Agenda

Registration:                        7:30 – 8:00 am

Morning Session:                8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):         12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:             1:00 – 5:00 pm

Understanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures 
D. Koffman

    Background and development of national and state regulations and permit requirements
   Activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements
   Complying with NPDES and California State Department of Ecology 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 
D. Koffman

   Hydrology, soil science and drainage
   Classifying storm events
   Identifying consequences of storm events
   Stormwater modeling

Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
R. Keish

   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)
R. Keish 

   Stormwater management planningSizing 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
R. Keish 

   Understanding the science and terminology of stormwater
      management and monitoring
   Implementing monitoring plans
   Reviewing stormwater BMP case studies

Credits

Professional Engineers
     7.5 Continuing Ed. Hours

Landscape Architects
     7.5 LA CES HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers
     7.5 ASFPM CECs

Architects   
     7.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers a continuing education opportunity to California professional engineers, landscape architects, architects (non-credit), 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 7.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885), the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System for 7.5 HSW PDHs, and the Association of State Floodplain Mangers for 7.5 CECs. Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES and LA/ CES.

Professional engineers, landscape architects, and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

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

Rachael Keish, PE, QSP/D, CGP & IGP ToR, ENV SP, ISI Verifier

CEO at Keish Environmental

Ms. Keish has over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, specializing in stormwater and construction mitigation compliance. Ms. Keish is a California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) qualified trainer of record under the construction and industrial stormwater permits, as well as a qualified SWPPP practitioner/developer (QSP/D) and qualified industrial stromwater practitioner (QISP). She has also conducted state-wide stormwater trainings on visual trash assessment for full trash capture equivalence. Her project experience includes work as seconded staff on a Phase II MS4 program, as well as in design and construction on large infrastructure projects. She is also an Envision sustainability professional (ENV SP), and an ISI verifier and trainer. Ms. Keish is currently serving as CASQA Non-Traditional Subcommittee co-chair and WTS Women’s Leadership Program chair.

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.