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 Registration for BMP Roundup 2026 is now open!!! Space sells out fast, so be sure to reserve your spot in one of this year's class dates before they are filled up. Register at wgr-sw.com/training. The link to register is also in our bio.
Fri January 30, 2026, 6:00 am
 Want to take a virtual field trip to the greatest location of erosion in the United States? Register for our Erosion Theory class and let John Teravskis guide you through erosion theory from the rim of the Canyon. Visit wgr-sw.com/training to register.
Wed January 28, 2026, 8:00 am
 Trying to predict the future of any industry is a good way to embarrass yourself: just ask former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who made this cringey prediction in 2007… “There’s no chance the iPhone will get any significant market share. No chance.” But the storm water industry is unusually ripe for change— while regulations have evolved significantly since the beginnings of the storm water industry in the 1970s, the business of compliance has remained largely the same. Meanwhile, technology has steadily progressed to the point that m
Wed January 21, 2026, 8:28 am
 Do you like to know where you’re going in advance, rather than just flying by the seat of your pants? If that’s you, then right now is a good time to start looking towards the future of your industrial storm water compliance program. Do you know what’s going to be required of you in the upcoming new storm water year? Is your facility advancing to another NAL exceedance level for a pollutant? Or are the results from the current storm water year looking like they are going to drop your facility back down from an upper level? If so, gre
Tue January 20, 2026, 8:00 am
 Is it time to order some new BMPs? Contact Kyle at BMP Outlet to place an order for some new BMPs. Email him at kbean@wgr-sw.com.
Fri January 16, 2026, 2:30 pm
 Announcing BMP Roundup 2026! Join us for a day of in-the-field BMP training at WGR's Construction Sandbox. We are offering multiple days to accommodate all the students who want to attend this year (each day is identical, so you will only need to attend one day). These events fill up fast, so register soon before space runs out! Register at wgr-sw.com/training. There are group rates for any groups of 4+ attendees.
Mon January 12, 2026, 2:52 pm
 Don't miss out on our first QSP/QSD class of the year, and our first QSP/QSD class since updating our training. Happening online January 27-29. Register to attend today! Space is limited. Sign up to attend at wgr-sw.com/training.
Thu January 8, 2026, 8:00 am
 Are you looking to get your prerequisite training for your QSP or QSD certificate? We've got the course for you! The Connections Course. This college level course will leave you with a thorough understanding of the Construction General Permit, how to do inspections and implement BMPs, and how to write a SWPPP. It's an online course which allows you to go at your own pace. Register for The QSP Track or The QSD Track at wgr-sw.com/training. Or by clicking the link in our bio.
Wed January 7, 2026, 7:00 am
 Have you purchased your copy of The Raindrop Connection? If you haven't added this textbook to your library yet, don't miss out on this excellent storm water professional guidebook for the construction sector. Link to purchase The Raindrop Connection is in our bio.
Tue January 6, 2026, 9:00 pm
 Have you purchased your copy of The Raindrop Connection? If you haven't added this textbook to your library yet, don't miss out on this excellent storm water professional guidebook for the construction sector. Link to purchase The Raindrop Connection is in our bio.
Tue January 6, 2026, 1:45 pm
 Time is running out to register for the January 14th RUSLE2 class! This online class will give you practical training and experience using the RUSLE2 software. For only $95 and 3-hours of your time, this class will provide you the foundation you need to accurately calculate RUSLE2 using the Caltrans software. Visit wgr-sw.com/training to register.
Mon January 5, 2026, 7:00 am
 We wish you a very happy New Year! We hope 2026 is a fantastic year for you!
Wed December 31, 2025, 6:00 am