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Industrial Stormwater Response to Benchmark Exceedance
Industrial facilities in Minnesota
are required to comply with stormwater regulations, which now require sampling and monitoring of stormwater runoff from facilities. This event will focus on how to respond to benchmark monitoring test result exceedances and how to select best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention plan modification. This event will not provide detailed design guidance for structure practices.
This class will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the MnDOT Facility in Mankato, MN. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with class beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 2:30 p.m. The registration fee is $75. See the link below for registration brochure and registration form.
Link to Brochure
Enhanced Reactive Filters for Stormwater Treatment
A new seminar has opened up for people who are interested in enhanced reactive filters for stormwater treatment. This technical seminar will provide information on a new class of stormwater control measure which uses iron and other additives in a sand filter to remove pollutants.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Minnesota Erosion Control Association
Annual Conference March 6-7, 2013 in St. Cloud, Minnesota
This year, the MECA Conference will be in St. Cloud, Minnesota, giving a great opportunity to focus on the lakes and resources of Minnesota. In addition to the presentations and trade show, several workshops will be offered before the conference. Both the University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program Construction Installer Certification and Construction Installer Recertification will be offered on March 5 at the conference venue. This offering will include lunch and access to the trade show, so the fees have been adjusted from the regularly offered classes. In addition, the Minnesota Seeding Contractors Association is offering a discount for their members, so this is a great opportunity to get involved with that organization as well. See the registration brochure for details.
Industrial Stormwater SWPPPS, Monitoring, and Exceedence
This class for industrial stormwater will cover topics from SWPPP requirements and monitoring to response and selection of practices for SWPPP modification due to benchmark monitoring test result exceedances.
For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Bioretention Construction Tour
This is an opportunity to see up to three retrofit bioretention facilities (some currently under construction) and learn about design, specification and construction considerations. Talk topics will include pretreatment, low flow bypass methods, underdrain sizing and filter fabrics, construction specifications and methodology, gate valves and more. The tour will start at a central location, where attendees will receive a map to the sites, with times when the speakers will be available. Attendees will drive their own vehicles to the sites and will need to supply their own hard hats and safety equipment. The sites are approximately 8 miles apart.
This is a technical training for private engineers, LGU stormwater professionals including engineering, natural resources and surface water staff, Soil and Water Conservation District and Watershed District Technical staff and others involved in designing, reviewing or inspecting stormwater management practices.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
ISW Benchmark Class Created - What To Do When Your Test Results Show High Pollutant Runoff
This new class for industrial stormwater will focus on how to modify your facility to address high benchmark test values.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Industrial Stormwater Sampling and Monitoring Training
The Industrial Stormwater Monitoring class will focus on the permit sampling and monitoring requirements, as well as how to take samples and report the findings.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Illicit Discharge Training
Training for municipal staff on managment of illicit
discharges into stormwater systems. Future classes to be scheduled
soon.
This is a short introduction on the topic and includes
information on identification, action plans, and investigation of
illicit discharges. The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282.
New Construction Permit Approved
The MPCA Citizens' Board approved the staff recommendations
to deny the Builders Association of the Twin Cities request for a
contested case hearing, and authorized reissuance of the NPDES/SDS
General Permit for Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity.
The reissued Permit will become effective on August 1, 2008.
Staff are working to complete updates to the Permit documents; including
the Permit application, notice of termination/Permit modification
form, fact sheets, etc. Please see the following link for the most
current documents.
Stormwater
Permit for Construction Activity-Permit Update
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Industrial Stormwater Response to Benchmark Exceedance
Industrial facilities in Minnesota
are required to comply with stormwater regulations, which now require sampling and monitoring of stormwater runoff from facilities. This event will focus on how to respond to benchmark monitoring test result exceedances and how to select best management practices for stormwater pollution prevention plan modification. This event will not provide detailed design guidance for structure practices.
This event is for anyone
interested in learning about industrial stormwater requirements, especially industry staff responsible for facility compliance with industrial stormwater regulations and sites that have had test results indicating benchmark exceedance. The sampling requirements can be found in Parts V and VI of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit, which is available at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/industrialstormwater.
This class will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the MnDOT Facility in Mankato, MN. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with class beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 2:30 p.m. The registration fee is $75. See the link below for registration brochure and registration form.
Link to Brochure
For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Enhanced Reactive Filters for Stormwater Treatment
Are you responsible for design or decision making for stormwater treatment practices. This technical seminar will provide information on a new class of stormwater control measure which uses iron and other additives in a sand filter to remove pollutants. This seminar will qualify for 5.5 PDHs.
