Storm Water Program
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
NPDES Compliance & SWPPP Training
Hosted by Thunder Mountain Enterprises, Inc.
- Compliance Strategies
- New Regulations for 2008
- New Technology -
- Brochure
- Registration Form
When: January 16th, 2008
Where: Phoenix University
2890 Gateway Oaks Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
Registration: Phone 916-381-3400,
Fax 916-381-3750
Online@www.tme1.com
Cost: Only $75 per person
Landform Grading and Soil Ecology: LID Series Part 1
Preserving Natural Hydrologic Functions in Watersheds Impacted by Development
Featuring Horst J schor, Principal of H. J. Schor Consulting, and Dr. Elaine Ingham, president and Director of Research at Soil Foodweb, Inc.
This training will include topics on:
- Natural soil biological processes and how to restore them and their benefits
- Preventing soil erosion
- How to maintain a healthy watershed
- Re-vegetation efforts
- Water conservation
- Principles and benefits to landform grading
- Inexpensive Low Impact Development strategies for areas undergoing urban
development.
When: Thursday - January 17, 2008
Location:
Byron Sher Auditorium
California EPA Building
1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
REGISTRATION |
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| Water Board Staff On-line Registration: | http://waternet/training |
| All Other Registrants Register On-Line | http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/academy/ |
Contact: Barbara Anderson (916) 341-5519 or Gina Azzarello (916) 327-8198 |
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24-HOUR SWPPP TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR CONTRACTORS
Training for SWPPP preparers and water polllution control managers to meet CALTRANS / CASQA requirement.
| JCG CONSULTING | |
| When / Where: | March 26-28, 2008 - Brochure |
| Contact: | jcgleason@ca.rr.com |
| Cost: | $535 for three days of training. |
SWPPP TRAINING
- Meet or Exceed Caltrans Minimum Requirements of 24 Hours of Stormwater Training
- Review Coming Major Changes in the State and Federal Stormwater Programs
- Review the New WPCP and SWPPP Templates
- Food Provided!
- See flyer for upcoming workshops & cost per person
Locations: Santa Ana, CA; Oakland, CA; Oceanside, CA
When: Monthly
CPESC REVIEW CLASS & EXAM
- Course Description
- Who should attend: Any individual seeking Construction General permit (SWPPP) training on the following topics:
- NPDES Rules & Regulations
- Construction Site Storm Water Strategies
- Predicting Soil Loss
- Storm Water Runoff Control
- Soil Stabilization
- Sediment Control
| When / Where: | January 17-18, 2008 Bertotti Landscaping Inc. 2425 Adobe Road Petaluma, CA 94954 |
| Contact: | Contact: Kate Norgard (knorgard@aei-casa.com) at (909) 783-0101 or visit www.npdes-training.com |
| Cost: | Only $295 per person. Includes instruction, manual & certificate of completion $50 per person for proctored exam |
Stormwater BMP Courses
The Office of Water Programs at Sacramento State University is now offering distance learning courses based on the California Stormwater Quality Association's (CASQA) Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Handbooks. These courses are designed to provide continuing education for professional engineers, employees of municipal agencies, regulatory agencies, developers, construction companies, and others to increase their knowledge of stormwater best management practices. CASQA BMP online courses have been approved as operator training courses by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and by operator certification boards in 24 states so far.
Visit the Office of Water Programs for more information.
International Erosion Control Association (IECA)
In-House training is available to cater to your specific needs.
If you seek erosion and sediment control education that can be brought directly to
you and is very cost effective, IECA is your best source. Custom tailored courses are a specialty.
We offer a wide variety of courses through our training program. However, if you do not see something that fits your immediate educational needs, please call us. We can create and modify these courses to meet your requirements. Arranging training is easy, and just a phone call away.
For more information visit http://www.ieca.org/Education/InHouse/Inhousetraining.asp
International Erosion Control Association WebEx Training
For a list of class times and registration information visit https://ieca.webex.com/ieca/
TRAINING VIDEOS
Construction Storm Water General Permit Compliance Class Video
Taped on September 2002; Riverside, California
Note: This video will soon be somewhat out-of-date due to the fact that the Genral Permit is soon to be revised. After the new permit is adopted, more up-to-date training will be available.
