Where
James City County Law Enforcement Center4600 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
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Hampton Roads Stormwater BMP Inspector Training
Join us for a full day of training led by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network. The topics include: inspection requirements for permits and the Bay TMDL; visual indicators for ponds and wetlands; and BMP field visits. This training is for Hampton Roads municipal stormwater staff.
Each locality may send up to 4 representatives.
AGENDA:
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Welcome, Introductions and Icebreaker |
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9:00 – 9:30 |
Inspection Requirements for MS4 Permits and the Bay TMDL An overview of urban BMP reporting, tracking and verification protocols for MS4 and TMDL compliance. Learn how to use your BMP maintenance program to maximize nutrient reduction credits. |
CSN
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9:30 – 10:15 |
Construction Inspection Inspections to ensure that the practice is built to design specifications and any field changes are acceptable. |
CSN
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10:15 – 10:30 |
Break |
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10:30 – 11:30 |
The Visual Indicators Approach to Inspecting and Maintaining Stormwater BMPs An introduction to the Visual Indicators inspection system for LID practices. A brief introduction to the Bioretention App. |
CSN
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Retrofits of Existing Facilities and Visual Indicators for Ponds and Wetlands An introduction to retrofits of existing facilities. Learn how to determine when to maintain a facility and when to retrofit it to a new and better facility. Some common procedures will be presented for both. In addition, visual indicators for ponds and wetlands will be covered. |
CSN
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12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch (on your own) |
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1:30 – 3:30
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BMP Site Visits A field visit to LID and wet/dry pond sites and a demo of the Bioretention Illustrated Inspection App. |
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3:30 – 4:00 |
Inspection and Maintenance Roundtable Discussion A group discussion where participants will be asked to share their inspection and maintenance “war stories”. |
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4:00 |
Evaluations & Adjourn |
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