Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:45 am
Lunch (On your own): 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 5:00 pm
Understanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures
Background and development of national and state regulations
and permit requirements
Activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements
Complying with NPDES and Utah Department of Environmental Quality
regulations
• Notice of intent requirements
• What the permit covers and does not cover
• Application process
• General requirements and standard conditions
• Implementing, monitoring and assessing SWPPPs
Understanding and Applying the Science of Stormwater
Hydrology, soil science and drainage
Identifying consequences of storm events
Stormwater modeling
Runoff reduction, routing and storage
Infiltration and percolation
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 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
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
Professional Engineers
7.0 Professional Ed. Hours/PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW Contact Hours
7.0 LA/CES HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 professional education hours/PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in most states, including Utah. It also offers Utah landscape architects 7.0 HSW contact hours. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Utah.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES and LA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA information under this course listing.
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this activity for 7.0 CECs.
Attendance will be monitored and reported, as required. 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
Kristofor Kvarfordt
Cache County and Utah State UniversityLandscape Architect/Land Planner
Mr. Kvarfordt is a landscape architect and land planner with over fifteen years of experience working on a broad range of projects throughout Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and California. His experience includes large scale planning, trail and open space master planning, campus master planning and detailed site design and construction management for commercial and institutional projects.
He has had direct responsibility for management and construction observation for several rainwater harvesting, green infrastructure and low impact development projects throughout Cache County and on the Utah State University campus.
Mr. Kvarfordt works closely with civil engineers and other project specialists to create plans that are well integrated into all the various components of a project. His expertise is on developing site solutions that meet the needs of the user, while integrating innovative storm water collection, water sensitivity, treatment and re-use solutions.
Mr. Kvarfordt also serves as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University. He is a licensed landscape architect in the State of Utah. Mr. Kvarfordt received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture degrees from Utah State University.
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 Management
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines stormwater permit requirements and procedures, the science of stormwater, evaluating stormwater best management practices, developing stormwater pollution prevention plans, and the inspection, monitoring, maintenance and recordkeeping of stormwater management practices.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System requirements for obtaining stormwater permits for new construction.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify the consequences of storm events and use stormwater models to predict runoff and routing.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to choose stormwater best management practices, including conservation of natural areas, riparian buffers, vegetated swales, rain gardens, cisterns and porous pavement.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe the contents of stormwater pollution prevention plans, including best management practices and plans for required inspection, maintenance and record keeping.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs..
Prerequisites: Experience with site development and inspection and an awareness of stormwater runoff issues.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/25/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.