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SUMMARY:Iowa Certification for Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Practices (ICIMSP) - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively inspect and maintain stormwater best management practices (BMPs) across Iowa. This certification program combines instruction with virtual inspection activities using drone footage to prepare you for the challenges of stormwater infrastructure management. \nTraining Overview\nThis training runs from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and covers essential topics including: \n\nBMP Types and Performance: Learn about bioretention cells\, bioswales\, permeable pavement\, detention basins\, stormwater wetlands\, and more\, including design considerations and factors affecting performance.\nInspection Techniques: Master the use of inspection checklists\, condition rating scales\, and documentation methods. Understand how to identify maintenance needs and prioritize actions.\nMaintenance Strategies: Explore routine\, corrective\, and rehabilitative maintenance approaches for different BMP types\, along with seasonal considerations.\nVegetation Management: Learn to identify native and invasive plants and understand vegetation management for various stormwater practices.\nVirtual Inspection Activities: Practice inspecting stormwater practices using drone footage\, conducting visual assessments\, and documenting observations using standard checklists.\nInspection Analysis: Complete inspections using drone footage of retention ponds and participate in group problem-solving discussions.\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common stormwater BMP types and understand their functions and performance factors\nConduct thorough inspections using standardized checklists and rating systems\nRecognize key indicators of BMP failure or maintenance needs\nDocument inspection findings accurately and prioritize maintenance actions\nApply appropriate maintenance strategies for different BMP types and seasonal conditions\nIdentify native and invasive plant species and understand vegetation management requirements\nDevelop maintenance recommendations based on inspection observations\n\nInstructors\nLoulou Dickey\, Executive Director\, ISWEP \nLoulou holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and serves as ISWEP’s Executive Director\, translating research into practical stormwater management resources for Iowa communities. \nCameron Agan\, Stormwater Specialist\, City of Waterloo \nCameron brings practical experience in municipal stormwater management and BMP inspection and maintenance from his work with the City of Waterloo. \nCertification\nFollowing the virtual training\, attendees will complete an online assessment on their own time. A passing score is required to receive ICIMSP Certification. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister here for this upcoming training session.
URL:https://iowastormwater.org/event/iowa-certification-for-inspection-and-maintenance-of-stormwater-practices-icimsp-in-person-in-waterloo-ia/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Iowa Stormwater Essentials Webinar - A Beginner's Guide to Stormwater Management
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Stormwater Essentials is an introductory webinar for anyone new to stormwater management in Iowa. This training covers the fundamentals of how stormwater is generated\, regulated\, and managed\, giving participants a solid foundation for understanding stormwater programs and practices across the state. \nThis training is ideal for new municipal employees\, summer interns\, students\, recent graduates\, engineers early in their careers\, and local leaders or legislators seeking a working knowledge of stormwater management in Iowa. \nFree for ISWEP city\, county\, and educational agency members. \nEarn 2 Professional Development Hours \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this training\, you’ll be able to: \n\nExplain how stormwater runoff is generated and why urbanization increases runoff volume\, speed\, and pollutant load\nDescribe the regulatory framework for stormwater in Iowa\, including the Clean Water Act\, NPDES program\, general permits\, and MS4 permits\nIdentify the six Minimum Control Measures and the roles of federal\, state\, and local government in stormwater regulation\nDistinguish between construction and post-construction stormwater management practices and explain their purposes\nRecognize key design standards used in Iowa\, including ISWMM and SUDAS\nUnderstand how stormwater programs are planned at the watershed level and funded through utility fees and other sources\n\nYour Presenters\nLoulou Dickey\, PhD \nExecutive Director\, ISWEP \nLoulou is a water resources scientist with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University. Her background spans consulting\, state government\, and the nonprofit sector\, and her work at ISWEP focuses on translating scientific research into practical tools that help Iowa communities protect water quality. \nPat Sauer\, CPSS \nStrategic Advisor\, ISWEP \nPat founded ISWEP in 2005 and grew the organization into a statewide leader in stormwater education\, now serving 75 members across Iowa. A Certified Professional Soil Scientist\, she continues to support ISWEP’s training programs and the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual Technical Committee. \nRegister Now\nQuestions?\nContact Loulou Dickey at ldickey@iowastormwater.org for more information about this training.
