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SUMMARY:Municipal Stormwater Training e-Learning Classes
DESCRIPTION:ECOSS prepares municipal staff to effectively manage their stormwater programs. \nThese courses are designed for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) staff and other personnel who directly and indirectly influence a city’s stormwater program success.  The base content serves as a platform for each municipality to add their own jurisdiction-specific approach to each subject area. \n101 Municipal Stormwater (SW) Program Overview                                      Webinar\, Tuesday\, May 26: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – RESCHEDULING \n\nBasics of how municipal programs regulate\, are regulated and policy drivers\nFederal and WA State Stormwater Permit requirements\nOverview of Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and its crucial elements\nHow O&M staff activities contribute to SWMP programs\nHow Low Impact Development (LID) and associated Best Management\nPractices (BMPs) will change municipal operations\n\n201 IDDE Inspections                                                                                                         Webinar\, Thursday\, May 28:  9:00 am – 11:00 am – RESCHEDULING \n\nIdentify the difference between a spill and an illicit discharge\, and different types of illicit discharges\nElevate awareness of private\, commercial and industrial activity that may impact the stormwater system within a jurisdiction\nProvide tools to identify\, report and investigate the sources of illicit discharges within a municipal system\nSteps to prevent illicit discharge\n\n205 Spill Control and Response                                                                                  Webinar\, Thursday\, May 28:  1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – RESCHEDULING \n\nLearn why spill response is important to a municipal program\nDevelop baseline knowledge to identify key elements 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 appropriate cleanup response\nIncrease confidence to take proper action in case of a spill\n\n103 Stormwater Regulations Overview                                                             Webinar\, Thursday\, June 4:  9:00 am – 11:00 am – RESCHEDULING \n\nHow the Clean Water Act intent is currently expressed through regulation and policy\nWho is regulated under NPDES permits\, i.e. construction\, industrial\, and municipal\nCurrent stormwater enforcement action by agencies and citizens\nA better understanding of water quality value in light of permit compliance\nStormwater trends\, new regulations and how they impact Municipal Operations and Maintenance activities in the future\n\n 202 Private/Public SW Infrastructure Inspection & Maintenance                              Webinar\, Thursday\, June 4:  1:00 – 3:00 pm – RESCHEDULING \n\nKey elements to private system action and source control\nPermit requirements\nLegacy contaminants and potential sources of contamination that need to be controlled\nMunicipal Stormwater Management Programs (SWMP) and its requirements\nInspection components and results\nBMPs maintenance inspections and LID features\nProgram incentives and tools\n\n\n\nIf you would like to register a large number of staff at a reduced price\, please contact Ann Boyce at ann@ecoss.org or 425-345-6326 to discuss price break options. \n\nIf you as an individual would like to register for more than one municipal training\, please contact Ann Boyce at ann@ecoss.org or 425-345-6326 to discuss price break options. \n\nQuestions about these courses or need help with registration? Contact Ann at municipal.stormwater@ecoss.org or 425-345-6326. \nPre-registration required for all webinars.
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/m_e-learning/
CATEGORIES:Municipal Stormwater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T090000
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SUMMARY:100: Basic Building Blocks of the Industrial Stormwater Permit-COMING TO YOU AS A WEBINAR!
