2023 Back to the Basics -Member

Experts at the Center for Watershed Protection will share their experience, resources, and tools curated from decades of collaboration and industry leadership so that you may do more effective and efficient watershed work. This late summer virtual training series, beginning August 29, 2023 is comprised of six training modules, each of which is two (2) hours of live, interactive training with Center for Watershed Protection staff. Attendees will enhance their industry knowledge and skillset, network with industry professionals, receive access to guidance documents and manuals, and earn Center for Watershed Protection continued education units (CEUs) or professional development hours (PDHs).

The 6 training modules include:

• Impacts of Urbanization – Tuesday 8/29
  Because activities on the land have a direct impact on the quality of our water resources, understanding the relationship between land use and overall watershed health is critical. This training provides a discussion of the hydrologic, physical, water quality, and biologic impacts of urbanization on watersheds.
• MS4 Permit Basics – Thursday 9/07
  Attendees will learn the basics of this federal stormwater management permit program including its importance, what entities are required to comply with it, and the programs components. Because the NPDES MS4 permit programs are administered on the state level, examples of state requirements will be covered.
• Design With Maintenance in Mind – Tuesday 9/12
  This presentation will discuss the ways in which good design can lead to easier, less expensive stormwater infrastructure maintenance – and bad design can do the opposite. Participants will learn the key design and programmatic elements that affect how stormwater practices can be maintained after construction.
• Basics of Biochar – Thursday 9/21
  Biochar – a charcoal-like material formed from biomass waste (e.g., waste wood, manure, organic materials) cooked in an oxygen-free environment – is an ancient technology that has made a worldwide resurgence. Used as a soil amendment, biochar can address multiple objectives, such as increasing soil infiltration capacity, remediating contaminated and degraded landscapes, and sequestering atmospheric carbon. It is a versatile tool that communities can use to meet resiliency, stormwater, and water quality goals.
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) – Tuesday 9/26
  Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) is a critical tool for communities to reduce pollution and protect public health. This training will describe what illicit discharges of pollution are, how they are regulated at the state and federal level, and some of the techniques used to detect and eliminate them. Finally, it will discuss some new technologies and research needs.
• Stormwater Funding & Financing – Tuesday 10/03
  Learn about a variety of options to fund stormwater projects, including operation and maintenance. Also, how the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help fund stormwater improvements through State Revolving Funds. Hear about what
  utilities fees can be used for, as well as other innovative funding opportunities.

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