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Navigating a modern world of storm water compliance.

Storm water compliance is rapidly changing and becoming more complex, yet still remaining accessible thanks to advanced technologies, AI, years of trial & error, genius inventions born out of necessity, and the creativity of individuals working to advance the storm water community.  Storm water compliance has come a long way from the 1990s, and in this year's Storm Water Awareness Week we will be exploring compliance in our modern age which is rooted in years of progress and ingenuity. 

Some compliance aspects are tried and still hold true, other things like technology and BMPs have been adapted and customized for optimal performance, and the regulatory aspect of storm water has been growing and changing too.  But overall, the way things have always been done to achieve storm water compliance in the past are rapidly being outdated, it's time to step into the new era of modern compliance.

Bonus perk - it's completely free!
to anyone, anywhere

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Get Involved

Storm Water Awareness Week is a community lead event, which means we need your help to make this event happen.

Want to get involved? Here are some ways you can help:

  • Host A Workshop

  • Attend The Event

  • Spread the Word (social media, flyers, email campaigns, invitations to coworkers, colleagues, clients, and the community)

  • Sign up to be one of our Regional Spotlights (contact us for more information about this)

  • Utilize Storm Water Awareness Week as a training opportunity for your team or clients.

  • Be the connection between Storm Water Awareness Week and someone you think should host a workshop.  Introduce us over email and get the conversation started about a workshop idea.