URL:https://iowastormwater.org/event/iowa-stormwater-essentials-webinar-a-beginners-guide-to-stormwater-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T083000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Industrial Stormwater Management Annual Training
DESCRIPTION:This half-day training covers the regulatory requirements\, compliance strategies\, and emerging issues that matter most to facilities operating under Iowa’s industrial stormwater permits. \nIowa’s General Permits No. 1 and No. 3 require facilities to train employees on stormwater pollution prevention at regular intervals. This training satisfies that annual requirement while keeping your team current on regulatory changes\, inspection expectations\, and new challenges in industrial stormwater management. \nThe morning moves from permit fundamentals and SWPPP development through sampling protocols\, site inspections\, and emerging contaminant monitoring. Presenters from Iowa DNR and Stanley Consultants share real-world observations from the field\, including a case study on monitoring and treatment approaches for PFAS and microplastics. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nIdentify key requirements of Iowa General Permits No. 1 and No. 3 for industrial stormwater discharges\nDevelop\, review\, and update a SWPPP that meets current permit standards\nApply correct sampling and monitoring procedures\nRecognize emerging contaminants and understand how future monitoring requirements may affect your facility\nConduct and document site inspections that meet permit requirements\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis training is designed for anyone responsible for industrial stormwater compliance at their facility\, including environmental compliance staff\, facility and operations managers\, stormwater coordinators\, and personnel who conduct inspections or manage SWPPPs. MS4 city staff who oversee industrial discharges to their systems will also benefit. \nAbout the Presenters \nTraining sessions are led by professionals from Stanley Consultants and Iowa DNR\, with opening and closing remarks from ISWEP. \nStanley Consultants is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm with over 110 years of experience. Their environmental and regulatory team specializes in helping clients navigate complex environmental regulations through sustainable engineering solutions\, including industrial water management\, wastewater treatment\, water quality\, and environmental compliance. Their work spans private industry\, utilities\, and federal\, state\, and local government agencies. For this training\, Stanley’s team brings hands-on experience with industrial stormwater permitting\, SWPPP implementation\, sampling protocols\, and emerging contaminant monitoring. \nDavid Schilling of Iowa DNR provides the regulatory perspective\, sharing current inspection observations and enforcement trends directly from the field. \nRegister here!
URL:https://iowastormwater.org/event/iowa-industrial-stormwater-management-annual-training/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector & Installer (ICCSPPI) Training
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector & Installer course provides essential training for professionals responsible for construction site inspections and erosion control implementation. This comprehensive training covers regulatory requirements\, proper installation and maintenance of erosion control measures\, and hands-on inspection techniques. \nThis certification is essential for construction inspectors\, site superintendents\, installers\, municipal staff\, developers\, contractors\, and anyone responsible for implementing and maintaining erosion control practices on construction sites. \nEarn 6.25 Professional Development Hours \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the day\, you’ll gain expertise in: \n\nFederal and state regulatory requirements and onsite paperwork\nSoil erosion processes and the Universal Soil Loss Equation\nProper installation and maintenance of erosion\, sediment\, and velocity control BMPs\nGood housekeeping practices and pollution prevention measures\nPost-construction stormwater management practices\nSWPPP narrative review and SUDAS guides and specifications\nInspection procedures and documentation\n\nThe training includes an inspection video exercise and a detailed inspection walkthrough\, giving you practical experience identifying compliance issues and proper BMP installation in real-world scenarios. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUnderstand regulatory requirements for construction site erosion control\nProperly install and maintain erosion\, sediment\, and velocity control BMPs\nImplement effective good housekeeping and pollution prevention practices\nConduct thorough construction site inspections\nIdentify BMP installation and maintenance deficiencies\nDocument inspection findings and ensure regulatory compliance\n\nYour Instructors\nPat Sauer\, CPSS\nStrategic Advisor\, ISWEP \nJared Bright\nStormwater Coordinator\, City of Ankeny \nRegister Now\nQuestions?\nContact Pat Sauer at psauer@iowastormwater.org for more information about this training or the ICCSPPI certification program.
