Texas Stormwater Best Management Practices
Agenda
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Monday, July 20, 2026
8:30 am – 3:30 pm CDT
Agenda:
Selecting and Designing Construction Site Stormwater BMPs in Texas
Presented by Amesha Morris
- TPDES permitting and regulatory considerations
- Evaluating site conditions: soils, hydrology, and topography
- BMP selection and system sizing
- Design performance and maintenance considerations
- TCEQ guidance and Texas case studies
Multi-Functional Stormwater Management in Texas
Presented by Scott Gorneau, P.E.
- Reducing detention pond footprints
- Integrating water quality and flood control goals
- Bioswales and vegetated systems
- Permeable pavement applications
- Pretreatment systems for green infrastructure
- Erosion prevention for vegetated swales
- Low-maintenance BMP selection
- Cost-effective stormwater solutions
- Designing resilient stormwater systems
- Common implementation failures
- Texas project examples
Innovative Post-Construction Stormwater BMPs
Presented by Claire LeGrow, P.E.
- The hydrology of a detention pond
- Flood control vs water quality devices
- Dry detention ponds
- Batch detention ponds
- Wet detention ponds
- Traditional sedimentation/filtration ponds
- Underground ponds and vaults
- Vegetated filter strips
- Pervious pavers
- Hydrodynamic separators and other endpoint devices
- Bioswales and bioretention
- Inlet and outfall controls
More Post-Construction BMPs
Presented by Joe Warner
- Maintenance and inspection considerations for post-construction BMPs
- Common maintenance failures and compliance issues
- Operational challenges with different BMP types
- Trash capture and inlet protection maintenance
- Long-term performance considerations
- Developing and implementing effective maintenance programs
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs
ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Sitework)
Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in Texas.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 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 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 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:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Scott Gorneau, P.E.
Vice President, Convergent Water Technologies, in Houston, TXMr. Gorneau is responsible for offering innovative green infrastructure/low impact stormwater solutions that enable new applications and raise the bar on performance, cost effectiveness, and verification. He previously served as national manager of ACF Environmental/Ferguson Waterworks and as regional vice president for FABCO Industries where he was responsible for engineering design, specification, and installation of manufactured stormwater management systems. Mr. Gorneau earned a BS degree in Biological Systems Engineering and an MS degree in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln which provided the necessary knowledge for him to launch his career into the technical sales and specified engineered products industry. He spent the subsequent time since graduation gaining experience and expanding his knowledge of the industry on a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering design projects for private and public sector clients. Mr. Gorneau is a registered professional engineer in Maine and New Hampshire, and he is a Maine certified stormwater inspector. He has been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), serving as section president in 2014.
Claire LeGrow, P.E.
Principal Engineer at LeGrow Environmental, PLLC, in Austin, TXMs. LeGrow is a Principal Engineer with over a decade of experience in environmental engineering, specializing in water quality and flood infrastructure improvement in urban watersheds. She provides sustainable solutions for urban, industrial, and residential projects, helping clients ensure compliance with environmental regulations while optimizing water resource management.
Ms. LeGrow works closely with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and private clients to assess site-specific conditions, develop innovative designs, and implement strategies that improve water quality, control runoff, and promote ecological balance. Her consulting services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each project, whether the goal is achieving regulatory compliance or advancing long-term environmental sustainability.
Amesha Morris
Stormwater Knowledge Manager at Acorn EnviroComply, in Allen, TXMs. Morris is a highly experienced stormwater professional with over 15 years of expertise in the environmental field. With a focus on stormwater and operational programs related to construction and aggregate operations, Ms. Morris has honed her skills throughout her career. As the owner of Acorn EnviroComply LLC, she leads the way in providing exceptional stormwater management services. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a B.S. degree in Biology and an M.S. degree in Environmental Science, Ms. Morris embarked on her stormwater career journey. Starting as an intern, she progressed to roles as an inspector, manager, and specialist, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the process. Her dedication to professional development is evident in her work. Having provided training to hundreds of contractors and engineers in her previous positions, she is committed to sharing her knowledge and improving industry practices. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Ms. Morris has collaborated extensively with various local cities, showcasing her expertise, and establishing strong partnerships. Her vast experience and comprehensive understanding of stormwater regulations and best practices makes her a trusted leader in the field.
Joe Warner
Owner of Texas Compliance Environmental, in Austin, TXMr. Warner has been involved in the stormwater industry since 2010 and is the owner and project manager of California Compliance Environmental. He is considered an expert in his field and has consulted on large projects and performed demonstrations throughout Texas on the proper maintenance of structural BMPs. His work speaks for itself, and his goal is to build others up and create strong teams.
Mr. Warner served in the Marine Corps as an infantryman and completed a tour in Iraq. He and his wife relocated to Colleyville, Texas, in pursuit of a better life. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, training in Jiu Jitsu, and surfing, though skateboarding is no longer permitted according to his wife, Lauren, who says he is too old for it. California Compliance Environmental is his passion, stewarded by his Christian faith, and he believes the company’s success is the fruit of that dedication.
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Course Title: Texas Stormwater Best Management Practices
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course examines stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for construction sites and post-construction applications in Texas, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, BMP selection and design, and long-term maintenance. Instruction covers TPDES permitting requirements, site evaluation, and the design of both traditional and innovative stormwater management systems, including detention ponds, bioretention, permeable pavement, and hydrodynamic separators. The course also addresses multi-functional stormwater design strategies, common implementation and maintenance failures, in addition to Texas-specific case studies and regulatory guidance.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to select and design construction site stormwater BMPs in accordance with TPDES permitting requirements, TCEQ guidance, and site-specific conditions including soils, hydrology, and topography.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate traditional and innovative post-construction stormwater BMPs, including detention ponds, bioretention systems, permeable pavement, and hydrodynamic separators, to control flooding and protect water quality.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply multi-functional stormwater design strategies that integrate flood control and water quality goals while minimizing site footprint and long-term maintenance burdens.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to develop effective inspection and maintenance programs for post-construction BMPs that address common failure modes, compliance issues, and long-term performance considerations.
LUs: 6.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/02/2029
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