Stormwater Management for Construction Activities (U.S.)

The Introduction to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Program will educate individuals of the permitting process and compliance standards of Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

Erosion is the process by which soil particles are dislodged by water or wind.

This condensed course covers erosion in Maryland, and the state-specific course information as to how it occurs; impacts of erosion on the environment and the economy; the factors that affect erosion; information on vegetation establishment; topsoil and fertilizers; mulch and compost; rolled erosion control devices; and surface roughening.

For construction professionals in Maryland seeking to reduce and prevent pollution from stormwater, this course is for you as part of our program.

Sediment controls are devices or products which slow or pond the overland flow to dissipate water energy so that sediment will fall or settle out. This condensed course covers proper installation and placement of silt fence; check dams; wattles; inlet protection; pond types; outlet structures; flocculants; dewatering; and turbidity barriers.

This condensed course covers good housekeeping the proper installation and maintenance requirements of BMPs, management of solid waste, sanitary waste, and hazardous waste; concrete washout; dust control; and construction exits.

This condensed course covers inspection rules and protocol; reviewing the SWPPP for compliance to Maryland state guidelines; forms in the SWPPP; updating the SWPPP; site inspections of best management practices (BMPs): proper installation and maintenance of devices; and documentation of inspections.