Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:30 am
Lunch (On your own): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:30 – 5:00 pm
Understanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures
Background and development of national and stater egulations and permit requirements
Activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements
Complying with State Water Resources Control Board regulations
• Notice of intent requirements
• Special conditions for sensitive waters
• Review and permitting process
• Implementing, monitoring and assessing SWPPPs
Understanding and Applying the Science of Stormwater
Hydrology, soil science and drainage
Classifying storm events
Identifying consequences of storm events
Stormwater modeling
Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
Including required elements
Assessing building sites
Choosing best management practices (BMPs)
Planning for required inspection, maintenance and recordkeeping
Obtaining plan certification
Implementing SWPPPs
Choosing Appropriate Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Stormwater management planning
Sizing criteria
Green infrastructure practices
• Preservation of natural features and conservation design
• Reducing impervious cover
Green management techniques
• Conservation of natural areas
• Riparian buffers and filter strips
• Vegetated swales
• Disconnected runoff
• Stream daylighting
• Rain gardens
• Green roofs
• Stormwater planters
• Rain barrels/cisterns
• Porous pavement
• Proprietary practices
Developing Plans for Inspection, Monitoring, Maintenance and Recordkeeping
Understanding the science and terminology of stormwater management and monitoring
Implementing monitoring plans
Reviewing stormwater BMP case studies
Credits
Architects
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 CE Hours
Landscape Architects
7.0 LA CES HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Contractors
7.0 CE Hours
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers a continuing education opportunity to California architects, professional engineers, landscape architects and floodplain managers. Continuing education is not required for license maintenance or renewal in California.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885), the Landscape Architect Continuing Education System for 7.0 HSW PDHs, and the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 7.0 CECs.
Architects, engineers and landscape architects seeking continuing education credit outside California will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. Restrictions may apply for the California-specific content.
This course also offers a continuing education opportunity for construction contractors. Credit approval is not being sought in any state with a contractor continuing education requirement.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Ric Campos
Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc.Mr. Campos is considered a pioneer in the storm water management industry and has been labeled the “Storm Water Expert.” He is also an accomplished and respected superintendent with over 30 years of construction experience. Mr. Campos built SWIMS on three factors; honesty, integrity, and relationship building. Today his company serves the entire state of California and continues to grow. He is a dedicated leader in his community and beyond, raising his family, helping those in need, and enjoying life with his beautiful wife for over 20 years. Since SWIMS started over 13 years ago, Mr. Campos has added several divisions beyond Storm Water Maintenance, including Erosion Control, Post Construction, Dewatering, and QSP Divisions. SWIMS is a one stop shop from beginning to end of job sites. Mr. Campos is a SWPPP Trainer, presenting workshops to general contractors and property managers. He has also assisted several municipalities with education and implementation of their local storm water ordinances. He also participated in several Caltrans projects including “Filtration Test Projects,” the “Highway 116 Project” in Petaluma, and the “Lake Forest Transportation Corridor Project.” Mr. Campos is a CASQA-Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP #00486), CISEC #0318 Certified along with CAL/OSHA 10 Safety Certified and C2 Cal Confined Space Certified. He frequently conducts SWPPP trainings for commercial developers, construction companies and property managers.
David Koffman
Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc.Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services, Inc.Mr. Koffman manages projects throughout the Northwestern States, with a strong focus on the California Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley. He provides technical expertise in relation to stormwater compliance solutionsand works closely with property managers, municipalities, general contractors, Caltrans and the Army Corp of Engineers. Mr. Koffman is a qualified SWPPP developer and qualified SWPPP practitioner through theCalifornia Storm Water Quality Association. He is also a certified professional in erosion and sediment control, and a certified inspector of erosion and sediment control.