Storm Water Program

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Training Workshops | Training Videos | Publications Available

Training Workshops

Storm Water Construction Permit & Winterization Strategies

See brochure

This workshop will include:

• Overview of the County Storm Water Program
• Overview of State Storm Water General Permit
• Project Site Compliance
• Developing Effective Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
• Project Site Compliance Monitoring & Maintenance
• Local Erosion & Sediment Control Assistance Program

When: Friday, September 19, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Placerville, CA
Contact: Mark Egbert at 530-295-5630

24-Hour SWPPP Training Workshop for Contractors (updated 2/22/08)

Training for SWPPP prepares and water pollution control managers to meet CALTRANS / CASQA requirement.

SWPPP Training (posted 4/21/08)
Hosted by Global Environmental Network, Inc.

• 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

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.

Get more information.

International Erosion Control Association WebEx Training

See a list of class times and registration information.

Training Videos

Construction Storm Water General Permit Compliance Class Video
Taped September 2002-Riverside, California

Note: This video will soon be somewhat out-of-date due to the fact that the General Permit is soon to be revised.  After the new permit is adopted, more up-to-date training will be available.

Industrial Storm Water General Permit Compliance Class Video
Taped October 2002-Riverside, California

Note: This video will soon be somewhat out-of-date due to the fact that the General Permit is soon to be revised. After the new permit is adopted, more up-to-date training will be available.

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)

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)

Publication Available

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 Website do not necessarily reflect those of the State Water Board or the Regional Water Boards.

Order Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Handbooks online.

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)

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.

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

The contents of these Websites 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.

(Updated 9/16/08)