Colorado Stormwater Council (CSC) Trainings

The CSC hosts several trainings a year to support MS4s and their staff. Each participant needs a CSC website user account to take the quiz and get a certificate issued.  To obtain CSC website access to register for a class, please email Eng-Stormwater with a list of name(s) and associated email address(es) for staff who want to participate.

  1. Dewatering and Working in Waterways - Provides basic knowledge of working in waterways and dewatering.  Students build additional stormwater management expertise. Covered topics include:
    1. What are the permits associated with working in waterways?
      1. What is the permit overlap?
      2. How do you maintain compliance with all permits?
      3. How do you properly engage in construction dewatering?
      4. What are the key points of setup and compliance?
  2. Stormwater for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) - Review important stormwater considerations for capital improvement projects at municipalities. Covered topics include:
    1. Stormwater Permitting
      1. Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) – Documentation & Field Compliance
      2. CIP Project Examples
      3. Typical CIP Pollutants and Their Control Measures
      4. Inspections (MS4 and Permit Holder)
      5. Common CIP Challenges
      6. Final Stabilization
      7. Keys to Compliance
      8. The older version can be viewed from here
  3. MS4 Training - Designed specifically for City, County and Non-Standard MS4 personnel focusing on compliance with MS4 construction site programs. Training will emphasize:
    1. The scope of MS4 construction site inspections.
      1. The inspection process and documentation.
      2. The types of maintenance and deficiencies that are associated with control measures.
      3. Enforcement.
      4. The importance of communication with the contractor/developer of the site.
      5. Understanding specific aspects of the local MS4 program.
  4. General Stormwater Compliance Training - Designed to teach stormwater compliance for all levels. Intended audience includes contactors and staff that may not have a lot of experience with stormwater rules and regulations.
  5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – SOPs are available to all departments engaged in applicable municipal operations.  The SOPs are specific for various operations and to the type of work being performed. To access the SOPs visit the Water Quality Training Google Folder Facility & Operation SOPs.
  6. Mile High Flood District (MHFD) Fact Sheets – Volume three of the MHFD’s Criteria Manual provides information on stormwater management, including fact sheets for pollutant source-control BMPs, and sediment and erosion control BMPs.
  7. Herbicide and Pesticide – Department of Natural Resources staff that are responsible for land stewardship, including weed management, receive annual training in the use and application of pesticides and herbicides.  Department staff administer their own, in person training on the following topics:
    1. Laws and regulations.
    2. Pesticides and the families
    3. Applicator safety
    4. Public safety
    5. Environmental protection
    6. Use
    7. Pest management
    8. Equipment and calibration
    9. Host and pest identification
    10. Pesticide labeling
    11. WPS handler training
    12. Pesticide safety training for noncertification
  8. HazWoper – Staff at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment who respond to illicit discharge, detection and elimination take annual training for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWoper).  Staff within LCDHE organize and take their own training on the following topics:
    1. Hazard Recognition: Identifying hazardous materials and their potential risks.
    2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper selection, use, and limitations of PPE.
    3. Site Control: Establishing safe work zones to prevent contamination spread.
    4. Decontamination: Procedures for safely removing hazardous substances from people and equipment.
    5. Emergency Response: Protocols for managing incidents, including evacuations and communication.
    6. Site-Specific Plans: Developing safety plans tailored to the specific hazards of a workplace.
    7. Regulatory Compliance: Understanding OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.120).