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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 2023/12/14 at 4:00 PM (MST)
This webinar will celebrate and showcase the Australasian Chapter's Environmental Excellence Award winners for 2023. Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 3) - Edmonton to Gordonvale Project (E2G) - AND - NIWA Weather Forecasting – A New Zealand First in the Construction Industry.
IECA Australasia Chapter's Environmental Excellence Award Winners for 2023
Date: Friday 15 December 2023
Time: 9:00 AM AEST, 10:00 AM AEDT, 12:00 PM NZDT
Duration: 1 Hour
PDH Credits: 1Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 3) - Edmonton to Gordonvale Project (E2G)
Presented by: Andrew Kindness
The Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 3) - Edmonton to Gordonvale Project (E2G) is located south of Cairns in Far North Queensland.
It marks a significant advancement in infrastructure, focusing on the duplication of a 10.5 kilometre stretch of the Bruce Highway and realignment and upgrade of 4.7 kilometres of the Queensland Rail North Coast Line. Accompanying these primary objectives is the construction of new local roads, pedestrian and rail bridges.
Situated in a floodplain region, E2G contended with a unique set of environmental challenges - from constructing multiple bridges and managing tropical soils to grappling with unpredictable weather.
E2G's unique approach to implementing innovative solutions for environmental management, while weathering three tropical wet seasons and two tropical cyclones, without diminishing their commitment to erosion and sediment control performance will be discussed in this presentation. Hear how they adopted innovative technologies, utilising drones for site mapping and erosion and sediment control evaluations, initiated trials for new erosion and sediment control products, and championed strategies that intertwined sustainability goals with erosion and sediment control planning.
NIWA Weather Forecasting – A New Zealand First in the Construction Industry
Presented by: Stephanie Kirk
Everything we do in the erosion and sediment control space is driven by the weather. Is it going to rain today, will that cyclone really end up hitting our site, do we need to install additional measures to help prepare? We focus on continually improving erosion and sediment control device design, investing in the latest water quality technology, applying chemical flocculants, and many more. When the weather governs so much of our world, why are most contractors not going above and beyond to invest in quality weather forecasting software?
This presentation will compare the accuracy of publicly available weather forecasting sites when compared with a top-tier weather forecasting provider and how investing in quality forecasting software can help your site save time and money and help you prepare more accurately for weather events.
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Stephanie E. Kirk
Environmental Manager - Takitimu North Link
HEB Construction
Stephanie Kirk works for one of New Zealand's top contractors - HEB Construction. Recently becoming a fully accredited CPESC, she is currently acting as the Environmental Manager for the Takitimu North Link roading project which has over 3 million m3 of earthworks.
Prior to Takitimu, Stephanie spent the last two years looking after the environmental management for construction of Turitea Windfarm and four years as Environmental Advisor on the Hamilton Section of the Waikato Expressway. She has also spent time as a council compliance officer working throughout New Zealand. This has given her a well rounded understanding of erosion and sediment control from the contractor, client and council perspective.Andrew Kindness
HSA Group (John Holland, Seymour Whyte, Aecom)
Andrew Kindness is a skilled Sustainability and Environmental Advisor with a strong background in Environmental Sustainability and diverse experience in infrastructure construction. His experience spans projects such as the Sydney Metro TSE Mega Project, Blue Mountains Heritage Station Upgrades, and the E2G project in Cairns. As a member of IECA and a CPESC, Andrew has a keen interest in the erosion and sediment control discipline. Currently, he leads sustainability outcomes for the Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) Project in Cairns while also supporting the team in managing erosion and sediment control using best practices. His dedication to innovation and knowledge-sharing has positioned him as a valued professional in the field of sustainability and environmental management.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 2023/12/13 at 12:00 PM (MST)
This webinar will examine the basic principles of stream erosion and the various practices that are utilized to address and repair stream bank and bed erosion in the upper Midwest.
