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Bioproducts and Biosystems
Engineering

at the
University of Miinnesota

In cooperation with

Minnesota Department of Transportation

 
Sediment leaving construction sites is subject to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations. We offer comprehensive training for inspectors, project managers, contractors, and designers who work on NPDES projects.
 

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Shoreline Stabilization Workshop:

Bioengineering for Contractors - Hands-on Field Demonstration

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is offering this training opportunity for contractors and others intersted in bioengineering (plant-based) solutions for shoreline stabilization on Thursday, July 9, 2009, from
8:30 am to 10:30 am at the Tonka Bay City Hall.

This in-field, hands-on workshop will cover:

  • Benefits of the bioengineering approach to shoreline stabilization
  • Site preparation techniques for shorelines
  • Bioroll installation
  • Native buffer plug installation
  • Seeding and compost installation
  • Maintenance issues and techniques

PLEASE REGISTER for this event on or before Tuesday, July 7. To register, send an e-mail to jwesterlund@minnehahacreek.org or call Julie at 952-471-0590 x209.

 

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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2009-2010 Summer Courses Inspector-Installer, Site Management and Design of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

Registration for the Summer Session 2009-2010 is now open. Schedule of Courses

 

Industrial Stormwater Permit Training

This event is for industrial facility staff who are responsible for their facility compliance with industrial stormwater regulations. Thousands of large and small industrial facilities are required to comply with stormwater regulations. Updates to the stormwater regulations will be available soon, and this event will help you understand the new revisions. There are also many businesses, manufacturers, and facilities in Minnesota that should be applying for a permit, but have not previously done so. This training event will help you determine if your facility is regulated and what your requirements may be.

In many cases, it is possible that your facility can be in compliance with little to no changes, but application forms still need to be submitted. The "no-exposure exclusion" is also explained in this training event.

The Industrial Storm Water Permit Training class will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009. For more information, look at the registration brochure and proposed agenda, or contact the University of Minnesota Erosion Program.

Link to brochure.
Link to agenda.
Link to register online.

Registration is Now Closed for 2008-2009 Courses

Registration for the 2008-2009 training season is now closed. Schedule of courses for 2009-2010 will be posted in September, 2009.

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Provisional certification

 

Regulatory Enforcement Class

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. For more information about this, 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. Follow the link below for registration. www.extension.umn.edu
/stormwater/

Builders and Small Site Construction

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. For more information about this, call 1-800-646-2282.

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 developing IDDE programs and performing IDDE inspections. (12 PDH)

 

 

 

Technical Resources

Here's a list of online resources relating to permiting, regulations, etc.

Resources relating to courses

Plants for Stormwater Design

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