Program Overview

Program Overview

Program Overview

The 18.5-hour, Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (QPSWPPP) online credentialing program is comprised of six (6) courses and corresponding exams.

This program educates individuals to prepare Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) in compliance with the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities.

As a QPSWPPP, you will receive a dual credential as a QCIS, which qualifies you to inspect and maintain construction sites for stormwater compliance. This program covers the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control as well as the proper reporting and documentation requirements for ensuring compliance under the Connecticut Construction General Permit program.

This program has been reviewed and recognized by the EPA and is a Level 300 United States Green Build Council approved training.

Program Overview

The 11-hour, Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (QPSWPPPs) online recert program is comprised of six (6) courses and corresponding exams.

This program is designed to re-educate individuals who possess a QCIS or QPSWPPP credential to prepare compliant Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).

As a QPSWPPP, you will receive a dual credential as a QCIS, which qualifies you to inspect, and maintain construction sites for stormwater compliance. This program covers the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control as well as the proper reporting and documentation requirements for ensuring compliance under the Connecticut Construction General Permit program.

This program has been reviewed and recognized by the EPA and is a Level 300 United States Green Build Council approved training.

Program Overview

The 16-hour, Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) online certificate program is comprised of five (5) courses and corresponding exams. 

This credentialing program educates individuals within the State of Connecticut to properly inspect and maintain a construction site in compliance with the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities.

This program educates students on the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control, pollution prevention as well as the proper reporting and documentation requirements for ensuring compliance under the Connecticut Construction General Permit.

This program has been reviewed and recognized by the EPA and is a Level 300 United States Green Build Council approved training.

Program Overview

The 8-hour, Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) online recert program is comprised of five (5) courses and corresponding exams.

This program is designed to re-educate individuals who possess a QCIS or QPSWPPP credential to properly inspect and maintain a construction site in compliance with the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities.

This program covers the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control, pollution prevention as well as the proper reporting and documentation requirements for ensuring compliance under the Connecticut Construction General Permit.

This program has been reviewed and recognized by the EPA and is a Level 300 United States Green Build Council approved training.

Program Overview

This online course educates professionals about the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities.

The Connecticut Construction General Permit covers stormwater and non-stormwater related discharges to waters of the State of Connecticut from construction sites with a land disturbance area of one acre or more.

Program Overview

This online course educates professionals about the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities.

The Connecticut Construction General Permit covers stormwater and non-stormwater related discharges to waters of the State of Connecticut from construction sites with a land disturbance area of one acre or more.

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Low Impact Development (LID) embodies a paradigm shift in how land is developed and how storm water is managed from that development. LID is achieved through the implementation of techniques that mimic pre-development hydrologic conditions by addressing storm water runoff at the source point versus the “end of the pipe.” The bioretention system, which reduces runoff volumes while decreasing pollutant loads found in nonpoint source flow, represents one of the most commonly applied Low Impact Development devices in green infrastructure today. This webinar will introduce the basics of bioretention systems, how they work, why they work and how they can save on project costs.

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From March 2013, this Free CEU webinar addresses Green Infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad and touches on the U.S. rules and regulations for G.I. implementation.

• Dr Les Lampe, Vice President, Black & Veatch Corporation
• Jeff Henson, Director of Water Resources and Associate Vice President, Black & Veatch
• Jim Schlaman, Project Engineer, Black & Veatch

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This FREE webinar will address the the environmental, physical and financial solutions that can be jointly applied for stormwater management in the United States. 

• Kathryn Edwards, Project Manager, Arcadis, U.S., Inc
• Pete Yakimowich, P.E., Senior Consultant, ARCADIS

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From the March 2012 Storm Water Solutions Virtual Expo, this Stormwater ONE/Storm Water Solutions CEU webinar will address the many changes occurring at present and anticipated in the near future for EPA’s NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program.

• Pete Yakimowich, P.E., Senior Consultant, ARCADIS
• Dan Markowitz, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, ARCADIS
• Anwer Ahmed, P.E., DWRE, Vice President, Stormwater Discipline, ARCADIS

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This webinar will cover the basics of erosion and sediment control for oil and gas operations. The discussion topics will include how to select, install and maintain appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP) for erosion and sediment control based on common site conditions such as constructing a well pad location, pipelines and access roads. The program will focus on effective preventative techniques to control erosion. Additional topics will include how to implement sediment removal practices as well key elements of conducting an inspection of erosion and sediment control features.

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Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) has positioned itself as a solution for many issues facing urban environments, not just stormwater.Because of this, there is a lot of hype around the US among municipalities, engineers, and urban planners to name a few. This presentation will go over the basics of urban hydrology, the history of how we got here, and modern issues that GSI can address. We will review GSI solutions and lessons learned. Drawing from my experience on the ground with pilot projects in New York City and Philadelphia, I will share my thoughts and recommendations moving forward.

Panelist: Scott Jeffers, PE, PhD

Organizers: Andrew Demers

Program Overview

This presentation will go over stormwater calculations associated with designing a bioretention basin for a suburban site.Topics covered include the concept of design storms, total storm volume, basin storage, peak flow rates, IDF curves, pipe sizing, and basic bioretention design.

Panelist: Scott Jeffers, PE, PhD

Organizers: Andrew Demers

Program Overview

EPA finalized a modification to the NPDES 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP), which covers eligible stormwater discharges from construction activities in areas where the EPA is the permitting authority. The final modified permit takes effect on June 27, 2019.

After EPA issued the original 2017 CGP in January 2017, both the National Association of Home Builders and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation filed petitions for review in the D.C. Circuit. Based on new information provided to EPA, the Agency proposed a permit modification on December 12, 2018, for a 45-day comment period to clarify the intent of certain permit requirements.

The final modification, which is substantially similar to the proposal, removes examples of the types of parties that could be considered operators in the definition of operator; aligns three requirements that implement the Construction and Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) with the ELG text; and clarifies individual operator responsibilities in multiple operator scenarios.

The final modified 2017 CGP replaces the original 2017 CGP, but does not affect the eligible coverage area; the number or type of entities eligible to be covered by the permit; nor the five-year permit term of the original 2017 CGP, meaning the modified 2017 CGP will still expire on February 16, 2022. This modification does not affect state-issued CGPs.