Restoration of Streams in the Midwest
Date: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Time: 12:00 PM Mountain Time
Duration: 1 HourPresented by: Jonathan Koepke, CPESC
Streambank and bed erosion is a significant issue, especially in urban and urbanizing areas where property, infrastructure, and habitat can be lost. These issues require specialized knowledge and techniques to effectively solve in a sustainable manner. This presentation will review the various types of erosion that occur in urban streams and the different practices and products utilized to address them, including why certain practices fail where others succeed. The importance of site evaluation, geomorphic processes, knowledge of hydraulic forces, and limitations of various technologies and practices will be a focus of the presentation.
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Jonathan Koepke
President
Jonathan Koepke, CEPSC, LEED-AP is the Vice President and General Manager for ENCAP, Inc. in DeKalb, IL. Jonathan is a three time graduate of Northern Illinois University where he completed both his Bachelors and Masters degrees and holds a Masters in Business Administration. He is also the current President of the Great Lakes Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the IECA as Treasurer.
Ryan Alltop (Moderator)
Encap Inc.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/11/09
Following participation in the webinar, attendees should have a better knowledge of the basic illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) components, the methods for assessing their IDDE program, and the various ways to use IDDE program data to enhance and drive other stormwater actions.
Getting the Most From Your IDDE Program
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Presented by: Heather Buck, CPSWQ, CPMSM, CESSWI, CISEC
Many regulated communities struggle with how to accomplish the requirements of the illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) minimum control measure (MCM). There are numerous approaches, methods, and uses for the information created and collected for this portion of the overall stormwater program. Further, some communities wonder how to best utilize the information in other areas of the program. The federal IDDE program requirements will serve as the basis for discussion, while examples of requirements from several states will also be given. This webinar will cover the basics for those who may need it, and enhancements or additions for those looking to grow their programs. Following participation in the webinar, attendees should have a better knowledge of the basic IDDE components, the methods for assessing their IDDE program, and the various ways to use IDDE program data to enhance and drive other stormwater actions.
Heather Buck, CPSWQ, CPMSM, CESSWI, CISEC
Resource Planner
As a Resource Planner with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana, Heather works with the MS4 Coordinators from several NPDES Phase II communities in Indiana to develop and implement all components of their Stormwater Quality Management Programs (SWQMP). Heather also completes erosion and sediment control inspections on behalf of both public agencies and private development. In addition, Heather completes various water quality evaluations through chemical, physical, and biological data collection and analysis; including IDDE screening, QHEI, macroinvertebrate, and fish community sampling.
Dr. Scott Rogers, PE, CPMSM (Moderator)
Environmental Coordination Engineer
Alabama Department of Transportation
Dr. Scott W. Rogers is the Environmental Coordination Engineer in the Design Bureau of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). His service at ALDOT since 2010 has primarily consisted of coordinating the ongoing development of the ALDOT MS4 program among many ALDOT offices and communicating the outcomes of that program in various ways to other government agencies, the professional community, and the citizens of Alabama. Since assuming the role of Environmental Coordination Engineer in October 2017, he has participated in the coordination of ALDOT’s environmental activities more broadly. He is Chair of the MS4 Management Subcommittee of the IECA Education Committee and is on the board of directors of the Alabama Stormwater Association. Dr. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Auburn University in Auburn, AL, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in environmental engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. He is a Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama and a Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/10/26
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.
IECA Young Professionals Webinar Series
Five Pillars of Construction Stormwater Management
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Part One: The Five Pillars of Construction Stormwater Management Overview and Introduction
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
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
Barry Fagan, PE/PLS, ENV SP, CPESC, CPMSM
Fagan Consulting LLC
Barry Fagan, PE/PLS, ENV SP, CPESC, CPMSM is a stormwater and sustainability professional who supports infrastructure development at the intersection of built and natural environments. Barry’s expertise is based on decades of experience managing and supporting stormwater programs and infrastructure projects and promoting environmental responsibility. Barry works in transportation, renewable energy, and urban environments. Barry and his wife, Tracey formed Fagan Consulting LLC in 2022 to further their mission of helping good people deliver liveable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure.
