IECA Young Professionals Webinar Series 

Five Pillars of Construction Stormwater Management

Part One: The Five Pillars of Construction Stormwater Management Overview and Introduction

Date: Wednesday 25 October 2023
Time: 3:00 PM Mountain Time      
Duration: 1 Hour

The Five Pillars of Stormwater Management is a fundamental approach to managing construction stormwater that includes managing communication, managing work, managing water, managing erosion, and managing sediment. The Five Pillars concept categorizes and prioritizes application of control measures and practices in order of effectiveness and economy. In the first of this two-part series, stormwater and sustainability professional, Barry Fagan will provide an overview of the Five Pillars and will describe application and implementation of the first three pillars. 

Presented By: Barry Fagan, PE/PLS, ENV SP, CPESC, CPMSM 

Part Two: Pillars Four & Five - Managing Erosion and Sediment

Date: Thursday 26 October 2023
Time: 3:00 PM Mountain Time
Duration: 1 Hour

Managing Erosion - Understanding the Players in the Game

Think of erosion and sediment management like a game of soccer or football (depending on where you’re from!). Sediment controls are the goalie. They are the last line of defense and can save you from losing the game. They are always required no matter how good your team is. Erosion controls are the players on the field. A strong focus on keeping soil where it is in the first place (erosion control) – that’s how you win the game!

Presented By: Kel Sanson, CPESC

Effective Sediment Management is Universal 

Sediment management is the last line of defense in keeping pollutants from leaving a project area. Using the right tools for the job is crucial in effectively containing and managing any potential discharges. There are numerous tools to choose from when approaching a difficult sediment control problem, and having a thorough knowledge of your site and BMPs will help decide which tool is right for the job. This section of the presentation will also highlight some complications and examples of BMP failures and successes.

Presented By: Matt Klaser, CESSWI, CPESC

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This webinar contains two parts, each worth (1) Professional Development Hour. 

Qualified Inspectors and State-specific CGPs: Pathways to Creating a Qualified Inspection Workforce

Thursday 5 October 2023
1:00PM Mountain Time
Duration: 1 Hour

Moderators: Kristi Anspach, CPESC and Donald Pearson, EI, CPESC
Panelists: Rebecca Forman, David Harris, Kendra Henderson

This webinar is put together by the IECA Erosion and Sediment Control education track committee. In the 2022 Federal CGP, the term ‘qualified inspector’ was defined to include a required minimum certification level for all sites operating under the federal CGP. To support this, the EPA has created a national certification program, and has approved other certifications that also meet this standard. Currently, some states have state-focused certifications that have been approved as meeting the new EPA standards, which allows state-based (delegated authority states) inspectors to gain greater knowledge of the NPDES permit, practices, BMPs and requirements that affect the projects they are inspecting. The panel will discuss how states have launched certification program and discuss how successful the current programs are. The group will dive into lessons learned on creating a program, and how the program should develop over time.

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This webinar is worth one (1) Professional Development Hour. 

Sustainability Through Innovation in the Industry 

On-Demand

Back by popular demand, this online education series is part of IECA's mission to help grow the industry by promoting innovative research, products and technology that meet industry needs through more sustainable approaches. Join us as we explore the hydrologic changes that take place when an 80-acre sub-basin of a 1.6 sq. mi. rural watershed is developed with conventional detention vs automated control and effective continuous TSS measurements. In part two of the series, we will dive into a low salt design future and using recycled materials to prevent stormwater pollution.

Part One: Sustainability Through Innovation in the Industry

• Stormwater Detention - How Effective is it? 



• We will explore the hydrologic changes that take place when an 80-acre sub-basin of a 1.6 sq. mi. rural watershed is developed with conventional detention vs automated control.  Most often the industry standard and regulatory standard requires us to match pre-post peak flows at the property extents of the new development.  In doing so, what are the impacts of the larger watershed?  We will focus on the fact that the timing of the peak flow is just as critical as the peak flow itself.
  Presented By: Jon Rasmussen, PE - Food-Con

