1. SOILS and HYDROLOGY for GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE -- 7.0 PDH available for this course
   working knowledge of soils and hydrology are essential skills for anyone involved in the planning, design, or review of Green infrastructure prac-tices. In the first section of this workshop, we will review the many classifications and characteristics of natural and man-altered soils that influence runoff, infiltration, storage, filtration, and vegetative growth. Techniques for soil restoration will also be explored. Secondly, the hydrology of Green infrastructure practices will be examined, especially impervious disconnection, and it’s effect on RCN and TC. Techniques for computing and eval-uating small and large storm hydrology incorporating runoff reduction will be applied to various development scenarios.
   Topics Include:
   Soil characteristics and classifications, Using the Soil Survey, Compaction Im-pacts, Soil restoration tech-niques, Infiltration testing, Soil amendments for GI practices, Basics of TR55 Hy-drology, Impervious disconnec-tion, Hydrology modeling for source control/GI practices, Small storm hydrology
   
   
2. APPLIED GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE -- 7.0 PDH available for this course
   Integrating Green Infrastructure techniques for stormwater management has changed the paradigm from an “end-of pipe” treatment approach, to one encompassing source control. Using the techniques and standards outlined in the 2010 NYDEC Stormwater Design Manual, this workshop will explore in detail the process of selecting and designing effective GI practices, and review the method for computing the associated runoff reduction. Designed as an in-depth follow-up to last’s years introduction to GI, this training will emphasize applications to numerous development conditions, and discuss some of the nuances of these stormwater management techniques.
   Topics Include:
   Overview of the GI approach, GI practices, Practice selection, Computing runoff reduction, Design principles for GI practices, Maintenance requirements for GI practices, Roundtable with private sector, municipal, and regulatory perspectives on implementing GI
   
   
3. SW POND AND WETLAND DESIGN -- 7.0 PDH available for this course
   The NY Stormwater ponds, and to a lesser extent stormwater wetlands, are the most widely used and accepted stormwater management practices. Properly designed and managed ponds and wetlands mitigate peak runoff and effectively remove pollutants from stormwater, while creating an as-cetically attractive and environmentally diverse feature for development sites. This course will cover all attributes of pond and wetland design, hy-drology, and hydraulics, plant selection and maintenance requirements.
   Topics Include:
   Characteristics, Effectiveness and limita-tions, Design elements, Hydrology & Hydraulics, What’s new & inno-vative, Vegetation/planting, Maintenance
   
   
4. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR LINEAR PROJECTS -- 7.0 PDH available for this course
   Linear development projects such as highways and pipelines present unique challenges for stormwater management. This class will provide the techniques and practices most applicable for achieving erosion and sediment control, peak flow mitigation pollutant removal and runoff reduction on these confined site conditions. Topics include:
   Topics Include:
   Linear projects and the stormwater permit, Erosion and sediment control specifics for Lin-ear Projects, Applicable SM practices, NYDOT design criteria for SWM, Hydrology & Hydraulics, Achieving Runoff Re-duction, Retrofits, Maintenance
   
   
5. SWPPP Preparation & Review -- 7.0 PDH available for this course
   The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), is the cornerstone of any development project’s strategy for managing stormwater, and demonstrating compliance with the GP-10-001 permit. The SWPPP document and the related NOI are the essential communication tool between designers and regulators. The objective of this class is to give those charged with preparing and reviewing SWPPP’s effective techniques for documenting and checking the essential elements of a Plan, which includes erosion and sediment control, post construction management, runoff reduction and maintenance. Guidance for the development and review of design alterna-tives that may deviate from the standards will also be provided.
   Topics Include:
   The NY Stormwater Permits, Critical Elements, SWPPP Outlines & Checklists, Preparation and Review Changes, Preparation of the NOI, Roundtable with Municipal, Regulatory, and Private Sector Perspectives on the SWPPP Process
   
   

>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EASTERN NY COURSES <<

For more information about the Eastern NY SW RTC, Call: (518) 885-8995 x224 

The Eastern NY SW RTC is located at:
Saratoga Cornell Cooperative Extension
50 West High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020