EHSM 117 — Stormwater Best Management Practices for Construction
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Construction provides a comprehensive understanding of erosion and sediment control for construction runoff, and for other construction pollutant sources, following municipal and general construction permit requirements. Students review the predominant erosion and sediment control BMPs for construction runoff before discharging to city stormwater collection systems or waterbodies. BMPs for other construction water quality pollutants such as metals and petroleum hydrocarbons will be introduced. The course distinguishes between BMP major categories such as erosion, sedimentation, and concentrated flow. Students will achieve a better understanding of installing or implementing BMPs as well as inspecting construction BMPs. Common errors in construction BMP installation and implementation will be highlighted. The BMPs for Construction course will benefit those working directly within or contracted to construction projects and provide knowledge for reviewing construction BMP plans, as well as improve inspectors' background to assess BMP implementation. The course may be used as credit for on-going education for those performing BMP implementation or reviewing BMP plans and protocols. (CSU)