Looking for a SWPPP consultant in Grand Marais, MN? Describe your project once and up to five stormwater consultants who work in Grand Marais and Cook County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Grand Marais is home to about 1,306 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−2.7% since 2020). With 449 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Subdivisions and commercial sites here need stormwater permit coverage before grading.
Grand Marais at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,306 (−2.7% since 2020)
- Rank in Minnesota
- 323rd of 855 cities and towns
- Land area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Population density
- 449 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- City (Grand Marais city)
- Main county
- Cook County
What to check before hiring in Grand Marais
- Permit: in Minnesota, check the state construction general permit.
- Local rules: Grand Marais may add its own erosion control permit.
- Records: keep inspection reports on site.
- Price drivers: site size, phases, inspection frequency and duration.
Useful official resources
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EPA: construction stormwater
Official information and guidance.
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EnviroCert: CPESC
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Grand Marais
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SWPPP and permit coverage
Preparation of the SWPPP and notice of intent under the construction general permit.
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Stormwater inspections
Routine and post-storm inspections with reports for the permit.
Frequently asked questions in Grand Marais
How much does a SWPPP cost in Grand Marais, MN?
It depends on site size, phases and inspections. Describe your project: consultants who serve Grand Marais reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Plans often take days to a couple of weeks, plus the permit review.
What happens at the end?
A notice of termination is filed once the site is stabilized.
Which stormwater consultants will contact me?
Up to five independent stormwater consultants who serve Grand Marais and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.