Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Oregon Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop

Why Should You Take This Oregon Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop?

In this Oregon Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop, attendees will learn details of the changes to the 1200C permit and study the most up-to-date best management practices in sediment and erosion control. Upon completion students will have a better understanding of how to simply and confidently comply with Oregon's 1200C NPDES Construction general permit. From a review of the origins of stormwater policy and NPDES structure, to a discussion of permit requirements and BMP's for Source Control, Conveyance and Treatment, NWETC's Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop is designed specifically to address the needs of Oregon's stormwater field personnel and managers.

Intended Audience:  The intended audience is field personnel and managers from businesses and municipalities who implement and oversee the Oregon 1200C permit. This workshop is appropriate for attendees who are new to the field as well as seasoned experts.

Topics To Be Covered:

1. Erosion and Sedimentation Impacts
     a. Examples and Case Studies

2. Erosion and Sedimentation Processes
     a. Definitions
     b. Types of Erosion
     c. Sedimentation

3. Factors Influencing Erosion Potential
     a. Soil
     b. Vegetation
     c. Topography
     d. Climate

4. Regulatory Requirements
     a. NPDES - Construction Stormwater General Permit
     b. Local requirements and permits
     c. Other regulatory requirements

5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
     a. 12 Elements of a SWPPP; discuss suggested BMPs (with examples)

6. Monitoring/Reporting/Record keeping
     a. Site inspections/visual monitoring
     b. Water quality sampling/analysis
     c. Monitoring frequency
     d. Adaptive management
     e. Reporting

Continuing Education Units:  0.70 CEUs

Course Materials:  Attendees will receive a course manual containing workshop proceedings and reference material.

What To Bring To Class:  Please bring a pen or pencil, and notepad if you would like to take notes (you may also choose to take notes in your book). Lunch will be on your own, but drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the day.