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak\, in-person classes are being suspended. However\, E-Learning opportunities are coming soon! Check here for info on upcoming online trainings. \nECOSS helps you succeed with the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP). \nAre you new to the Industrial Stormwater permit? Do you have questions about your next steps? This course highlights some of the basics of stormwater management including assessing facilities and creating a SWPPP; spill control and response; sampling; corrective actions; annual report requirements; and resources. \n100 Basic Building Blocks of the Industrial Stormwater Permit covers the highlights of the ISGP requirements including: \n\nSteps to creating a SWPPP\nHands on facilities assessment exercise\nSpill Control & Response\nBasic BMPs\nMonitoring\, reporting and sampling\nResources\nClass materials\, instruction\, and refreshments\n\nPre-registration required for all workshops. \nCost:  FREE                            \nQuestions about this course\, email info@ecoss.org or call ECOSS at 206-767-0432. \nIf you prefer to register offline\, please email or call for assistance. Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/i100061020/
LOCATION:Port of Bellingham\, 1801 Roeder Ave\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stormwater 100,Stormwater Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECOSS Industrial Stormwater Education":MAILTO:industrial.stormwater@ecoss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T150000
DTSTAMP:20200529T212536Z
CREATED:20200529T211953Z
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SUMMARY:Industrial Stormwater E-Learning Classes
DESCRIPTION:Industrial Stormwater Workshops are offered for Washington State\, and are designed to meet the needs of all levels of stormwater management\, from just starting out\, to seasoned stormwater professionals. \nThese professional workshops provide an overview of permit requirements\, SWPPP development considerations\, overview of potential BMPs to successfully achieve compliance and sampling techniques. \n  \nStormwater 100: Basic Building Blocks of the Industrial Stormwater Permit  FREE!  \nTwo Sessions: \nWednesday\, June 10:  9 am – 11 am\nWednesday\, June 10:  1 pm – 3 pm\nThis course provides a brief and very high level overview of the basics of stormwater management including: \n\nThe permit and SWPPP\nFacility assessment and description with facility assessment exercise\nSpill response\, Sampling\, some basic BMPs\nReporting requirements and Resources\n\n\nSessions 1 – 3 are the equivalent of ECOSS’ 101 Stormwater Program Fundamentals workshop.  Session 4 reviews a portion of the 201 Advanced Stormwater Management.  Choose one\, two\, three\, or all four sessions. \nEach session is $100; purchase all four sessions and receive a discount of $50\, the same cost for the 101 workshop ($350).  \nSession 1 – The 2020 ISG Permit & How to Create a SWPPP                         Webinar\, Monday\, May 18:  9 am – 11 am \nWorkshop content includes: \n\nThe Washington 2020 Industrial Stormwater General Permit\nThe Permit’s new requirements\n What to include in a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)\n\nSession 2 – Sampling\, Labs and Reporting                                                                   Webinar\, Friday\, May 22:  9 am – 11 am \nWorkshops content includes: \n\nHow and where to sample your stormwater\nSample collection technique\nHow to choose a lab\nHow to read sampling results\nRequirements for reporting discharge monitoring reports (DMR)\n\nSession 3 – Spill Prevention and BMPs                                                               Webinar\, Friday\, May 22:  1:30 pm – 3:30 pm \nWorkshop content includes: \n\nSpill prevention\, control and response; staff training\nOperational\, structural and treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs) to help meet permit requirements\n\nSession 4 – Responding to Level 3 Actions and Lawsuits                                       Webinar\, Tuesday\, May 26:  8 am – 10 am \nWorkshop content includes: \n\nWhat to do when you have a Level 3 Action requirement\nMaking the Data Work for You\nManaging a Lawsuit\nThe Principles of Advanced Treatment\n\n\nInformation about attending the workshops will be sent to you once you have registered. \n\n  \nIf you have questions about the webinars\, please contact Ann Boyce at ann@ecoss.org or 425-345-6326. \n\nIf you prefer to pay offline\, please email or call for assistance. Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/ie-learningclasses/
CATEGORIES:Stormwater 100,Stormwater 101,Stormwater Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECOSS Industrial Stormwater Education":MAILTO:industrial.stormwater@ecoss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200612T160000
DTSTAMP:20200501T235021Z
CREATED:20200130T000013Z
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SUMMARY:101X: Stormwater Program Fundamentals-Bellingham - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak\, in-person classes are being suspended. However\, E-Learning opportunities are coming soon! Check here for info on upcoming online trainings. \nECOSS helps you succeed with the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP). \nThis two day workshop takes a more in-depth look at the programmatic elements and fundamentals of managing the industrial stormwater permit. We provide ideas and solutions for stormwater BMPs and demonstrate sampling techniques to help meet permit requirements. Participants can ask tough questions in a confidential setting. \n101X Fundamentals is an overview of the ISGP requirements including: \n\nNew Permit Requirements\nCreating SWPPP\nSpill Control & Response\nSelecting and implementing BMPs\nMonitoring\, reporting and sampling\nHow to develop a comprehensive stormwater management program\nSite walk and field activities\nClass materials\, instruction\, lunch and refreshments\n\nPre-registration required for all workshops. \nCost:  $525                          \nQuestions about this course\, email info@ecoss.org or call ECOSS at 206-767-0432. \nIf you prefer to pay offline\, please email or call for assistance. Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
URL:https://ecoss.org/event/i101x06111220/
LOCATION:Port of Bellingham\, 1801 Roeder Ave\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stormwater 101X,Stormwater Workshops
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