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 It's Storm Water Awareness Week! We hope you will be joining us for one or many of the 54 workshops that are happening this week! Swipe to see the event schedule. Be sure to register to attend the workshops before they start at stormwaterawareness.org. #stormwaterawarenessweek
Mon September 22, 2025, 6:01 am
 Next week is Storm Water Awareness Week! Are you planning on attending? If so, be sure to head over to stormwaterawareness.org to register to attend. #stormwaterawarenessweek #stormwaterawarenessweek2025
Thu September 18, 2025, 10:21 am
 Storm Water Awareness Week is in only 10 days! We have so many outstanding workshop lined up for this year's event. You're not going to want to miss the educational and free storm water education happening at Storm Water Awareness Week. Visit stormwaterawareness.org to browse list of available workshops and register to attend. #stormwaterawarenessweek
Fri September 12, 2025, 7:02 am
 We are thrilled to have so many wonderful presenters hosting workshops during this year's event! See an organization you know? Be sure to register to attend their workshop, and also browse all the other incredible workshops we have scheduled for Storm Water Awareness Week 2025. Visit stormwaterawareness.org to register to attend any or all of the available workshops. Don't forget, Storm Water Awareness Week is happening September 22-26th!
Mon September 8, 2025, 8:01 am
 Registration is now open for Storm Water Awareness Week attendees. Visit stormwaterawareness.org to browse the list of 2025 Workshops and register to attend one or many! Don't forget this event is completely free and online. #stormwaterwaterawarenessweek
Mon September 1, 2025, 7:01 am
 Today's the deadline for 2025 Storm Water Awareness Week workshop hosts. If you want to host a workshop during the event, be sure to get it registered by the end of the day! Visit stormwaterawareness.org to register your workshop.
Wed August 27, 2025, 6:00 am
 Last month we shared exciting new choices storm water professionals now have when it comes to their professional certifications and credentials. After reading the July article, you may have breathed a sigh of relief to realize that the education and credential you have been longing for is now within your grasp. However, much has transpired since last month’s newsletter and in this edition of The Monthly Dirt we want to bring you up to speed on some developments which have the potential to save you significant dollars and share some unfortun
Tue August 26, 2025, 9:00 am
 Have you listened to our SWPPP Radio Podcast? Available on Apple Podcast and Spotify!
Fri August 22, 2025, 10:00 am
 Do you need your QSP or QSD prerequisite training still? Why not join us for The Connections Course! This in-depth, but go at your own pace course might be perfect for you! The Connections Course comes with live instructional training, self study, field trips, a textbook you can refer back to for years to come, and a SWPPP template for QSD students to use once they graduate.
Tue August 19, 2025, 7:02 am
 Have you ordered a copy of our brand new book, The Raindrop Connection? Available on our website or on Amazon!
Fri August 15, 2025, 7:30 am
 In the past several decades we’ve seen dozens of different industries have to comply with storm water regulations. Industries which vary from manufacturing plants to corp yards – in fact, even some school districts have become a regulated industry. But, until recently, one of California’s most up and coming industries hasn’t had its own specific set of regulations – that being the wine industry. In this month’s edition of The Rain Events, we are going to be taking a closer look at the General Waste Discharge Requirement for Winer
Tue August 12, 2025, 3:10 pm
 Coming soon! Our new and improved QSP/QSD class. Because of the 2009 CGP expiration, we needed to update our training for the 2022 CGP requirements. So why not retrofit the whole training while we're at it. We think you're going to really love what we have put together so far. First training will most likely be held in late October, but dates are yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more information.
Mon August 11, 2025, 9:00 am