Cost: |
$20.00 or $25.00 for DVD |
To Order : |
Make the check payable to RWQCB, and mail it to: |
Industrial Storm Water General Permit Compliance Class Video
Taped on October 2002; Riverside, California
Note: This video will soon be somewhat out-of-date due to the fact that the Genral Permit is soon to be revised. After the new permit is adopted, more up-to-date training will be available.
Cost: |
$20.00 or $25.00 for DVD |
To Order : |
Make the check
payable to RWQCB, and mail it to: |
Hold on to your Dirt: Preventing Erosion from Construction Sites
This 20 minute training video provides information on BMPs for grading projects and for stabilizing disturbed land areas."Hold on to Your Dirt" describes the environmental impacts of uncontrolled erosion from construction projects, documents proper installations of the most commonly used control practices, and contains lively interviews with site managers, contractors, representatives of the Building Industry Association as well as Regional Water Quality Control Board staff. Winner of the SilverApple,1998 (National Educational Media Network, formerly the National Educational Film Festival). Available in Spanish and English. (Revised 2002)
Keep it Clean: Preventing Pollution from Construction Sites
Picks up where "Hold on to Your Dirt" leaves off - after mass grading and site stabilization. The highly effective BMPs recommended in the video are designed to prevent water pollution from non-stormwater construction-related activities, such as painting, stucco, concrete washout facilities and sawcutting. Also includes the new State sampling modifications. Recipient of the 1998 Award of Distinction (Communicator Awards). Available in Spanish and English. (Revised 2002).
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Best Management Practices Handbook for San Diego County
Order
Form
California Best Management Practices Handbooks
The California Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks have provided excellent guidance to the stormwater community since their publication by the Stormwater Quality Task Force (SWQTF) in 1993. The SWQTF has initiated the Handbook Update Project to revise and update the Handbooks to reflect current practices, standards, and knowledge gained about the effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMPs), and to make the Handbooks more accessible.
The California Stormwater Quality Association is an independent advisory group
of regulated entities. The statements and views on its web site do not necessarily
reflect those of the State Water Board or the Regional Water Boards.
To order please click on the following link: http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/
Erosion & Sediment Control Field Manual
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for construction site planning and management,. erosion and sediment control, pollution prevention, and sampling guidelines. Descriptions of BMPs are concise and include full-color graphics and installation information including guidelines, timing and limitations. Also includes the new Phase II regulations, the State Board sampling and monitoring guidelines, and long-term maintenance information. (Revised 2002)
Guidelines for Preparing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Incorporates the statewide NPDES General Permit for Construction Activities, including California State stormwater regulations and responsibilities, a guide to the Sate Water Resources Control Board, step-by-step instruction on how to prepare a Storm Water pollution Prevention Plan and a Notice of Intent to comply with that plan, 404 Permit and 401 Water Quality Certification requirements, and Waste Discharge Requirements. (Revised 2003).
Simple Tools: Construction Site Planning and Management for Water Quality Protection
This CD Rom is a complete training kit for Construction Site Planning and Management for Compliance with Phase I and II NPDES Requirements. The CD also contains an electronic version of the 1999 edition of the Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual and the Guidelines for Construction Projects.
Start at the Source: A Design Guidance Manual for Stormwater Quality Protection
By the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association
(BASMAA). BASMAA's second edition of Start at the
Source focuses on the importance of considering
stormwater quality in the early stage of planning
and designing land development and redevelopment.
This current edition has been updated and expanded
to include commercial, industrial, and institutional
development, as well as a technical section to provide
more detailed information on the characteristics,
application, design criteria, maintenance, and economics
of the details that are discussed in this document,
examples of case studies, frequently asked questions,
and a complete glossary are also included.
Available at www.basmaa.org after May 30, 2003.
Contact BASMAA for more information.
(510) 622-2326
info@basmaa.org
The contents of these web sites and documents do not necessarily reflect the view and policies of the
State Water Resources Control Board, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.