Kel Sanson
Senior Environmental Consultant
SEEC
Kel is a CPESC, and has significant on-ground construction environmental management experience. He is a Senior Environmental Consultant at Strategic Environmental & Engineering Consulting (SEEC). Over the last 17 plus years Kel has worked on numerous gas, energy, mining, road and residential projects across Australia. He also delivers industry training to construction personnel and regulators. In his spare time Kel is firmly attached to his camera, or climbing mountains, or on camping adventures with his daughter….. and his camera.
Matt Klaser, CESSWI, CPESC
Environmental Specialist
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Matt Klaser is a CESWI and CPESC with over a decade of experience in the stormwater industry. Matt is an Environmental Specialist with POWER Engineers in San Antonio, Texas. During his career, Matt has worked on a number of construction, industrial, and municipal stormwater projects as well as many other natural resources projects. Matt has been a member of IECA for the past six years in the national and regional chapters. When not working, Matt likes to spend time with his family outdoors (when not sweltering hot), gardening, or searching for the best breakfast tacos.Kirsty Dykes (Moderator)
Senior Environmental Advisor
Fulton Hogan
Kirsty obtained a Master of Science in Geography the University of Otago in New Zealand in 2012 with a thesis titled ‘Constructed wetlands for nutrient attenuation’ which focused on ameliorating water quality from agricultural runoff in southern New Zealand.
Upon completion of university Kirsty moved to Australia where she has been working as an environmental advisor across the mining and civil construction sectors for the past 10 years. Currently she is Senior Environmental Advisor at Fulton Hogan Construction, a large civil construction company with Projects across Australia and New Zealand. Her role as an environmental advisor is varied across all aspects of environmental management however erosion and sediment control and associated water quality and management is where her passion lies.
Kirsty became involved with IECA in 2017 when she was awarded the IECA Young Professional Scholarship and has been working with them since.
In her spare time Kirsty likes to live an active lifestyle, enjoying hiking, discovering South East Queensland and is a keen traveller, exploring all that Australia and the world has to offer.
Jaime Schussler, M.S., CPESC-IT (Moderator)
Assistant Professor
Oklahoma State University
Dr. Jaime Schussler is an assistant professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Schussler’s research focuses on stormwater management, specializing in erosion and sediment control. Her work aims to find implementable solutions to manage increased stormwater runoff and sediment loads from construction, urban, agricultural, and reclamation sites. Her experience extends to surface water hydrology, water resources engineering, and surface water quality.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/10/05
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.
Qualified Inspectors and State-specific CGPs
Pathways to Creating a Qualified Inspection Workforce
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Moderators: Kristi Anspach, CPESC and Donald Pearson, EI, CPESC
Panelists: Rebecca Forman, David Harris, Kendra Henderson and Greg SchanerThis 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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Kristi Anspach, CPESC, CESSWI (Moderator)
Assistant Resident Engineer
Summit Design and Engineering Services
Kristi has worked in the field of stormwater pollution prevention and erosion and sediment control since 1996, after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She spent the first decade of her career as a regulatory inspector, working first with two county-based local erosion and sediment control programs and later with the Roadside Environmental Unit of the NC Department of Transportation. During her time working with regulatory and permitting authorities, Kristi found an additional interest in policy and permit drafting, which has carried forward throughout her career. Since 2006, Kristi has worked in the private sector focusing on stormwater and NPDES planning and compliance for residential and commercial construction. Throughout the past fifteen years, she has also served on various stakeholder and technical groups in North Carolina, including those responsible for drafting updates to the statewide NC Construction General Permit for Stormwater and the NC Sedimentation Control Administrative Code.Donald Pearson, EI, CPESC (Moderator)
Assistant Resident Engineer
Summit Design and Engineering Services
After graduation from North Carolina State Universities Biological and Agricultural Department in 1990, Donald began a 30-year career with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Roadside Environmental Unit that ended with his retirement in May of 2021. Donald started a second career with Summit Design and Engineering Services in late June 2021. Donald’s responsibilities with NCDOT’s Roadside Environmental Unit included oversite of numerous infrastructure projects within the Piedmont area of the State to ensure environmental compliance with the North Carolina Sedimentation and Pollution Control Act, State and Federal Water Quality requirements, and NPDES permit expectations. Donald obtained his Certification as an Engineering Intern in 1999, his Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control Certification (CPESC) in 2004, and his Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector Certification (CESSWI) in 2023. He has his Remote Pilot Certificate for operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) and utilizes that skill to assist in a variety of operations on Highway Construction Sites within North Carolina.
