Storm Water Program

Attention to landscapers and landscape maintenance professionals!!! If you are looking at a new niche, this may be the program for you to attend. Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification.
Larger cities and towns across the State of North Carolina must manage rainfall that runs off roads, streets and parking lots. This runoff is called stormwater. To manage stormwater, many stormwater treatment devices have been built. You may have seen these as you have been driving in urban areas. Retention ponds, bioretention areas, stormwater wetlands, permeable pavement, and level spreaders are devices that are commonly used. These devices must have annual maintenance to continue to function properly. Some municipalities are considering hiring contractors to do this work, but it is a specialized area, making education and training important before you begin. As a result of his training you will:

* Understand stormwater and how it affects drinking water quality
* Understand stormwater management devices used in North Carolina and how they function
* Understand maintenance requirements of each stormwater practice
* Be eligible to take a test at the conclusion of the training to be certified

This workshop offers 7 PDHs (professional development hours) for professional engineers and surveyors, authorized by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Other professionals may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits. We will provide a certificate of attendance at the conclusion of the workshop.

Clean Streams Workshop

A pilot workshop for WNC Clean Streams will be held at the NC Arboretum on February 26th, 2006. For more information contact Cliff Ruth @ 828-697-4891 or view information from the current program brochure linked below:
WNC Clean Streams