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e·ro·sion: the process by which soil particles are detached and transported by the actions of wind, water, or gravity.

Whether you're working on a construction site, doing a municipal inspection, starting a stream restoration project, doing a site walk at your industrial facility, or just taking a hike through nature, you've probably encountered first hand this natural process (or sometimes mankind assisted process) which can wreck havoc on your storm water program as well as create awe inspiring scenic views.  In this year's Storm Water Awareness Week, we are going to be highlighting the topic of EROSION with several specific keynotes and workshops directly geared toward providing you important information, education, and tactical plans for managing erosion at your jobsite, city, or facility.

If EROSION isn't a major concern for you, don't worry!  As always, we will have a broad range of storm water related workshops for you to pick and choose from.  So stay tuned for all the incredible online workshops available this September during Storm Water Awareness Week!

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

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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

Stay tuned for all the exciting online workshops that will be part of this year's event!  Attendee registration opens September 1st.

  • Access & Flexibility: The Keys to Efficient Stormwater Maintenance
    Access & Flexibility: The Keys to Efficient Stormwater Maintenance
    Sep 21, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    Effective stormwater maintenance depends on two critical factors: easy access to infrastructure and the flexibility to respond when conditions change. This workshop explores how prioritizing both can reduce costs, prevent failures, and keep systems running smoothly year-round.
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  • Erosion Theory: The Soil Loss Equation
    Erosion Theory: The Soil Loss Equation
    Mon, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT – Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT
    Keynote Video Series
    Watch the first in the series of Storm Water Awareness Week 2026 Keynotes...
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  • Is Your Linear Sediment Control A Dam Or A Filter?
    Is Your Linear Sediment Control A Dam Or A Filter?
    Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    SWAW Online Workshop
    SWPPP developers and those implementing SWPPPs often get into trouble because they fail to recognize the category that their linear sediment control device is in … is it a dam or a filter? This fundamental misunderstanding of these most basic of all BMPs can lead to embarrassing...
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  • Siphonic Drainage - Stormproof by Design
    Siphonic Drainage - Stormproof by Design
    Mon, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    As engineers face mounting pressure to design for resilience, efficiency, and sustainability, siphonic drainage systems are emerging as a powerful alternative to conventional gravity drainage...
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  • The Importance of Sediment Pre Treatment in Stormwater Treatment Trains
    The Importance of Sediment Pre Treatment in Stormwater Treatment Trains
    Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Sediment pre-treatment is a critical first step in stormwater treatment trains, capturing coarse debris, trash, and sediment—often generated by upstream erosion—before water reaches downstream systems. By removing eroded material at the source, typically at the curb...
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  • IGP Basics Part 1: What Is The IGP
    IGP Basics Part 1: What Is The IGP
    Mon, Sep 21
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Many businesses find that they are required to acquire Industrial General Storm Water Permit (IGP) coverage. This workshop, which is Part 1 of a two-part series on the IGP, will discuss a brief history of where the IGP came from, who is required to have IGP coverage, and which...
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  • IGP Basics Part 2:  What Am I Expected To Do
    IGP Basics Part 2:  What Am I Expected To Do
    Mon, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    This workshop will discuss the monitoring requirements in the Industrial General Storm Water Permit (IGP). You can say that Part 1 is the "what" of the IGP and Part 2 is the "how." This two-part workshop series is designed to help meet the IGP Employee Training requirements in Section X.H.1.f.
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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?  Check out our FAQ Page, or 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 here to browse list of available time slots

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