Register to Attend a Storm Water Awareness Week Workshop

  • You Installed Porous Pavement and Now It’s Clogged…
    You Installed Porous Pavement and Now It’s Clogged…
    Sep 22, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    During this workshop we will discuss different types of porous pavement, citing criteria, maintenance equipment, routine maintenance, rehabilitation, and best practices...
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  • PFAS Stormwater Management
    PFAS Stormwater Management
    Mon, Sep 22
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Sep 22, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    "The management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in stormwater presents a growing environmental and public health challenge. This paper examines the complexities of PFAS management in stormwater systems and explores potential strategies for mitigation. Stormwater management expertise...
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  • Foundations: Linear Sediment Control Measures
    Foundations: Linear Sediment Control Measures
    Mon, Sep 22
    Sep 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    As part of the 2025 Foundations Track, QSP/QSD, John Teravskis, will be reviewing the basics of linear sediment controls including fiber rolls, silt fence, curb cutback, compost socks, and other manufactured products...
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  • The Impacts of Stormwater Mismanagement: Understanding the Consequences of Offering Sustainable Solutions
    The Impacts of Stormwater Mismanagement: Understanding the Consequences of Offering Sustainable Solutions
    Sep 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    The presenter will discuss the effects of site mismanagement on water quality, with a focus on flooding, along with the related environmental and social impacts. Contributing factors such as local population growth, shifting weather patterns, and aging infrastructure will be explored as key...
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  • Retrofitting Existing Stormwater Basins to Provide Water Quality
    Retrofitting Existing Stormwater Basins to Provide Water Quality
    Sep 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    There are thousands of stormwater basins that were constructed prior to water quality regulations and it is often difficult and cost prohibitive to retrofit them to meet new water quality requirements. This presentation will focus on how a new technology that uses filtration instead of relying...
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  • From Rain to Results: Pioneer Passive Treatment Projects in California
    From Rain to Results: Pioneer Passive Treatment Projects in California
    Sep 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Two pioneering passive treatment projects in California demonstrate the effectiveness and versatility of passive treatment technologies and highlight the importance of proper design and implementation...
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  • Watershed Surface and Channel Runoff Coefficient Assessment with Unified Runoff Time Implications
    Watershed Surface and Channel Runoff Coefficient Assessment with Unified Runoff Time Implications
    Sep 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    This presentation explores a fundamental technique used in all hydrology evaluations. The presentation assesses standard methods used to estimate the time it takes rainfall runoff to travel amid specific watershed characteristics. The study compares Manning’s sheet flow coefficients with...
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  • Digital Transformation in Storm Water Compliance
    Digital Transformation in Storm Water Compliance
    Sep 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Storm Water compliance is rapidly shifting from binders and Word docs to cloud-based, data-driven systems. This workshop explores how new digital tools (including AI… make sure to register for our other workshop on that hot button topic!) are changing the way professionals develop, maintain, and...
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  • Welcome To The New Permit (2022 CGP Review)
    Welcome To The New Permit (2022 CGP Review)
    Mon, Sep 22
    Sep 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Join us for an overview of some of the most significant requirements in the 2022 Construction General Permit: BMP implementation requirements, training, inspections, sampling, shared experiences from this last year, etc.
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  • Copper Effluent Limits, Regulated and Non-Regulated Sources and Lessons Learned
    Copper Effluent Limits, Regulated and Non-Regulated Sources and Lessons Learned
    Sep 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    This presentation includes a literature review of sources of copper in stormwater runoff. These include industrial, municipal, residential/commercial buildings and other sources of copper. The regulatory discharge limits and ambient water quality standards for copper are reviewed...
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  • Do I Need A Clean Water Act Facility Response Plan?
    Do I Need A Clean Water Act Facility Response Plan?
    Sep 23, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    In Spring 2024, EPA passed a final rule requiring facilities that store above-threshold quantities of hazardous substances and are located within ½ mile from waterways to develop worst-case scenario discharge emergency response plans. Even if this rule doesn’t apply to your facility...
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  • Without This One BMP In Your Toolbox, Polluted Discharges Are Guaranteed!
    Without This One BMP In Your Toolbox, Polluted Discharges Are Guaranteed!
    Sep 23, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    The fundamentals behind Stormwater Management are nothing new in America; and while the tools we commonly use to treat it are relatively new, there is one best management practice (BMP) that if not effectively designed, installed and maintained, will cause all the other BMPs to fail...
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  • Foundations: The Role of the Storm Water Inspector
    Foundations: The Role of the Storm Water Inspector
    Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    For this presentation QSP/QSD, John Teravskis, will draw on his 30 years of experience and his love of baseball to talk to new and would-be storm water inspectors about their role when on job sites...
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  • From SWPPPP Development to Field Implementation
    From SWPPPP Development to Field Implementation
    Sep 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Discussing the topic of transferring the SWPPP from the QSD writer to the field QSP Delegates/ QSPs/ QSDs in the field. Keeping the SWPPP as an up to date living document throughout construction by updating drawings, sampling points, BMPS, etc. How to...
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  • Am I a Qualified Inspector?  Depends…
    Am I a Qualified Inspector?  Depends…
    Tue, Sep 23
    Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    To be a qualified stormwater inspector, you need to meet three key metrics..
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  • Mitigating Property and Parking Lot Flooding
    Mitigating Property and Parking Lot Flooding
    Tue, Sep 23
    Sep 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    With AQUALIS CDO, Erin Grenz, understand different stormwater components that assist in managing stormwater runoff on impervious surfaces like parking lots. We will assess examples where property flooding impacted businesses and what owners can do to prevent these occurrences including...
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  • Erosion Control Solutions for Stormwater Compliance: Practical Tools for Modern Site Management
    Erosion Control Solutions for Stormwater Compliance: Practical Tools for Modern Site Management
    Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    As stormwater regulations continue to evolve, the need for effective erosion and sediment control has never been more critical. This presentation explores practical solutions that help project teams meet today’s compliance requirements while supporting long-term site stability...
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  • Beyond the Blueprint: Digital Transformation Lessons from a Decade of Smart Stormwater Management
    Beyond the Blueprint: Digital Transformation Lessons from a Decade of Smart Stormwater Management
    Sep 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    "For over a decade, Maryland has pioneered a digital transformation in stormwater management, moving beyond static blueprints to actively combat increasing flood risks. This approach uses Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC)—smart networks of sensors, predictive analytics, and..
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  • NOV/NNC: Now What?
    NOV/NNC: Now What?
    Tue, Sep 23
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Sep 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    During this workshop you will be provided with a brief explanation of the Industrial General Permit, SB205, the 3 Industrial...
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  • QSP Communication 101
    QSP Communication 101
    Tue, Sep 23
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Sep 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    QSPs have the responsibility to effectively communicate permit requirements, SWPPP implementation items, and site issues to their projects. In this presentation we will discuss establishing effective communication with site personnel, utilizing effective communication in our inspections, and...
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More 2025 Workshops are being added all the time.  Registration opens September 1.

Register To Attend

Who would benefit from these workshops?

We're so glad you asked!  These workshops are beneficial for anyone dealing with storm water under the Construction General Permit, the Industrial General Permit, the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System Permit, and the general public....  There's something for everyone.  

Get a taste of what Storm Water Awareness Week involves by browsing through some of our past events

Industrial

storm water education applicable to facilities under the Industrial General Permit

Construction

storm water education applicable to sites under the Construction General Permit

Municipal

storm water education for municipalities which fall under the MS4 Permit

Community

storm water education geared toward education and outreach and community involvement

How can I get involved?

Storm Water Awareness Week is powered by people like you!  It's a completely free event - no money changes hands anywhere.  So in order for this event to work, we need people like you to help!  Register to host a workshop, attend a workshop(s), and spread the word!

Want to find out more?  Feel free to contact us...

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HOST A WORKSHOP

It's super simple!  All you have to do is give a1-hour online workshop on a relevant storm water topic.  We do all the hard work for you.

 

You just show up and present!

Before registering, here are the requirements:

1. Must be 1 hour (45 minutes with time for questions is the minimum time threshold)

2. Must be relevant to the industrial, construction, and municipal storm water sectors as regulated by federal NPDES permits and state permits.

3. Must be educational, this is not a tradeshow promotional talk.  It needs to be 95% education to 5% promotion

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