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Stormwater Training and Certification

DEC Endorsed Certification Programs

Individuals with either of the following certification can act as the Qualified Inspector or Trained Contractor at a construction project subject to the Construction General Permit.

  • New York State Erosion and Sediment Control Certificate Program (NYSESCCP)
  • Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

DEC Endorsed Four-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 four hours of DEC-endorsed training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control (E&SC) every three years. To satisfy this training requirement, DEC has partnered with county Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state to deliver a four-hour E&SC training course. In addition, DEC accepts the following training options as meeting the four-hour endorsed training requirement:

  • The NYS Conservation District Employees' Association online version of the DEC endorsed four-hour E&SC course (For details click on the NYSDEA Online 4-Hr Training link in the right column of this page).
  • The NYS Builders Association Online version of the DEC endorsed, four-hour E&SC course (For details click on NYSBA Online Training link in right column of this page).
  • The one-day "CPESC Exam Review Course" for those taking the CPESC exam. Eligibility requirements may apply. Local courses may be listed on the training calendar.
Training Events conducted by the County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
(*Note: See SWCD websites listed for registration information and flyer. All links leave DEC website.)
Date Place, Time and Notes Contact Information
March 21, 2023 Natural Resource Center
7413 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
7:45 am - 12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: March 14, 2023)
315-704-6204
cayugaswcd@cayugaswcd.org
http://www.cayugaswcd.org/
March 22, 2023 Saratoga County SWCD
50 West High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: March 17, 2023)
518-885-6900
dustinlewissaratogaswcd@gmail.com
March 24, 2023 Sponsor - Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District
Location - ZOOM
Time - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Contact telephone number: (518) 962-8225
Contact e-mail address: rclark@westelcom.com
Contact webpage address: www.essexcountyswcd.org
*Pre-registration required by March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023 Sponsor - Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
Location - ZOOM
Time - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Contact telephone number: (518) 623-3119
Contact e-mail address: jimL@warrenswcd.org, nickr@warrenswcd.org
Contact webpage address: https://warrenswcd.org/4-hour-erosion-and-sediment-training/

*Pre-registration required Day before training date. Note: Courses that meet registration capacity will be closed at that time.

March 28, 2023

Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District

Training Time- Registration/Check-in: 8:15am

Course Start Time: 8:30am prompt

Course End Time: 12:30pm

Contact telephone number: (607) 756-5991

Contact e-mail address: kathleen.mcgrath@cortlandswcd.org

Contact webpage address: www.cortlandswcd.org

March 28, 2023

Montgomery County Emergency Management Office

Street Address: 200 Clark Drive-Town/City/Village: Fultonville

Town/City/Village: Fultonville

Zip Code: 12072

Training Time-Registration Start Time: 7:30

Course Start Time: 8:00 -END TIME 12:00

dustinlewissaratogaswcd@gmail.com

https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/soil-and-water-conservation-district/

March 29, 2023

Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District

Training Location

Farm & Home Center
2715 Route 44
Millbrook 12545

Training Time:
Registration Start Time: 7:30 am
Course Start Time: 8:00 am
Course End Time: 1:00 pm

Meghan Lane, Admin Assistant
845-677-8011 ext 3
Meghan.Lane@ny.nacdnet.net
www.dutchessswcd.org

Trainer Name: Brian F. Scoralick

March 29, 2023

Sponsor - Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District

Training Time-Registration

Location - ZOOM

Registration Start Time: 8:00 AM

Course Start Time: 8:30 AM-Course End Time: 1:00 PM

Contact Information - Kelly Emerick
585-473-2120 Ext. 3
kelly.emerick@ny.nacdnet.net
www.monroecountyswcd.org
March 9, 2023 Old McDonald's Farm "Gathering Barn"
14369 County Route 45
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
7:15 am - 12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: March 21, 2019)
315-782-2749
Admin@jeffersoncountyswcd.org
www.jeffersoncountyswcd.org
April 5, 2023

Warren County SWCD

Training Time

Training Location: Zoom

Registration Start Time:
Course Start Time: 12:00 PM-Course End Time: 4:00 PM-Pre-Registration
Deadline: Day before training date.

Warren County SWCD

jimL@warrenswcd.org
nickr@warrenswcd.org,
Contact telephone number: 518.623.3119

April 18, 2023 Natural Resource Center
7413 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
7:45 am - 12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: April 11, 2023)
315-704-6204
cayugaswcd@cayugaswcd.org
http://www.cayugaswcd.org/
April 21, 2023

Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District
44 West Street, Suite 1
Walton, NY 13856
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: April 14, 2023)

607-865-5223
Jessica-patterson@dcswcd.org
Graydon-dutcher@dcswcd.org
www.dcswcd.org
April 26, 2023

Warren County SWCD

Training Time

Training Location: Zoom

Registration Start Time:
Course Start Time: 12:00 PM-Course End Time: 4:00 PM-Pre-Registration
Deadline: Day before training date.

Warren County SWCD

jimL@warrenswcd.org
nickr@warrenswcd.org,
Contact telephone number: 518.623.3119

May 16, 2023 Natural Resource Center
7413 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
7:45 am - 12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: May 9, 2023)
315-704-6204
cayugaswcd@cayugaswcd.org
http://www.cayugaswcd.org/
May 17, 2023

Warren County SWCD

Training Time

Training Location: Zoom

Registration Start Time:
Course Start Time: 12:00 PM-Course End Time: 4:00 PM-Pre-Registration
Deadline: Day before training date.

Warren County SWCD

jimL@warrenswcd.org
nickr@warrenswcd.org,
Contact telephone number: 518.623.3119

May 31, 2023

Warren County SWCD

Training Time

Training Location: Zoom

Registration Start Time:
Course Start Time: 12:00 PM-Course End Time: 4:00 PM-Pre-Registration
Deadline: Day before training date.

Warren County SWCD

jimL@warrenswcd.org
nickr@warrenswcd.org,
Contact telephone number: 518.623.3119

January 11, 2024 Erie County SWCD
Western New York Stormwater Coalition
ZOOM
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: January 6, 2023)
Contact: Donald Stribick
716-652-8480, Ext. 5
don.stribick@ny.nacdnet.net
www.ecswcd.org
February 9, 2024 Erie County SWCD
Western New York Stormwater Coalition
ZOOM
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Pre-registration required
(Deadline: February 3, 2023)
Contact: Donald Stribick
716-652-8480, Ext. 5
don.stribick@ny.nacdnet.net
www.ecswcd.org

Stormwater Training and Conferences:

Stormwater Management Training Series (multiple courses/dates)

Sponsors: Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Orange County (leaves DEC website)
Location: Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Orange County, 18 Seaward Avenue, Suite 300, Middletown, NY 10940
Contact: Rose Baglia at rsb22@cornell.edu or Cathy Hughes cah94@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234

Sponsors: Monroe County SWCD (leaves DEC website)
Co-sponsor: Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County
Location: Monroe Community College, Brighton Campus, Bldg 3, Room 209 (Empire room), 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Contact: Kelly Emerick, 585-753-7380; kellyemerick@monroecounty.gov

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, Saratoga County Stormwater Management Program (leaves DEC website)

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, Central NY Stormwater Coalition (leaves DEC website)

Other Learning Opportunities

Navigate the training opportunities below using links on 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.

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.