Course Description:
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection oversees the Stormwater Management Program for the state. Municipalities and Counties are required to obtain stormwater permits.

It is estimated that up to 60% of our existing water pollution problems are attributable to stormwater/nonpoint pollution. The Stormwater Management Program attempts to reduce stormwater/nonpoint pollutant contributions through the implementation of best management practices including public education. Stormwater management is important because it helps prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution. It also protects water quality and ecosystems.

So, how do we implement best practices to mitigate stormwater issues? How does public works consider stormwater in its day to day activities?

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify what public works activities impact stormwater
2. Consider ways to mitigate stormwater impacts by changing processes or procedures
3. Assess current practices for their stormwater impact

Intended Audience:
Anyone involved in municipal public works management and operations.

Pre-Requisites:
None

Credits:
1 PDH; 1 CPWM Management contact hours

Presenter:
Richard Brevogel, CPWM and Mark Getsinger, PE, Remington & Vernick Engineers

Sponsor:
This workshop is sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Public Works Association in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program.