Stormwater Solutions: Basins and Underground Systems
Description
Stormwater Solutions: Basins and Underground Systems
Featuring Brad Flack, CPESC, CESSWI, CESCL, QSM, QCIS, QPSWPPP, QISM, QSP, QSD
Don’t let an under designed basin turn into a flooded site, a failed inspection, or a liability claim with your name on it.
- A field-tested framework for choosing between detention, retention, infiltration, and underground storage before the first shovel hits dirt
- A straight answer on the regulations that in fact apply, from the Clean Water Act down to your state’s stormwater rules
- The preferred criteria that keep a storage system working for decades, not just through the next inspection
- How to naturalize, retrofit, and reuse water in ways that satisfy regulators, protect the community, and hold up under real storms
Imagine:
A detention basin overtops in a storm it was designed to handle.
An underground system clogs because nobody planned for maintenance access.
A community fights a proposed basin because nobody thought about how it would look, or function, once the crews leave.
Every stormwater system makes a promise: manage the water, protect the site, and hold up over time.
Most broken promises trace back to one choice, the wrong storage system for the wrong site.
So if you’re not sure how to choose between detention, retention, and infiltration basins or an underground system, don’t know which regulations apply to your project, or aren’t sure how to design a system that stays functional, and defensible, for the long haul, this training is for you.
Join Brad Flack as he shares the field-tested systems, sizing, and design standards you need to know to choose, design, and defend the right stormwater storage system…
…PLUS gives you practical strategies for naturalizing basins, retrofitting existing systems, and building in sustainability without sacrificing performance.
Drawing on over two decades in stormwater quality management and his work training compliance professionals nationwide, this training will help professional engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, floodplain managers, municipal professionals, and other site development professionals design stormwater basins and underground systems that meet regulatory requirements and perform.
Don’t let an under designed basin turn into a flooded site, a failed inspection, or a liability claim with your name on it.
Register now!
Audience
- Professional Engineers (PEs) – especially civil, environmental, and municipal engineers
- Professional Land Surveyors (PLS/PS) – particularly where the program addresses site grading, drainage, and stormwater design
- Landscape Architects
- Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs)
- Land Use Planners
- Construction Professionals and Contractors – especially those involved in site development and infrastructure
Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed 24-48 business hours before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 10-15 minutes before start time.
Friday, January 29, 2027
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Agenda:
Presented by Brad Flack, CPESC, CESSWI, CESCL, QSM, QCIS, QPSWPPP, QISM, QSP, QSD
Stormwater Management System Objectives and Design Considerations
- Regulations addressing stormwater quality and management
- Clean Water Act
- Complying with state laws and regulations
- Site assessment
- Preparing stormwater pollution prevention plans
- Stormwater goals
- Design considerations
Stormwater Conveyance and Detention
- Impact area
- Watershed, terrain and soil considerations
- Stormwater quality
- Community and environmental factors
Choosing Storage System Types: Detention Basins
- Stormwater routing, sizing, design criteria
- Water quality, public safety
- Inlets, outlets, forebays, spillways
Choosing Storage System Types: Retention Basins
- Stormwater routing, sizing, design criteria
- Water quality, public safety
- Inlets, forebays, spillways
Choosing Storage System Types: Infiltration Basins
- Stormwater routing, sizing, design criteria
- Enabling and promoting infiltration
Choosing an Underground Storage System
- Retention systems
- Stormwater routing, sizing, design criteria
- Detention/infiltration systems
- Stormwater routing, infiltration, sizing, design criteria
Sustainable Best Practices in Stormwater Detention/Retention
- Naturalizing detention/retention basins
- Small detention areas vs. large detention areas
- Rain gardens
- Water reuse options
- Recharging groundwater table
- Retrofitting existing systems and basins
Webinar Instructions
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs
ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Sitework)
Floodplain Managers
6.5 ASFPM CECs
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.5 CECs for floodplain managers.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
While this course is designed to qualify for credit in most states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.
On-Demand Credits
The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.5 HSW PDHs (LA/CES)
Speakers
Brad Flack, CPESC, CESSWI, CESCL, QSM, QCIS, QPSWPPP, QISM, QSP, QSD
President and CEO at Integrity Stormwater in Spring, TXMr. Flack has earned his designations, among select thousands in the world, as a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Controls (CPESC) as well as his designation as a Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), lending his experience and training to his customers to consult them in all their stormwater needs. He has also earned his status as a Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) and as a Qualified Preparer of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (QPSWPPP.) He also earned the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), which is a 17.5-hour certificate program as required by Washington State for all construction stormwater management. He is a subject matter expert and lead instructor for StormwaterONE, which has established itself as the leader in stormwater management training and credentialing, the school’s mission is to provide their students with the most comprehensive and up to date training of individual stormwater permits, online or in-person.
Brad has been invited to speak in-person on storm water and erosion control issues in many locations, including California, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Wyoming, Oregon, Colorado, Ohio and New Mexico, as well as internationally in Antigua, Guatemala, and in San Jose, Costa Rica. Furthermore, he has provided virtual online training for a wide variety of organizations across the country, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Stadium Authority, and more.
Additionally, he served as president and administrative vice president for the South-Central Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association. Furthermore, he directed the IECA Region 1 Education Committee: Stormwater Management Track as co-chair, which encompasses North America, South America and Europe. Brad also sat as the Region 6 Chapter President for EnviroCert International (ECI) and was a member of the Policies and Procedures Committee for ECI. He has served as the Region 7 representative for the CPESC, Inc., group as well as the technical vice-chair for the Council. He has been an IECA Mentor and served as a TCEQ EnviroMentor.
Brad has been involved with Stormwater Quality Management since 2004 where he learned about permitting, turf establishment, erosion control and detention pond maintenance and has continued to be a student of the industry throughout his career. His attention to detail and depth of knowledge about structural control devices, vegetative stabilization and best management practices are a valuable asset to his clients and students.
His wife is his high school sweetheart, and they have been married for over 20 years and have three sons. Brad has also actively served at his church and has ventured on over a dozen mission trips, from drilling for water in rural villages in Honduras to assisting in hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Brad was the Director of Hands and Feet Honduras/Puerto Rico, a 501(c)3 organization for over eight years.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Stormwater Solutions: Basins and Underground Systems
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course examines the design and selection of stormwater basin and underground storage systems, from regulatory compliance and site assessment through detention, retention, and infiltration basin design. The course also explores stormwater conveyance, underground storage systems, and sustainable best practices including rain gardens, groundwater recharge, water reuse, and the retrofitting of existing systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to apply Clean Water Act requirements and state stormwater regulations to site assessments and stormwater pollution prevention plans that protect water quality and public safety.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate watershed, terrain, soil, and community factors to design stormwater conveyance and detention systems that manage runoff volume, reduce flooding, and protect downstream water quality.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to select and design detention, retention, and infiltration basins based on stormwater routing, sizing criteria, water quality goals, and public safety considerations.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to apply sustainable stormwater best practices, including rain gardens, groundwater recharge, water reuse, and underground storage systems, to improve the long-term performance and environmental benefit of stormwater management designs.
LUs: 6.5
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/14/2029
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to lchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.
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