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SUMMARY:201 and 205:  Municipal IDDE Inspections and Spill Response - Bellingham
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course is designed to increase awareness and provide municipal field staff the tools to detect different types of illicit discharges in the public storm sewer system and to elevate understanding of municipal operation in the prevention and response to spills. The course will describe the MS4 permit requirements for illicit discharge elimination. The course will identify some of the common areas in cities and counties where non-stormwater may be introduced into the stormwater system. The course will discuss how to identify and discover the source of illicit discharges and what steps should be taken within a jurisdiction to prevent this activity from happening. The course offers insight into what to look for to prevent spills from occurring\, how to develop and execute a good spill response program\, and what things to consider in responding to a spill. This course will set the foundation of understanding that municipal operations can launch from to educate city/county specific procedures and response requirements. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTo identify the difference between a spill and illicit discharge\, and the different types of illicit discharges that occur\nTo elevate the awareness of private\, commercial and industrial activity that may impact the stormwater system in a jurisdiction\nTo have tools for identification\, reporting and investigation to discover the sources of illicit discharges within a municipal system\nLearn why spill response is important to a municipal program\nDevelop baseline knowledge to identify key elements that should be part of a municipal spill response plan and program\nCreate a higher awareness of what to look for in terms of good housekeeping and proper material storage to prevent spills\nObtain an understanding of how to identify a spill\, implement low risk prevention and clean up measures\, and buy time for the appropriate response for cleanup\nIncrease confidence in the ability to take appropriate action in case of a spill\n\nPre-registration is required for this workshop. \nQuestions about this course\, email municipal.stormwater@ecoss.org or call 206-767-0432\, ext. 1013 \n 
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/m201and2050506917/
LOCATION:Port of Bellingham Harbor Center Conference Room 1801 Roeder Ave Bellingham\, WA  98225\, 1801 Roeder Ave \, Bellingham\, WA\,  98225\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ECOSS Industrial Stormwater Education":MAILTO:industrial.stormwater@ecoss.org
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SUMMARY:101: Municipal Stormwater Permit Overview - Bellingham - This class has been cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course provides an overview of the requirements of the EPA and Department of Ecology for the Municipal Stormwater Permit\, and how those requirements translate into municipal Operations and Maintenance programs. The course will identify the necessary elements in developing a compliant and effective municipal stormwater program. The course will also explore how new program element requirements will affect municipal operations in the future. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWhat is stormwater\, how does it get polluted\, and how clean water regulations came about\nBasic overview of how municipal programs regulate and are regulated\, and policy drivers\nFederal and WA State Stormwater Permit requirements\nOverview of the crucial elements of a SWMP (Stormwater Management Plan) How operations and maintenance staff activities participate in and contribute to SWMP programs\nBriefly explore how Low Impact Development (LID) and associated Best Management Practices (BMPs) will change municipal operations\n\nPre-registration is required for this workshop. \nQuestions about this course\, email municipal.stormwater@ecoss.org or call 206-767-0432\, ext. 1013
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/m101050917/
LOCATION:Port of Bellingham Harbor Center Conference Room 1801 Roeder Ave Bellingham\, WA  98225\, 1801 Roeder Ave \, Bellingham\, WA\,  98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Municipal Stormwater
ORGANIZER;CN="ECOSS Industrial Stormwater Education":MAILTO:industrial.stormwater@ecoss.org
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SUMMARY:101X: Program Fundamentals-Bellingham\, May 10 & 11
DESCRIPTION:ECOSS helps you succeed with the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP) requirements & compliance. \n101X Fundamentals two-day workshop is an overview of the ISGP requirements that includes: \n\nReview of permit requirements including SWPPP\, SPECP\, and BMPs\nPutting the permit language to practice by developing a comprehensive stormwater management program\nMonitoring\, reporting and sampling techniques\nClass materials\, instruction\, lunch and refreshments\nCase studies\, site walk and hands-on field activities\n\nSome activities will be outside\, so wear appropriate shoes and outerwear. \nRuns May 10 & 11 from 9 am – 4 pm each day. \nPre-registration is required for all workshops. \nCost: $450 Early Bird Pricing (register by 4/26/17) \n          $500.00 (registration after 4/26/17) \nQuestions about this workshop\, email industrial.stormwater@ecoss.org or call Ann at 206-767-0432\, ext. 1004. \nIf you prefer to pay offline\, please use this registration form. Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/i101xwa0510_1117/
LOCATION:Port of Bellingham\, 1801 Roeder Ave\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stormwater 101,Stormwater Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="ECOSS Industrial Stormwater Education":MAILTO:industrial.stormwater@ecoss.org
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