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| Water that runs off construction sites can contain up to 150 times more sediment than under natural conditions. Construction stormwater runoff is a source of non-point source pollution. Luckily, it can be controlled by planning ahead and using Best Management Practices. If you need technical assistance on erosion and sediment control at your site, we can help. Call Nathan or Kate at the SWCD at (218) 723-4867. Wetland Regulations: Building near wetlands is regulated by several agencies and has special requirements. Click here for more information. Wetlands and Construction Sites
Past Trainings and Workshops
Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop 2008 February 29th, 2008 9 am - 1 pm Hermantown Public Safety Bldg. This workshop featured a review of the NPDES permit and expected changes in the new permit, coming out late summer, 2008. It also featured a presentation by City of Hermantown staff regarding their upcoming permanent stormwater management ordinance. About 40 contractors, developers, engineers and other professionals attended this workshop.
Stormwater Tour 2007: On Friday June 29th, 2007, SWCD staff, with assistance from Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program, conducted another bus tour of innovative stormwater Management Practices in the area. Click here to see the tour schedule.
Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop February 16, 2007 9:00AM - 3:00PM Cost $15, Includes lunch and refreshments Hermantown Public Safety Building, Hermantown MN This workshop featured presentations from local inspectors, contractors, developers, and engineers to provide information and input on stormwater permitting from a different point of view. The workshop provided an opportunity for regulators to hear what permittees had to say about the NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits and to answer questions.
Download the workshop brochure here.
Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance Workshop December 7, 2006 The Regional Stormwater Protection Team hosted a FREE 1/2 day training course "Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance: Reducing Environmental Impact of Chloride.” Attendees were introduced to practices involved in reducing road salt/sand use throughout the winter months to ultimately reduce the amount of chloride and sediment impacts to receiving waters.
Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector/Installer September 20, 2006 This session, In cooperation with Minnesota Erosion Control Association, was designed for those who install or inspect erosion and sediment control BMPs. An optional Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector/Installer Certification from the University of Minnesota was available.
Stormwater Tour 2006: On September 8th, 2006, Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program and the SWCD coordinated a 3-hour bus tour of innovative stormwater treatment devices in the area. Over 40 people participated in the tour, including attendees of the MN Waters '06 Conference, engineers and local planning staff. Click here to view the Tour Handout.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Workshop for Contractors and Developers (01/20/05)
The SWCD, in partnership with the Regional Stormwater Protection Team, hosted an erosion and sediment control workshop in Hermantown Minnesota. The workshop had 68 attendees, of which 69% were local contractors and engineers. Almost 40% of attendees said this was their first training on construction site erosion/sediment control. Speakers included Jay Michels from the Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA), local experts Todd Campbell (MnDOT) and Jim Dexter (MPCA), and John Jereczek (WI DNR) provided some differences for contractors working in Wisconsin.
Presentations (in .pdf format):
Energy and Design Conference & Expo (03/15/05) and Association of General Contractors Duluth Safety Day (02/08/05) Regional Stormwater Protection Team members presented seminars on Construction Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control.
Presentations (in .pdf format):
How to Avoid Problems with Wetland and Construction Site Erosion Control Regulations (06/23/05 and 06/30/05) Evening discussions with the South St. Louis SWCD and the Army Corps of Engineers
Presentation (in .pdf format):
Want to learn more or participate in future workshops? Call the SWCD at (218) 723-4867 or by email at info@southstlouisswcd.org We will add you to our mailing list for future Stormwater and Erosion & Sediment Control events.
Construction Stormwater Permitting Flow Chart (Set up to print on 11x17 paper)
Stormwater Flow Chart (Inside Chart) A guide through the permitting process. Stormwater Flow Chart (Cover and Contacts) Information about who to contact.
Construction Stormwater Inspections and Technical Assistance The South St. Louis SWCD, in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, is providing technical assistance and education at construction sites on compliance with the Construction Stormwater Permit. The SWCD also provides localized, education workshops on Construction Site Erosion & Sediment Control. Common Construction Site Erosion/Sediment Control Problems
Contractors who have attended local construction site erosion and sediment control trainings & workshops: Contractor List - (updated 10/2/06)
For more information on Construction Stormwater: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Construction Stormwater Program Wisconsin's Construction Storm Water Management Program |
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