Why is Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Needed?

Communities across the State of North Carolina must manage rainfall that runs off roads, streets and parking lots. This runoff is called stormwater. To manage stormwater, many treatment devices, called BMPs, have been built. These devices include: wet retention ponds, bioretention areas, stormwater wetlands, permeable pavement, and level spreaders. BMPs must have annual, and sometimes more frequent, maintenance to perform as intended. Maintenance includes hydrologic and water quality function, aesthetic and human health concerns. Some communities are considering hiring contractors to do this work, but it is a specialized area, making education and training important before you begin. As a result of his training you will:

• Understand stormwater, how it affects water quality, and regulations associated with it
• Understand stormwater management devices used in North Carolina and how they function
• Understand inspection and maintenance requirements of each stormwater practice

About the Training

This workshop offers 7 PDHs (professional development hours) for professional engineers and surveyors, as authorized by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Other professionals may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits. All participants who pass an examination at the end of the course will be certified by NC State Cooperative Extension. Certificates of Completion will be U.S. mailed to all attendees upon the posting of Exam Results.

NCSU-BAE is also a registered provider of continuing eduction for AICP and ASLA.

Recertification

UPDATE classes are now available to renew certificates that expire this year. When registering, please have your certificate number ready. This class will be 2-3 hours of lecture. There is no exam.

Who Should Attend

• Commercial Landscapers
• Property Managers
• Owners
• Homeowners Associations
• Professionals with Licensure (PE's, PLS's, RLA's)
• Regulators
• Municipal and County Landscape Personnel

Workshop Fees

Early bird professional rate: $175
Early bird Gov't/Non-profit rate: $120

Regular professional rate: $225
Regular gov't/nonprofit rate: $180

For the UPDATE class, the cost is $50.

Early bird fees apply if registering two weeks in advance of the workshop date. If you are registering within 2 weeks of the date, regular fees apply.
Refunds will be given if canceling at least one week before the workshop date. If you cancel within one week, there will be no refund but we can apply your paid fee towards a future workshop or a substitute from your office. Please notify cathy_smith@ncsu.edu of any cancellations. Fees include workshop materials, continental breakfast and break service on days one and two, and lunch on day one only.

To register online, please click the 'Upcoming Classes and Registration' link above for the appropriate workshop. You may pay by check, Visa or Mastercard. If paying by check, please make your check payable to NCSU-BAE.
Mail your check and copy of your registration confirmation to:
NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Christina Shepard