This seminar is for people who are interested in enhanced reactive filters for stormwater treatment. This seminar will cover detailed design topics along with general concepts. Attendees should be familiar with stormwater management fundamentals prior to the workshop. This content has been developed for engineers, designers, and decision makers, but anyone is welcome to attend.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Industrial Stormwater SWPPS, Monitoring, and Exceedance
Industrial facilities in Minnesota
are required to comply with stormwater regulations, which require stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) development, sampling and monitoring, and adapting to stormwater runoff quality exceedance from facilities. This event will cover all of these topics from SWPPP requirements and monitoring to response and selection of practices for SWPPP modification due to benchmark monitoring test result exceedances. This event will not provide detailed design guidance for structural practices.
This event is for anyone
interested in learning about industrial stormwater requirements, especially industry staff responsible for facility compliance with industrial stormwater regulations and sites that have had test results indicating benchmark exceedance. The sampling requirements can be found in Parts V and VI of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit, which is available at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/industrialstormwater.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Bioretention Construction Tour
This is an opportunity to see up to three retrofit bioretention facilities (some currently under construction) and learn about design, specification and construction considerations. Talk topics will include pretreatment, low flow bypass methods, underdrain sizing and filter fabrics, construction specifications and methodology, gate valves and more. The tour will start at a central location, where attendees will receive a map to the sites, with times when the speakers will be available. Attendees will drive their own vehicles to the sites and will need to supply their own hard hats and safety equipment. The sites are approximately 8 miles apart.
This is a technical training for private engineers, LGU stormwater professionals including engineering, natural resources and surface water staff, Soil and Water Conservation District and Watershed District Technical staff and others involved in designing, reviewing or inspecting stormwater management practices.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Bioretention Construction Tour Flyer
Industrial Stormwater Sampling and Monitoring Training
Industrial facilities in Minnesota
are required to comply with stormwater regulations, which are updated
on a five-year schedule. In April 2010, the regulations were updated
to now require sampling and monitoring of stormwater runoff from facilities.
These events will focus on Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plan Development
and the Permit Sampling and Monitoring requirements, as well as how
to take samples and report the findings.
These events are for anyone
interested in learning about industrial stormwater requirements, especially
industry staff responsible for facility compliance with industrial
stormwater regulations.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282 or 612-625-9733.
Industrial Stormwater Class Schedule and Registration
Registration for the 2012-2013 Industrial Stormwater classes
is now open. Click on the link below to access course information and the schedule.
Link to Industrial Stormwater Classes
Regulatory
Enforcement Training
This seminar is for people who are responsible for
inspecting construction sites for NPDES compliance through a Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System entity (MS4), the MPCA, or MPCA Joint
Powers Agreement Partners.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282.
P8 Modeling Class
This class provides information on the P8 modeling
software for evaluation of stormwater management and management practice
effectiveness.
Link to P8 Files for 03-13-2012 Class
Link to Additional P8 Files for 03-13-2012 Class
For more information, contact
the University of Minnesota Erosion program at 1-800-646-2282.
Small Site and Residential
Construction Stormwater Management
A new class is being offered from the U of M Erosion
and Sediment Control Program called “Small Site Stormwater Management.”
This class will focus on NPDES Construction Permit Compliance for
light construction and residential builders.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282.
Read about the expiration
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Provisional certification
Industrial Stormwater Permit
Training
Thousands of large and small industrial facilities
in Minnesota have been required to comply with stormwater regulations,
including municipally owned or operated industrial facilities. The
updated industrial stormwater permit has been effective since April
5, 2010. As many as 50% of facilities requiring pemits are not presently
permitted
In many cases, facilities can be in compliance with
little to no modification of their existing operations, but permit
applications still need to be filed.
This event will focus on the new permit requirements,
the application process, and how to create a compliant SWPPP for permit
application.
The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282.
Stormwater U: Stormwater Pond
Excavation
This workshop is for municipal staff and consultants
working with stormwater pond maintenance. This event will have presentations
on excavation procedures for ponds, field exercises on pond capacity
determination and sediment sampling along with networking opportunities.
Stormwater U: Designing for
Volume Control
This class is for professional designers and reviewers
working with infiltration volume control stormwater BMPs. (5.5 PDH)
Best Management Practice Assessment
This class is for those who inspect, design or maintain
permanent stormwater BMPs. (5.5 PDH)
Illicit Discharge Detection
and Elimination
This class is for municipal staff performing IDDE
inspections. (2 PDH) The next class offering has not been set at this
time. Check back later for more information. For more information,
contact the University of Minnesota Erosion program, call 1-800-646-2282.
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