Agenda

This seminar is now being offered as an online webinar.
Follow this link for registration: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133339/stormwater-management-2020-seminar/online

 

 

 

 

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 Idaho 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 studie

Credits

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs

Landscape Architects
     7.0 LA/CES HSW PDHs

Architects
     7.0 HSW CE Hours
     7.0 AIA LU|HSW

Floodplain Managers
     7.0 ASFPM CECs

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in Idaho. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Idaho.

This program also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to Idaho landscape architects and contractors. The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full attendance is reportable to the LA/CES.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this seminar for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this seminar listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

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

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 7.0 CECs.

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

Kristofor Kvarfordt

Cache County and Utah State University

Landscape 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, stormwater best management practices, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and plans for inspecting, monitoring, maintaining and record keeping stormwater management practices.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with national and state stormwater regulations and permit requirements, and they will be able to determine which construction projects they apply to.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to apply the science of stormwater to identify the consequences of storm events and form strategies to reduce runoff, route and store stormwater and encourage infiltration and percolation.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to assist in stormwater management planning that includes green infrastructure practices and techniques.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to aid in the development of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) by assessing building sites, choosing best management practices, and planning for required inspection, maintenance and recordkeeping of stormwater management efforts.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: An awareness of the environmental concerns of stormwater runoff

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/04/2023

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.`