tions are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday during seven, 90-min- ute concurrent sessions. Stormwater Infrastructure and Best Management Practices — This track presents examples of how structural and nonstructural BMPs are being used — with case studies and performance data — including combinations of BMPs to achieve water-quality goals. It also deals with “gray” stormwater infrastructure and conveyance systems such as inlets, pipes, tunnels, and other detention facilities. Topics in this track include sizing and designing detention and conveyance systems; inspection, maintenance, and repair of BMPs; urban retrofit- ting; pipe rehabilitation and repair; filtration systems; retention and detention systems; advanced applications and treatment trains; and post-construction stormwater management. Green Infrastructure — This track includes examples of green infra- structure and low impact development. These practices strive to main- tain or mimic the predevelopment hydrology of a site by infiltrating, storing, filtering, and evaporating stormwater runoff rather than mov- ing it offsite to a centralized stormwater system. Areas of focus for this track include infiltration and bioretention practices, rain gardens, green roofs, porous pavement, maintenance of green infrastructure practices, measuring the effectiveness of green infrastructure, community-wide and watershed-scaled water-quality approaches, green infrastructure for infill development and redevelopment, green infrastructure to re- duce combined sewer overflows, rainwater harvesting and stormwater reuse, and LEED-certified projects. Stormwater Permit Compliance — This track covers the different aspects of complying with municipal stormwater permits. Focus areas include strategies for meeting NPDES permit requirements, integrat- ing the municipal stormwater program with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development, building public education and outreach programs, illicit discharge detection and elimination programs, con- struction site compliance, municipal good housekeeping practices, reporting requirements, and program audits. Funding, Staffing, and Managing the Stormwater Program— This track covers funding and staffing issues affecting municipal and state programs, including funding options for stormwater programs such as bonds, development impact fees, and enterprise funds; creating and managing a stormwater utility; obtaining Clean Water State Revolving Fund assistance; paying for capital improvement programs; stormwa- ter credit trading; public-private partnerships; working with NGOs and other stakeholders; asset management; hiring and training in-house staff; and hiring and working with consultants. Industrial Stormwater Management — This track covers industrial stormwater management and permitting, focusing on publicly and pri- vately owned facilities covered by industrial stormwater permits or EPA’s stormwater multi-sector general permit. Such facilities range from small businesses located in urban areas, such as restaurants and automotive repair shops, to large sites such as manufacturing plants, transportation facilities, landfills and waste transfer stations, and min- ing operations. Topics in this track include managing stormwater at industrial and manufacturing facilities; stormwater management in
the mining industry; concerns for oil and gas facilities; transportation activities (airports, ports, and fleet maintenance facilities); managing stormwater on active landfill sites; selection, installation, and main- tenance of stormwater management systems on closed landfill sites; storage and handling of hazardous waste; inspecting industrial sites for stormwater compliance; and integrating industrial stormwater opera- tions with municipal permits. Research and Testing — This technical track includes academic research; methods for testing the effectiveness of best management practices and comparing different BMPs; and topics and trends in stormwater research such as standardizing testing protocols and stan- dards for measuring the effectiveness of BMPs. Topics in this track include performance standards and testing protocols; evaluating BMP performance; characterizing pollutant loads; fate and transport of pol- lutants; water-quality modeling; sampling tools and techniques; and bacterial detection and identification techniques. Download the 2018 StormCon Conference program at http://digital. stormh20.com/publication/?i=481957 for a complete list of presenta- tions as well as registration and hotel details and costs.
Information provided by StormCon (www.stormcon.com).
Pre-conference certification course
Prior to StormCon, CISEC, Inc., a nonprofi t 501(c)6 organization, will offer training modules for professionals seeking to earn Certified Inspector Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) credentials. Training modules will be presented Sunday and Monday, Aug. 12-13, followed by the certification exam on Monday afternoon. Application and approval is required to take the exam. Individuals with at least two years of sediment and erosion control or stormwater management inspection experience may qualify as a CISEC Registrant by passing the CISEC examination by 75 percent or better, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge in the principles and practices of controlling sediment, erosion, and stormwater pollutants; skills to observe onsite and offsite conditions that impact stormwater discharges from active construction sites; inspection expertise on BMPs to determine if mitigation measures will minimize the discharge of pollutants from active construction sites; and the ability to communicate and report on inspection of construction sites as to whether compliance situations exist.
Learn more about the CISEC programs at www.cisecinc.org.
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