Training Calendar
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NYSDEC Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Training
Under the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, certain contractors (Trained Contractor) and certain Qualified Inspectors are required to complete 4 hours of Department endorsed training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control (E&SC) every 3 years. To satisfy this training requirement, the Department has partnered with County Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the State to deliver a 4 hour E&SC training course. In addition, the Department accepts the following training options as meeting the 4 hour endorsed training requirement:
- The NYS Builders Association Online version of the DEC endorsed, 4-hour E&SC course (For details click on NYSBA Online Training link in right column of this page under Links Leaving DEC's Website).
- The 1-day "CPESC Exam Review Course" for those taking the CPESC exam. Eligibility requirements may apply. Local courses may be listed on the training calendar.
Trained Contractor - Prior to the commencement of construction, an owner or operator shall have each contractor and subcontractor, that has been identified as being responsible for implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), identify at least one employee from their company (Trained Contractor) that has received 4 hours of endorsed E&SC training. The Trained Contractor must be on site on a daily basis when soil disturbance activities are being performed and will be responsible for implementation of the practices included in the SWPPP.
Qualified Inspector - An owner or operator of a regulated construction project, with some exceptions, shall have a Qualified Inspector conduct specific site inspections. Certain Qualified Inspectors who work on these sites (i.e. individuals working under direct supervision of, and at the same company as, a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect of NYS) are required to complete 4 hours of E&SC training under the General Permit.
Note: Beginning in October 2009, some trainers may offer this course with continuing education credits for Code Enforcement Officers and municipal/county planning/zoning board members who complete the 4 hours of E&SC training.
| Date | Place, Time and Notes | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2013 | Town of Webster Liberty Lodge at Finn Park 850 Maple Drive Webster, NY 14580 7:30 am - 12:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: May 8, 2013) |
Kelly Emerick 585-753-7380 kellyemerick@monroecounty.gov www.monroecountyswcd.org |
| May 16, 2013 | Cornell Cooperative Extension Jefferson County 203 N. Hamilton Street Watertown, NY 13601 8:00 am - 12:30 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: May 10, 2013) |
Jake Ambrose jmambrose@centralny.twcbc.com www.jeffersoncountyswcd.org |
| May 21, 2013 | Putnam County Training & Operations Building 112 Old Route 6 Carmel, NY 10512 8:00 am - 12:30 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: May 17, 2013) |
Jennifer Lusk 845-677-8011, ext. 3 jennifer.lusk@ny.nacdnet.net www.dutchessswcd.org |
| June 5, 2013 | Cornell Cooperative Extension 423 Griffing Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901 9:00 am - 1:30 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: May 31, 2013) |
Paul TeNyenhuis 631-727-2315, ext. 3 Paul.TeNyenhuis@suffolk.countyny.gov www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/SoilWaterConservationDistrict.aspx |
| June 6, 2013 | Chenango Town Hall 1529 State Route 12 Binghamton, NY 13901 8:30 am - 1:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: May 31, 2013) |
Wendy Walsh walshw@co.tioga.ny.us |
| June 7, 2013 | Glenville Town Office 18 Glenridge Road Glenville, NY 12302 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: June 4, 2013) |
518-399-6980 sswcd@nycap.rr.com |
| June 12, 2013 | Town of Chili Main Meeting Room 3333 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 7:30 am - 12:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: June 5, 2013) |
Robert Kiley 585-753-7380 robertkiley@monroecounty.gov www.monroecountyswcd.org |
| June 12, 2013 | Syracuse Builders Exchange 6563 Ridings Road Syracuse, NY 13206 8:00 am - 12:30 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: June 7, 2013) |
Melissa Gould 315-437-9936, ext. 25 mgould@syrabex.com www.syrabex.com |
| June 27, 2013 | Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 8:00 am - 1:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: June 21, 2013) |
914-995-4424 klel@westchestergov.com http://planning.westchestergov.com/ |
| June 28, 2013 | Essex County Fairgrounds 3 Sisco Street Westport, NY 12993 7:30 am - 12:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: June 21, 2013) |
David Reckahn 518-962-8225 dreckahn@westelcom.com www.essexcountyswcd.org |
| July 17, 2013 | Syracuse Builders Exchange 6563 Ridings Road Syracuse, NY 13206 8:00 am - 12:30 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: July 12, 2013) |
Melissa Gould 315-437-9936, ext. 25 mgould@syrabex.com www.syrabex.com |
| July 25, 2013 | Town of Victor Town Hall 85 East Main Street Victor, NY 14564 9:30 am - 3:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: July 19, 2013) |
P.J. Emerick 585-396-1450 ontswcd1@rochester.rr.com www.ontswcd.com |
| November 15, 2013 | Essex County Fairgrounds 3 Sisco Street Westport, NY 12993 7:30 am - 12:00 pm *Pre-registration required (Deadline: November 8, 2013) |
David Reckahn 518-962-8225 dreckahn@westelcom.com www.essexcountyswcd.org |
Stormwater Training and Conferences:
2012-2013 Stormwater Management Training Series (multiple courses/dates)
Sponsors: Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Orange County
Location: Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Orange County, 18 Seaward Avenue, Suite 300, Middletown, NY 10940
Contact: Rose Baglia at rsb22@cornell.edu or Tiffany Glavan tg257@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234, http://cce.cornell.edu/orange
Sponsors: Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County and Monroe County SWCD
Location: Monroe Community Hospital, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620
Contact: Robert Kiley, robert.kiley@cny.nacdnet.net
Contact: Kelly Emerick, 585-473-2120, Ext 3; kelly.emerick@ny.nacdnet.net, www.monroecountyswcd.org
Sponsors: Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Location: Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Contact: Blue Neils, 518-885-8995 Ext. 224, www.saratogastormwater.org
Sponsors: Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board
Location: CNY RPDB, 126 N. Salina Street, Syracuse NY, 13202
Contact: Kathleen Bertuch at Bertuch@cnyrpdb.org or 315-422-8276 Ext. 208 www.cnyrpdb.org/stormwater
Other Learning Opportunities
Navigate the training opportunities below using "Links Leaving DEC's Website" in the right column of this page.
American Public Works Association
A variety of training opportunities, including video conferences and text-based courses, APWA offers live instructor-led workshops on stormwater management topics.
Center for Watershed Protection
Training workshops on stormwater management and design of control practices across the country.
Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control, Inc.
Training and certification for qualified individuals who apply for and satisfy certification standards as a professional of erosion and sediment control and/or a professional of stormwater quality.
Low Impact Development Center
The LID Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Low Impact Development technology.
New York State Department of State
The NYS DOS home page contains information for local governments, licensed professionals, watershed organizations.
Stormwater Manager's Resource Center
A research and information center for many topics on stormwater or urban watershed management.
Urban Natural Resources Institute
An initiative of the USDA Forest Service Northern Station, which serves as a point of contact for focused research, development, and information exchange on urban natural resource (UNR) management.
USEPA National Point Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Training
Archived United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Webcasts provide training at "no cost", which can be viewed any time from your personal computer.
Water Environmental Research Foundation
Training opportunities and conferences on a wide range of environmental issues.
