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.
| 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 *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 Training Time: |
Meghan Lane, Admin Assistant 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: |
Warren County SWCD jimL@warrenswcd.org |
| 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 |
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: |
Warren County SWCD jimL@warrenswcd.org |
| 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: |
Warren County SWCD jimL@warrenswcd.org |
| May 31, 2023 |
Warren County SWCD Training Time Training Location: Zoom Registration Start Time: |
Warren County SWCD jimL@warrenswcd.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.