His new career with Summit Design and Engineering, allows him to perform similar functions to those he did with NCDOT, but over a smaller territory. Donald also teaches the Level 1 and 2 Erosion and Sediment/Stormwater Control Certification Classes, through NC State University’s Crop and Soil Science Department, for individuals planning to work on NCDOT projects. He is currently serving a three year term on the NC Sedimentation Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee which offers support and guidance for the State’s Land Resources group staffed under the NC Department of Environmental Quality. Recently he was assigned a position on the IECA Educational Track Erosion and Sediment Control Subcommittee. He is a native of Raleigh, NC and currently resides in Fuquay Varina with his wife Robin. They are proud parents of two children Megan (28) and Riley (25).
Greg Schaner
Attorney Adviser, Water Permits Division
US EPA
Greg started work for EPA’s Office of Water in 2003. His focus at EPA during that time has been almost entirely on the NPDES stormwater permitting program. In that role, Greg has worked on the 2003, 2012, 2017, and 2022 CGPs, and the 2005 MSGP, and led the effort to revise the MS4 permitting regulations in 2015 and 2023. Prior to EPA, Greg worked at the National Association of Clean Water Agencies and the State of Maryland’s Natural Resources Department.
Kendra Henderson
Department of Ecology, Washington
Kendra Henderson works for the Washington State Department of Ecology as the Construction Stormwater General Permit writer. In this position, she manages the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) training program and the CESCL database. She has been in her current role for a year and with Ecology a little over four years.David Harris
North Carolina Department of Transportation
David Harris is the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s State Roadside Environmental Engineer. David has over 30 years’ experience working in erosion and sedimentation control for highway construction and maintenance activities. He is a registered professional engineer and has had the privilege of working with some of the greatest erosion control professionals in the country while at NCDOT.Dr. Rebecca Forman
University of Minnesota
Rebecca is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota’s Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program. Prior to joining the Program staff, she spent more than 12 years as an environmental consultant specializing in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction and industrial Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) design and inspection and in due diligence and environmental compliance investigation and reporting. She is passionate about protecting aquatic systems and is equally passionate about understanding the best methods to help non-traditional students learn. Rebecca is the recipient of the 2022 Innovation Award from the Minnesota Erosion Control Association for her work developing the Erosion Program’s online courses.
Alex Zimmerman, CPESC CISEC CESSWI QSP
Owner, Creative Courses
Alex Zimmerman CPESC, CISEC, CESSWI, AK-BC-NT-WA-CESCL, QSP Alex Zimmerman brings over 20 years of large scale construction and reclamation experience to Erosion and Sediment Control and stormwater training. From large disturbance, linear, and single-family construction to restoration and emergency landslide repair, his experiences add to informative trainings on real world issues for construction site and facility operators, inspectors, and designers. Alex has been helping project teams succeed by planning for the productive and compliant completion of varied construction and restoration projects. Alex has been recognized by various associations and agencies for his professional course preparation and delivery. Developing custom trainings for audiences as varied as Alaska Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska Department of Transportation, South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association, Building Industry Association of Washington, North Dakota Solid Waste & Recycling Association, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Northwest Territories Department of Transportation, and the British Columbia Erosion and Sediment Control Association. Alex stays up to date and informed on the latest regulations and compliance challenges. He was a past recipient of the Educational Achievement award by the International Erosion Control Association.
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Members Only Benefit: IECA offers 1 PDH credit for members that complete the Environmental Connection Magazine Content Quiz.