URL:https://iowastormwater.org/event/iowa-certified-construction-site-pollution-prevention-inspector-installer-iccsppi-training-2/
LOCATION:1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive Ankeny\, IA 50023\, 1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr.\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iowa River Restoration Toolbox: Level 1 Training
DESCRIPTION:This four-day training teaches streambank stabilization and restoration techniques using the Iowa DNR River Restoration Toolbox. Led by experienced restoration professionals\, the course combines classroom instruction with hands-on field exercises at a local stream site. \nHosted by the Great Outdoors Foundation in partnership with ISWEP and the Iowa DNR. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThe course covers stream assessment fundamentals and field survey methods\, stream stability evaluation and bank assessment techniques\, data analysis and restoration practice selection using the River Restoration Toolbox\, and permitting\, design principles\, and real-world case studies. \nYour Instructors \nNate Hoogeveen directs river programs for the Iowa DNR\, overseeing water trails\, dam modifications\, and river restoration initiatives. His work spans river science\, construction oversight\, and program development\, and he brings years of practical experience with Iowa river systems and restoration practices. \nMike Adams works across the United States and is experienced in all facets of stream restoration\, from field assessment and data analysis through design\, permitting\, and construction oversight. His approach centers on understanding the processes driving a problem before pursuing solutions. He works closely with biologists\, ecologists\, geologists\, and other specialists to achieve project goals. \nTraining Overview \nDay 1 focuses on stream assessment fundamentals\, including hydrology\, stream classification\, and field measurement methods. The afternoon is spent in the field where teams survey and assess a designated stream reach\, then return to the classroom to plot data and classify findings. \nDay 2 covers stream stability and channel evolution concepts. Teams finalize and present their findings from Day 1\, then head back into the field for a second exercise focused on bank surveys and stability assessment. \nDay 3 shifts to data analysis and practice selection. Topics include vegetation establishment\, erosion control\, and using the Toolbox for data entry. Teams present their stability and bank assessments and discuss appropriate restoration practices. \nDay 4 addresses permitting\, geomorphic channel design\, and real-world case studies. The training wraps up with a site visit to local restoration projects. \nLight breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments are provided each day. \nThis training includes significant outdoor field work in and around streams. Participants should be prepared for walking on uneven terrain and working in muddy\, wet conditions. Hip waders or tall rain boots are required\, along with extra footwear for classroom sessions. Bring pencils\, a clipboard\, and a laptop. \nRegister here!\nEarly bird pricing is available for registrations received by June 3rd\, 2026.
URL:https://iowastormwater.org/event/iowa-river-restoration-toolbox-level-1-training/
LOCATION:Clive\, Iowa\, Clive\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T170000
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SUMMARY:Iowa River Restoration Toolbox: Level 2 Training
DESCRIPTION:This four-day advanced training focuses on geomorphic design principles and practical implementation for stream restoration projects. Through classroom instruction and field work\, participants develop conceptual restoration designs for an active project site using the Iowa DNR River Restoration Toolbox. \nCompletion of Level 1 training is required for registration. \nHosted by the Great Outdoors Foundation in partnership with ISWEP and the Iowa DNR. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThe course covers geomorphic channel design principles\, multi-staged channel development\, alluvial and threshold channel design approaches\, sediment transport dynamics\, ecological design integration\, and conceptual design development for a real restoration project. \nYour Instructors \nNate Hoogeveen directs river programs for the Iowa DNR\, overseeing water trails\, dam modifications\, and river restoration initiatives. His work spans river science\, construction oversight\, and program development\, and he brings years of practical experience with Iowa river systems and restoration practices. \nMike Adams works across the United States and is experienced in all facets of stream restoration\, from field assessment and data analysis through design\, permitting\, and construction oversight. His approach centers on understanding the processes driving a problem before pursuing solutions. He works closely with biologists\, ecologists\, geologists\, and other specialists to achieve project goals. \nTraining Overview \nDay 1 covers the core design theory: geomorphic channel design phases\, multi-staged channel concepts\, alluvial vs. threshold design\, reference reaches\, dimensionless ratios\, shear stress\, sediment transport\, and ecological design considerations. \nDay 2 opens with sediment transport capacity and conceptual design development\, followed by a project site overview. Teams spend the afternoon in the field collecting data for a real restoration project. \nDay 3 is dedicated to data analysis and design development. Teams work through their field data\, build out concept designs\, and present BANCS model results\, sediment calculations\, and Toolbox findings. \nDay 4 wraps up with final design presentations\, a recommended design overview\, and a site visit to an active stream restoration project. PPE is required for the site visit. \nLight breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments are provided each day. \nThis training includes significant outdoor field work in and around streams. Participants should be prepared for walking on uneven terrain and working in muddy\, wet conditions. Hip waders or tall rain boots are required\, along with a safety vest and hard hat. Bring extra footwear for classroom sessions\, pencils\, a clipboard\, a laptop\, and a notebook. \nRegister here!\nEarly bird pricing is available for registrations received by July 21st\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://iowastormwater.org/event/iowa-river-restoration-toolbox-level-2-training/
LOCATION:Clive Aquatic Center\, 1801 NW 114th St.\, Clive\, Iowa\, 50325
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