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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.  We hope you can join us for all the incredible online workshops happening 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

Browse the list of 2026 Workshops by category HERE.  Attendee registration opens September 1st.

  • 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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  • Erosion Theory: The "R" Factor
    Erosion Theory: The "R" Factor
    Tue, Sep 22
    Keynote Video Series
    Sep 22, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT – Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT
    Keynote Video Series
    Join us in The Grand Canyon National Park as we study erosion theory. This original series is being made available to watch for free during Storm Water Awareness Week by WGR Southwest, Inc...
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  • Caltrans Stormwater Compliance Panel Discussion
    Caltrans Stormwater Compliance Panel Discussion
    Sep 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Bob Shults, co-owner of Verux, Inc., will moderate a panel discussion with Caltrans stormwater and environmental staff. Topics will include 2022 CGP specifications updates, RUSLE2, Attachment J - Dewatering, Annual Reporting, Notice of Discharge reporting, Water Quality Sampling and Analysis...
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  • Are California's New QSP/QSD Rules Eroding the Stormwater Industry?
    Are California's New QSP/QSD Rules Eroding the Stormwater Industry?
    Sep 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Are the new 2022 Construction General Permit standards for obtaining a QSD license hurting ("eroding") or helping ("stabilizing") the stormwater industry? QSP/QSD Matt Lewis of WGR Southwest, Inc. has invited several of California's leading storm water industry experts to...
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  • How to Comply or Dodge Permit Coverage (Compliance Option, NEC and NONA)
    How to Comply or Dodge Permit Coverage (Compliance Option, NEC and NONA)
    Sep 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    In this workshop we will take a look at A Compliance Option Case Study will review the IGP Permit Requirements at Attachment I and will go through an example with a compliance plan for a facility in San Diego County at San Dieguito River...
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  • Assessing the Source: Construction Site Pollutants
    Assessing the Source: Construction Site Pollutants
    Sep 23, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    This presentation was originally developed and delivered to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and covers construction site stormwater pollutants from the ground up: what they are, where they come from, which trades and activities produce them, and what...
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  • Erosion Theory: The "K" Factor
    Erosion Theory: The "K" Factor
    Wed, Sep 23
    Keynote Video Series
    Sep 23, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT – Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT
    Keynote Video Series
    Join us in The Grand Canyon National Park as we study erosion theory. This original series is being made available to watch for free during Storm Water Awareness Week by WGR Southwest, Inc...
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  • MS4 Cities May Become Unregulated - Based on Their Census Status
    MS4 Cities May Become Unregulated - Based on Their Census Status
    Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    In late 2025, something happened in Minnesota that has never happened before – some cities and townships were released from the MS4 permitting program because of a change in their Census status....
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  • RUSLE2 - A 60-minute Tutorial
    RUSLE2 - A 60-minute Tutorial
    Wed, Sep 23
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    For this presentation, CPESC, John Teravskis, will provide viewers with a hands-on tutorial of the RUSLE2 software. Viewers will be provided with a link to download the software. John will then walk the presentation viewers on how to upload and configure the software on their computers...
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  • Sediment Basins Under Scrutiny: Why Perimeter Controls Fail and How to Fix Them
    Sediment Basins Under Scrutiny: Why Perimeter Controls Fail and How to Fix Them
    Sep 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Across the country, sediment basins and perimeter controls come under scrutiny when discharges occur. Many are constructed exactly to plan yet still underperform during real storm events. In many regions, these BMPs are relied upon more heavily than their hydrologic design can support...
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  • Regional Spotlight: Washington Stormwater Center
    Regional Spotlight: Washington Stormwater Center
    Sep 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    "Join us for one of our 2026 Regional Spotlights where we will take a trip to the State of Washington to talk with the Washington Stormwater Center and its role in supporting effective stormwater management across Washington State. We will highlight how the Center was established, how its...
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  • Stormwater Compliance Around the World: Permits, Design, and Systems Thinking
    Stormwater Compliance Around the World: Permits, Design, and Systems Thinking
    Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Stormwater compliance is not approached the same way across the globe. While the United States relies on permit-driven systems like the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, other regions emphasize design frameworks such as Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design...
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  • Wood Mulch, Biochar, and Biodegradable Socks: Compost-Based Stormwater Management in Action
    Wood Mulch, Biochar, and Biodegradable Socks: Compost-Based Stormwater Management in Action
    Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Stormwater runoff can transport sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants to nearby waterways, challenging communities to find practical, cost-effective solutions that improve water quality while supporting healthy landscapes. This workshop, from Jack Eaton from Carriff and Natasha Duarte from...
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  • Water Under Pressure Population Growth, Water Scarcity, and Smarter SWPPP Design
    Water Under Pressure Population Growth, Water Scarcity, and Smarter SWPPP Design
    Sep 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    As population growth continues to expand communities, industry, and infrastructure, pressure on limited water resources is increasing at the very moment water quality and long term availability are becoming more critical. This presentation examines the growing connection between development...
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  • Public Education and Engagement: Using Behavior Change Best Practices
    Public Education and Engagement: Using Behavior Change Best Practices
    Sep 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Sweep up! Rake up! Pick up! Using Adopt-a-Drain as a case study, this workshop will explore ways to engage the public in stormwater education based on best practices in environmental psychology and behavior change research. We'll look at outreach initiatives that have worked and see how MS4s...
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  • Planning for Post-Construction Stormwater Controls
    Planning for Post-Construction Stormwater Controls
    Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    With new land development and urban redevelopment, stormwater management has become an issue of great importance. With increasing amounts of impervious cover, there is a corresponding increase in stormwater runoff volumes, and an increase in the quantity of pollutants carried by runoff...
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  • Stake, Wattle, and Roles! Practical BMPs to Keep Your Construction Site Running
    Stake, Wattle, and Roles! Practical BMPs to Keep Your Construction Site Running
    Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure your job site remains operational and compliant with municipal pollution prevention requirements. A CASQA certified trainer will provide a practical, high-level overview of the Construction General Permit (CGP), with a focus on...
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  • Lesson Learned in Permeable Paver Installations
    Lesson Learned in Permeable Paver Installations
    Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    Since 2011, the City of Santa Barbara has installed over 100,000 square feet of permeable pavers across 11 sites, in alleys, streets, sidewalks, and parking lots, as part of its efforts to meet post-construction stormwater requirements. Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak...
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  • Post Construction Maintenance in Colorado
    Post Construction Maintenance in Colorado
    Wed, Sep 23
    Sep 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    All stormwater control measures need maintenance to function. Learn from real life case-studies how ongoing maintenance impacts budgets and infrastructure lifespan...
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  • Raindrop to Recharge: Urban Stormwater Solutions that "Work with Water"
    Raindrop to Recharge: Urban Stormwater Solutions that "Work with Water"
    Sep 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    Online SWAW Workshop
    This workshop will explore a holistic approach to modern stormwater management by integrating Low Impact Development (LID) principles with both surface and subsurface design strategies...
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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

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