IECA members have the opportunity to earn one (1) Professional Development Hour per Environmental Connection Magazine (4 per year) by completing the quarterly Environmental Connection Magazine Quiz. You're already reading Environmental Connection, so why not get the extra credits? For a digital copy of the current issue, please visit: http://www.ieca.org/archives
This quiz is for the 4th Quarter 2023 edition. Once you have read the entire magazine, complete the quiz with 70% or better to receive your credit.
At the completion of this quiz you will receive 1 Professional Development Hour of credit. For any questions on continuing education credit, please contact IECA Education at education@ieca.org
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/09/20
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.
Sustainability Through Innovation in the Industry
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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
Jon E. Rasmussen, PE CPESC, LEED AP BD+C
Flood-Con
Mr. Rasmussen is an AuburnUniversity graduate with a BS in Civil Engineering. Mr. Rasmussen has 27years of experience in civil engineering and hydrology. After being apartner and shareholder of a Birmingham based civil engineering firm for14 years, Mr. Rasmussen founded Flood-Con in 2017 which currently has over 100automated products deployed across the southeast and the northern U.S.. Mr. Rasmussen is a licensed Professional Engineer; a Certified Professional inErosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and LEED Accredited Professional inBuilding Design and Construction (LEED AP BD+C). Mr. Rasmussenpatented the automated outlet control structure (AOS) device in the UnitedStates and Canada.
Brian Mills
Consultant Scientist
Mote Measurement Networks
Based in Auckland N.Z. Brian Mills has 25-years consultancy experience in a wide range of environmental and scientific testing and monitoring programmes. Much of Brian's experience is related to servicing construction and infrastructure needs with a large component of experience in the field of remote measurement and monitoring to obtain air quality measurement data. A combination of analytical chemistry and remote monitoring experience provides insight into the design and execution requirements needed for remote measurement to be able to successfully obtain accurate results that are 'fit-for-purpose’.
Connie Fortin
Low Salt Strategist
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Connie Fortin has been working for 20 years with winter maintenance professionals trying to reduce salt by integrating science into winter maintenance. Now she finds herself in an engineering firm working to integrate low salt concepts into infrastructure planning and design. Improved winter design is the most cost-effective way to get on top of the chloride problem and she is energized to share this new strategy.Martin Brown
Marketing Manager
Stratex
Martin Brown is an accomplished marketing professional with over a decade of industry experience. With a strong technical background and deep understanding of consumer behaviour, Martin has established himself as a trusted expert in his field and has worked with many of the world’s leading organisations in technology, healthcare, hospitality and safety. Martin’s passion for innovation and environmental responsibility lead him to join Stratex, an Australian leader in environmental and personal protection solutions. Here he heads marketing and digital transformation, working closely with product research and development teams. An adept problem solver, Martin enjoys the challenge of developing new ways to solve existing problems. He attained a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Marketing, Entrepreneurship) from the University of Tasmania in 2010.Teresa Burgess
Senior Project Engineer
Bolton & Menk
Teresa Burgess, PE, CPESC is a senior project engineer at Bolton & Menk, splitting her time between the civil and funding workgroups. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from South Dakota State University. Her engineering experience includes in-depth knowledge of stormwater erosion and sediment control, MS4 permitting, environmental review, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance.Troy Beaver
Co-Founder
HalenHardy, LLC
Troy co-founded HalenHardy, LLC in January 2013 with his father Donny and brother Josh as well as long-term business colleague Carl Cohen. Its mission is to develop and discover ways to “Simplify Spill & Sediment Control.” HalenHardy’s patented and patent-pending tools include:
- Spilltration® line of spill control products for quickly and effectively containing and cleaning up spills on land and water, as well as the Spilltration® stormwater filtration products for filtering silt, sediment, sheen and other contaminants from stormwater runoff.
- WaterGate Instant Dams for spill containment on ditches and streams.
- Drainiac® Petroleum Filter Valves to create an “oil stop valve” for stormwater discharging from inside of secondary containment.