• Effective Continuous TSS Measurement

• Real-time dust and particulate concentrations in air have been reliably and accurately measured in mass/volume (g/m^3) for the last 20-years.  We are applying the same nephelometric techniques developed for air quality particulate monitoring to continuously measure total suspended solids (TSS) in waterways upstream and downstream of project sites. Data from the instruments is telemetered and can be simultaneously shared, in near real time, with all parties (regulators, contractors and stakeholders) as it remains ‘qualitative’ while ‘quantitative' physical samples are required for enforcement to take effect.   In sustainability terms, this combination of services provides a better relationship dynamic between concerned parties, gives transparency and subsequently produces a better environmental outcome through enhanced management and risk minimization of non-compliant/dirty discharges.
  Presented by: Brian Mills - Mote Measurement Networks

Part Two: Sustainability Through Innovation in the Industry

• Designing a Low Salt Future

• Heavy salt use of our winter pavements has sterilized our soils and has challenged us to establish roadside vegetation. Salt is a forever water pollutant and a threat to the life of our infrastructure. To get to the core of the salt problem, Bolton & Menk has developed infrastructure design considerations for better winter performance of our "saltable" surfaces. By using these relatively simple strategies, we can improve winter performance, increase safety, and reduce the need for salt. 
  Presented By: Connie Fortin & Teresa Burgess - Bolton & Menk, Inc

• Using Recycled Materials to Prevent Stormwater Pollution

• How can old clothing, bedding and furniture be recycled to protect our oceans? This presentation will look at the GuardDog filter, a drain protection solution that prevents sediment and hydrocarbons from entering stormwater systems. Attendees will learn how this product helps to maintain filtration efficiency, see laboratory filtration testing, performance outcomes and adoption across industries. 
  Presented by: Martin Brown - Stratex & Troy Beaver - HalenHardy, LLC

This webinar contains two parts, each worth (1) Professional Development Hour. 

Before and After the Storm: What You Need to Know for Industrial Stormwater Management

Part One: Before the Storm: Permitting Your Industrial Site for Stormwater Discharges

On Demand   
Duration: 1 Hour

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to your role, the nuances of permitting for industrial stormwater programs can be complex and ever-shifting. This webinar—the first of a two-part industrial stormwater webinar series—will discuss the applicability of the multi-sector general permit (MSGP) for authorizing the discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity. Julie will review which industrial operations require stormwater permit coverage, the types of discharges that can be authorized, and the process for developing a SWPPP and obtaining permit coverage.

Presented By: Julie Morelli, P.G., REM, CPESC, CESSWI

Part Two: After the Permit: Monitoring Your Industrial Stormwater Program for Compliance

On-Demand
Duration: 1 Hour

So, you have your industrial stormwater general permit authorization and SWPPP in hand. Now what? This webinar—the second in a two-part series–will discuss the necessary steps to follow after your industrial facility has received coverage under an industrial stormwater general permit. Nathan will present an overview of essential recordkeeping, inspection, monitoring and reporting requirements commonly found within industrial stormwater general permits.

Presented By: Nathan Collier, CPESC, CESSWI

This webinar contains two parts, each worth (1) Professional Development Hour. 

Common BMPs: A Practical Approach, Bridging Theory and Practice

On-Demand

Presented by Ken Kristoffersen, CAL-Storm Compliance, Inc. President, MBA/QSP/QSD/ToR/CPESC/CISEC

Developing your eye as an inspector. A review of common BMPs, specific strengths/weaknesses, product quality considerations, proper installation, inspection, and maintenance. A practitioners perspective including quantity estimating tips 

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* This webinar is presented in partnership with Ecopliant - CISEC. If you are a current CISEC, please contact contactus@ecopliant.org to request the discount code for free access. 

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This webinar is worth one (1) Professional Development Hour. 

From Bare Soil to Urbanization: Landcover and Runoff

ON DEMAND
Duration: 1 Hour
Sponsor: CleanWay, Presto, Soil Moist, Stone Strong, & United Storm Water

The relationship between rainfall and runoff is fundamental to managing stormwater runoff from pre-project planning, through construction, and into operation of the permanent stormwater system. This relationship is defined by runoff coefficients that convert rainfall to runoff – runoff coefficients that are too low and underrepresent real world conditions can lead to flooding, while runoff coefficients that are unrealistically high result in unnecessary expenditures on oversized infrastructure.

This webinar will present recent work to update runoff coefficients in the metropolitan Denver area within the Mile High Flood District. Many of the runoff coefficients included in local, regional, and national guidance documents were developed decades ago and do not necessarily represent current types and densities of development. This work involved analysis of recent developments to compare measured imperviousness with guidance on imperviousness that is used to calculate runoff coefficients to assess current density of developments relative to imperviousness assumptions in current criteria. We also searched the literature and performed analysis to develop criteria for runoff coefficients for different types of waterwise land cover from western desert rock mulch landscaping to landscaping with native grasses. In addition, we performed modeling analysis to evaluate the effects of disconnected impervious area and panel orientation on runoff coefficients for solar installations.

