Agenda

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Thursday, September 12, 2024 
8:00 am – 12:30 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Caroline M. Kilmer

Green Infrastructure (GI) Overview

  • Background of National and New York State Stormwater Permit programs
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
  • What is GI?
  • GI Water quality benefits
  • Concepts and practices
  • Uniformed stormwater sizing criteria

Green Infrastructure Planning Practices and Techniques

  • Preservation of natural features and conservation design
    • Open space design
    • Preservation of buffers
  • Planning practices for reduction of impervious cover
    • Roadway, driveway and sidewalk reduction

Area/Volume Reduction Treatment Practices and GI Opportunities

  • Conservation of natural areas
  • Riparian buffers
  • Vegetated swales
  • Tree planting/tree pit
  • Disconnection of rooftop runoff
  • Stream daylighting

Volume Reduction Treatment Practices

  • Rain gardens
  • Green roofs
  • Stormwater planters
  • Rain barrels and cisterns
  • Porous pavement

GI Opportunities and Local Project Examples

   

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
4.0 PDHs

Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
4.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
4.0 HSW PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
.4 CEUs (Sitework)

Floodplain Managers
4.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 4.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 4.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 4.0 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, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). 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 4.0 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 4.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .4 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 4.0 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).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

4.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
4.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES) 

Speakers

Caroline M. Kilmer 

Stormwater Consultant

Ms. Kilmer is the owner of CMK Consulting LLC, a New York State Certified Woman Owned Business (WBE), stormwater consulting firm based in Rochester, NY. She has over 20 years of experience providing; stormwater inspections for NYS DEC SPDES permitted construction sites, education and technical assistance to municipalities, developers, and the construction industry on all aspects of the NYS DEC SPDES stormwater permit programs , and grant writing/management services.  Ms. Kilmer has been teaching classes on green infrastructure to both the public and professional audiences for the past 15 years. She is the current chairperson of the Water Education Collaborative, a not-for-profit organization (www.H2Ohero.org), and a current Board member of the Town of Pittsford, New York’s Environmental Board. Caroline received her B.A. in biology from SUNY Oswego and her M.S. degree in Biology from Illinois State University. Ms. Kilmer is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), a Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), and a Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM). 

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: Deep Dive into Green Infrastructure: Planning Practices and Techniques

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This four-hour course explains what green infrastructure is, how it benefits water quality, how stormwater infrastructure is sized, and analyzes a wide range of stormwater management practices focused on natural preservation and new infrastructure, such as riparian buffers, vegetated swales, rain gardens, green rooms, and porous pavement.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain what green infrastructure is and how it benefits water qualify and discuss key concepts and practices.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify opportunities to preserve natural features and buffers, as well as reduce impervious cover.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore the design and use of riparian buffers, vegetated swales, tree pits and stream daylighting.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to utilize green infrastructure practices that reduce water volume and enhance water quality, such as rain gardens, green roofs and stormwater planters.

LUs:  4.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 07/10/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.