Stormwater Monitoring and Data Analysis under New NPDES Phase I and II Regulations

The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:

Stormwater Monitoring and Data Analysis under New NPDES
Phase I and II Regulations
Course ID: HYD-408 (2 days)
July 22-23, 2008, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Lacey Community Center
6729 Pacific Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Instructors: Dylan S. Ahearn Ph.D, Water Quality Scientist, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
John Lenth, Principal Water Quality Scientist, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Rob Zisette, Principal Quality Scientist, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Curtis Hinman, watershed ecologist, Washington State University Extension and Adjunct Faculty with
WSU Department of Natural Resource Sciences, author of the “Low Impact Development Technical Guidance Manual for Puget Sound”
Peter Steinberg, Water Quality Scientist, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.

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Description: On January 17th, 2007, new NPDES Phase I and II permits were issued in the state of Washington. New requirements in these permits include increased BMP and outfall monitoring with automated sampling technology. What will these new permits mean for your stormwater monitoring programs and how will you meet these rigorous sampling requirements? This 2-day workshop will provide hands-on training for both the novice and the experienced water resources professional. Workshop topics will include the proper installation and application of stage gauges, primary measurement devices, and acoustic doppler and electromagnetic velocity meters to meet new hydrologic monitoring requirements of the permits. Step-by-step guidance on the use of autosampling technology will also be presented to facilitate collection of representative samples for determining pollutant event mean concentrations (also a requirement of the new permits). Finally, data analysis procedures will be presented for pollutant load calculations, hypothesis testing with parametric and nonparametric statistics, long-term trend analysis, and graphical presentation and interpretation of environmental data. This class will provide the student with all the tools necessary to design and implement a stormwater monitoring program in accordance with the new Phase I and II permit requirements.

COURSE TOPICS

Day 1:

8:00 – 8:30 Check-in, Meet and greet

8:30 – 9:00 Background

9:00 – 10:00 Boots on the Ground Monitoring A

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 10:45 Boots on the Ground Monitoring B

10:45 – 11:15 Unimproved Embankment Monitoring Case Study

11:15 – 12:00 Regulatory History and Future

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (provided)

1:00 – 5:00 Field Trip - SR18 BMPs, Highpoint

Day 2:

8:15 – 9:15 Data Analysis and Visualization

9:15 – 10:15 Quality Assurance/Quality Control

10:15 – 10:30 Break – hands-on equipment time

10:30 – 11:30 LID: What is it, How do we Monitor it?

11:30 – 12:00 Hands-on equipment time

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (provided)

1:00 – 4:00 Field Trip - Meadows on the Hylebos

Intended Audience: This hands-on course is intended for engineers, hydrologists and environmental scientists seeking an improved understanding of stormwater monitoring and data analysis.

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of hydrologic and chemical processes is required.

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

Continuing Education Units: 1.3

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Coffee/tea/lunch will be provided both days.

Registration: $495 (*$395)

*Reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. You may register via the registration link or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.