This webinar will also discuss construction phase runoff and how the lessons learned from updating runoff coefficients for post-construction land uses provide insight on how to effectively reduce runoff coefficients during construction through implementation of erosion control measures including mulching, temporary revegetation, and other similar practices.

Attendees will come away from this webinar with a new appreciation for the subtleties of runoff coefficients and an understanding of how criteria for these important hydrologic parameters are derived for use in stormwater manuals.

Presented By: Andrew Earles & Victoria Hennon

Speakers

Andrew Earles
Vice President of Water Resources
Wright Water Engineers

Dr. Andrew Earles is the Vice President of Water Resources with Wright Water Engineers in Denver, Colorado. Andrew specializes in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management and has worked across the United States on projects related to rainfall, runoff, and land cover. Andrew is a Professional Engineer, Professional Hydrologist, CPESC, and member of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers.

Victoria Hennon
Water Resources Engineer
Wright Water Engineers

Victoria Hennon, EIT, is a Water Resources Engineer at Wright Water Engineers. She has a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Colorado School of Mines and works on projects involving drainage criteria, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and watershed analyses.

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This webinar is worth One (1) Professional Development Hour. 

Active Treatment - What is it and How Does it Work?

On Demand

Presented by Neil Robbins

Learn the basics of an active water treatment process and how it applies to the construction industry. This presentation will review basic treatment system design standards (specific to Washington State) and give an educational overview of how a sand filtration system works. It will also cover how to properly integrate flocculants and coagulants and provide an understanding of standard treatment system configurations.

Learn More about this settlement: 

• How chemistry is integrated into water treatment systems and the benefits of flocculation
• The functionality of a sand filtration system
• Understanding the basic active treatment process

 

This webinar is worth one (1) Professional Development Hour. 

[On Demand] LET'S TALK FLOC Two Part Series
A flocculant webinar from the company that brought
flocculant (Floc) Logs and Polymer Enhanced BMPs to the industry 

FREE EVENT

Part One Presenter: Seva Iwinski, Vice President - Applied Polymer Systems

Part Two Presenters: Kyla Wood, Head of Research and Development & Eddie Snell, Technical Specialist - Applied Polymer Systems

Flocculants are powerful tools that have been used for decades to control erosion, stabilize soil, and remove harmful contaminants from water. Flocculant treatments can meet very low discharge limits, allowing sites to stay in compliance, meet regulations and improve stormwater quality and clarity.  Applied Polymer Systems introduced flocculants to the erosion and stormwater industries in the 1990s, drawing from decades of research and use in mining effluent treatment. Anionic polyacrylamide is the most widely accepted and commonly used flocculant due to being both safe for aquatic life, and highly effective.

PAM use is rapidly expanding across the US and world thanks to its safety for environmental applications and effectiveness at targeting and removing difficult and common pollutants like clay, sediments, and metals. In our Let’s Talk Floc Part 1 webinar we detailed the movement and growth of PAM use for erosion and sediment control from its introduction in the 1990s to its widespread and growing adoption in the US today. We also spoke about the important factors that influence how we use flocculants safely and effectively. In Let’s Talk Floc Part 2, we will build on this important information and focus on case studies and examples of how PAMs were, and currently are being utilized to successfully manage erosion, sediment, metals, and stormwater on multiple projects across the United States and Canada. Join Applied Polymer Systems, the company who brought flocculant technologies to this industry 25 years ago, in the second part of our two series Let’s Talk Floc webinar, as we cover how to effectively, safely, and efficiently use flocculants in the field to meet stormwater and erosion and sediment control goals and requirements.

Thanks to years of education and concerted effort by universities, companies, and organizations like the IECA, flocculant use has evolved from sparse use of what many deemed mysterious “fairy dust”, to widespread adoption and a push towards standardized flocculant training, use and application. With many states recently adopting, preparing to adopt, or considering adopting anionic polyacrylamide into their toolboxes (i.e. pre-approved flocculant lists, QPLs/APLS, or erosion control and stormwater manuals) interest in flocculants and demand for training and information has reached levels never seen before in our industry.  Despite expanded use and interest, confusion and questions still exist, and education is needed to ensure flocculants are used safely and effectively. Join Applied Polymer Systems, the company who brought flocculant technologies to this industry 25 years ago, as we cover how to effectively, safely, and efficiently use flocculants to enhance traditional best management practices to meet stormwater and erosion and sediment control goals and requirements.

