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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  But overall, the way things have always been done to achieve storm water compliance in the past are rapidly being outdated, it's time to step into the new era of modern compliance.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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Comprehensive Street Sweeper Pickup Performance Testing for Microplastics and Particulate Material
    Comprehensive Street Sweeper Pickup Performance Testing for Microplastics and Particulate Material
    Sep 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    "As part of our Sea Grant/NOAA-funded research led by the City of Santa Barbara, we are conducting a comprehensive evaluation of street sweeper performance in controlling microplastics and other pollutants in stormwater. Building on previous studies, our project will assess at least eight...
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  • Drywells in the Southwest Region
    Drywells in the Southwest Region
    Thu, Sep 25
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Sep 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Discover the vital role drywells play in managing stormwater across the Southwest. In this workshop, we'll explore the evolution of drywell technology—from their early use as a solution to urban flooding, to modern-day innovations that maximize performance in arid climates. Attendees will gain...
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  • Building Better Stormwater Outcomes: Partnership, Enforcement, and Efficiency in Construction Site Management
    Building Better Stormwater Outcomes: Partnership, Enforcement, and Efficiency in Construction Site Management
    Sep 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    The presenter will explore both municipal and construction site inspection requirements and their combined impact on local waterways. The presentation will include case studies examining impaired waterways and 303(d) listings, highlighting the unique characteristics and challenges of these areas...
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  • Basics in Industrial Stormwater Management
    Basics in Industrial Stormwater Management
    Thu, Sep 25
    Sep 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Industrial Stormwater tends to be the forgotten step-child in the stormwater world. Which is unfortunate as there are more more regulations, reports and headaches when it comes to industrial stormwater. For this presentation we will go over the top 10 common violations seen at...
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  • Beyond Compliance: Retrofitting Culverts to Reconnect Habitat
    Beyond Compliance: Retrofitting Culverts to Reconnect Habitat
    Sep 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    As regulations and public pressure increase, agencies and consultants are facing a growing mandate to improve aquatic organism passage. This session focuses on retrofitting existing culverts to meet biological goals without the high cost of replacement. You’ll see how flexible baffles and...
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  • Post-Construction Stormwater Maintenance Case-Studies
    Post-Construction Stormwater Maintenance Case-Studies
    Sep 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    It's easy to defer maintenance on Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) but it's not financially wise in the long run. SCMs are meant to catch grime and they *all* need regular maintenance to remove the captured material and dispose of it offsite. Join us for a study of on-the-ground cases that...
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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

Click to view available workshop time slots

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Thanks for registering your workshop!

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