Spearheading the product development and training programs at HalenHardy, Troy prides himself on developing tools and techniques to help customers better ensure their SPCC and NPDES compliance. Involved in numerous responses and projects all over the US and Canada, he focuses a lot of his time on developing tools and techniques to help protect the precious water resources across North America. Troy’s main focus is helping frontline workers be better prepared to limit the damage caused by spills and contaminants in stormwater, through easy-to-deploy tools and interactive training. He works with government agencies, contractors and all types of industrial facilities, including rail, utilities, pipelines, terminals, refineries and construction to help them be better prepared to limit the damage caused by spills and stormwater contaminants. Troy received his B.S. in Politics from Juniata College (PA) in 2006. He also received his J.D. from University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his MBA from Katz Graduate School of Business in 2010.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/08/23
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. 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
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 HourWhether 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 HourSo, 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
Julie Morelli, P.G., REM, CPESC, CESSWI
Julie Morelli, P.G., REM, CPESC, CESSWI has extensive experience in both public and private environmental compliance. Her expertise lies primarily in water quality, erosion and sediment controls, solid waste management, spill delineation and Phase I/II/III environmental site assessments and corrective action programs. She has been involved in water quality and waste management issues as they affect industrial, federal and municipal facilities since 1998. Ms. Morelli works as a professional geoscientist, understanding the interaction of the regulatory framework between federal, state and local regulations.
Nathan Collier CPESC, CESSWI
Environmental Specialist and Associate Project Manager
Nathan Collier, CPESC, CESSWI is a Project Manager and Environmental Specialist at POWER Engineers, with approximately nine years of environmental consulting experience. His experience includes stormwater and wastewater permitting and compliance; Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) compliance; environmental site assessments (ESAs); environmental auditing; EPCRA Tier II and TRI reporting; recycling and waste minimization; and environmental training. Nathan’s consulting experience has spanned over 20 states and has involved assisting a wide variety of clients, including electrical transmission and generation utilities, municipalities, concrete, asphalt and cement plants, quarries and mines, manufacturing facilities, and oil and gas operations.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/07/11
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.
Common BMPs: A Practical Approach, Bridging Theory and Practice
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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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Ken Kristoffersen
President, MBA/QSP/QSD/ToR/CPESC/CISEC
CAL-Storm Compliance, Inc
CAL-Storm Compliance, Inc. 2010 to Present
Founder of CAL-Storm Compliance in early 2010 to support stormwater compliance under the 2009 California Construction General Permit. CAL-Storm services consist of: SWPPP Development (QSD), Site Inspection Services (QSP), Stormwater Compliance Training Services (monthly QSP/QSD/CISEC/PDH Classes). Additional services include: SMARTS Permit Filing Assistance, e.g. NOI, ad Hoc, Quarterly, Annual Reports, and NOT, as well as NOV, Notice of Violation resolution services with State & Local Agencies.
Current clients consist of contractors, developers, architects, civil engineers, Cities, Counties and the State of California. SWPPPs developed for California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.
Clear Water Service, 2002 to 2010
Founding Partner and VP, built company from the ground up with services including SWPPP Development, Inspections, Compliance Training and BMP Installation.
General Physics, 1997 to 2002
Director of Business Development, Western US. Developed technical training and engineering (environmental) solutions across 8 market sectors. Lean, TPM, PSM, RMP, etc.
Affiliations:
IECA: Member over 10 years, California Western Chapter Ambassador
Ecopliant-CISEC: Active Board Member for 4+ years, current Treasurer
CASQA: Former Training Subcommittee Co-Chair, Active member of the 2022 California CGP Training Team, Construction BMP Manual Team, MS4 Team, Industrial CGP Team.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 2023/06/22
This webinar is presented by Storm Water Solutions and the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). 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.
From Bare Soil to Urbanization: Landcover and Runoff
ON DEMAND
Duration: 1 Hour
Sponsor: CleanWay, Presto, Soil Moist, Stone Strong, & United Storm WaterThe 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
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Andrew Earles
Vice President of Water Resources
Wright Water EngineersDr. 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 EngineersVictoria 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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