Part One Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding the basics of flocculant technologies and how to select safe and effective flocculants for treatment systems
2. Understand what anionic polyacrylamide is, how it works, and why it is the standard flocculant used for erosion and sediment control and stormwater treatment in the industry
3. Gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the steps needed to apply, maintain, and troubleshoot flocculants in field applications
4. Recognize how traditional BMPs may be enhanced using anionic PAM to improve sediment control and water treatment 

Part Two Learning Objectives: 

1. Review how to select appropriate flocculants for projects based on specific project goals and site characteristics. 
2. Learn components needed to plan and implement effective PAM treatments for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management. 
3. Understand common management and use requirements for PAM applications through real world examples and case studies of PAM treatments. 

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Each webinar in this series is worth One (1) Professional Development Hour. A total of Two (2) Professional Development Hours are available in this series. 

[On Demand] 

Part One: Minnesota’s 2018 3M PFAS Settlement – Project 1007 Source Assessment and Feasibility Study

Complexities from >70 years of impacted surface water and groundwater interactions

Presented by Rebecca Higgins, PG

This presentation will provide an overview of the Project 1007 work being conducted under the 2018 3M Settlement with the state of Minnesota. It will provide descriptions of PFAS impacts in surface water and groundwater which impact drinking water supplies across 14 communities in the East Metro of the Twin Cities. This includes work to evaluate water resource protections for current and future generations as well as pilot study work to understand potential remedial technology options.

Learn More about this settlement: 

• https://3msettlement.state.mn.us/
• https://3msettlement.state.mn.us/projects/project-1007

[On Demand]

Part Two: The State of the Practice for PFAS in Stormwater

Presented by Brandon Steets, PE (CA), QISP/ToR

This presentation will review what we know about the abundance and forms/mobility/treatability of PFAS in urban stormwater relative to emerging regulatory thresholds, and the effectiveness of source and treatment control strategies for PFAS in stormwater.

 

This program contains two webinars, each worth One (1) Professional Development Hour. 

Celebrating Women in ERSED 2023

March is the month designated to celebrate women and their achievements around the world. IECA is blessed to have some amazing women achieving amazing things in the erosion and sediment control (ERSED) industry.  In this webinar, you will hear from women in Australia, New Zealand, and America, about their work in the ERSED field, how they came to be in the industry, and their vision for the future of the industry.

OUR PRESENTERS:

Stephanie Kirk - New Zealand

Stephanie is currently the Environmental Manager on a $655 million dollar large scale infrastructure roading project in New Zealand. The area the project is situated in has had its worst rainfall ever recorded during the summer earthworks season from September to February. She will be talking about the challenges of working on a large earthworks project with record breaking rainfall, the innovative weather forecasting software, how their erosion and sediment controls have stood up to the test, some of the tough challenges they have faced along the way and how they have remained on side with the regulatory authorities throughout the process. She will also briefly touch on how she started in the industry and how she would like to see it change and develop.  

Dr Jaime Schussler - USA

Until her graduate studies, Dr. Jaime Schussler had no idea there was so much to learn about erosion and sediment control. Before long, she was sinking herself into research to find performance-based solutions for temporary erosion and sediment control. Jaime’s research has influenced design standards throughout the United States. Following her doctoral work, she was a visiting scholar at the University of New South Wales, where she connected with Australasia IECA members to learn about the industry across the pond. Now, Jaime’s story has come full circle. She uses her position as an assistant professor to mobilize young women to the erosion and sediment control industry and getting involved with IECA. Join us to hear about her journey!

Alison Price - Australia

SoilCyclers Founder and MD Alison Price oversees soil amelioration and remediation on more than 50 sites annually, recycling up to half a million tons per annum and taking around 30,000 truckloads off local roads. From mine sites to infrastructure, subdivisions, and everything in between, Alison has seen what can go wrong when we don't take care of our soil. Practical tips for new engineers, some soil science basics for non-scientists and some funny examples of recycling pitfalls as well as guaranteed recipes for soil recycling success.

 

This webinar is worth One (1) Professional Development Hour.