that are selected to fit resource protection conditions. For work in channels, DNR and DWR often require isolation of work areas, fish rescue or relocation procedures, and careful handling of temporary withdrawals and bypass flows. Clean Water Act sections 404 and 401 approvals, NPDES permits, and dredging guidelines shape how cofferdams, pumps, filtration, and turbidity controls are deployed and documented so that habitat, fish passage, and shoreline stability are protected.

• Regulated by: State DNR and DWR agencies for land and water resource management decisions, with USACE, state environmental agencies, and local shoreline authorities for approvals and conditions on work in water.
• Common codes and procedures: 33 USC 1344 (CWA section 404), 40 CFR 230 (404(b)(1) guidelines), 33 USC 1341 (CWA section 401), 33 USC 403 (Rivers and Harbors Act section 10), NPDES.
• Explore related applications: Water Dredging, Dewatering, Floating Debris & Stormwater Management.

State Parks & Wildlife

State Parks and Wildlife agencies manage public lands, parks, trails, boat ramps, campgrounds, hatcheries, and wildlife areas. They are responsible for keeping facilities open and safe for visitors while protecting habitat, cultural resources, and water quality. These agencies plan and build small capital projects, operate day to day facilities, and coordinate permits with the responsible state environmental and resource agencies.

Organization varies by state. Parks and wildlife may be separate departments, a combined Parks and Wildlife agency, or part of a broader natural resources or environmental department. Regardless of structure, the parks division typically runs on site operations and maintenance, while the wildlife division focuses on species, habitat, and enforcement. We supply practical BMPs, dewatering and dredging support, and stormwater and debris control products that are selected to match park standards and permit conditions, helping staff and contractors stabilize soils, protect water, and keep recreation areas open.

• Regulated by: State Parks and Wildlife agencies for operations and facility standards, with state environmental and resource agencies and federal land and water managers providing permitting and water quality oversight where dredging and work in water occur.
• Common codes and procedures: NPDES, 33 USC 1344 (CWA section 404), 33 USC 1341 (CWA section 401), 40 CFR 450 (Construction and Development).
• Explore related applications: Water Dredging, Water Storage, Floating Debris & Stormwater Management.