Stormwater Workshops

SCM Inspection & Maintenance In-Person Certification

SCMs must have annual, and sometimes more frequent, inspection and maintenance to perform as intended. Maintenance includes hydrologic and water quality function, landscape functions, and consideration of impacts on human health and safety. Many communities across North Carolina are now requiring annual inspection, and if called for, maintenance of SCMs.

Attendees will become certified in SCM Inspection & Maintenance.

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SCM Inspection & Maintenance Online Certification

ONLINE WORKSHOP
July 17 – 18, 2025

SCMs must have annual, and sometimes more frequent, inspection and maintenance to perform as intended. Maintenance includes hydrologic and water quality function, landscape functions, and consideration of impacts on human health and safety. Many communities across North Carolina are now requiring annual inspection, and if called for, maintenance of SCMs.

Attendees will become certified in SCM Inspection & Maintenance.

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SCM Inspection & Maintenance In-Person Update (Recertification)  

This workshop will be a combination walking tour and driving tour of Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) in Wilson, NC. Meeting location is at the parking garage at 212 Broad St W in Wilson.

The Stormwater SCM Inspection & Maintenance Update (Recertification) workshop is intended to allow certified stormwater inspection and maintenance professionals to maintain their certification with an update on the changes to regulations, maintenance requirements, inspection criteria, as well as new technologies available in the past three years. There is no exam for the Update workshop.

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SCM Inspection & Maintenance Online Update (Recertification)

ONLINE WORKSHOP
July 29, 2025

The Stormwater SCM Inspection & Maintenance Update (Recertification) workshop is intended to allow certified stormwater inspection and maintenance professionals to maintain their certification with an update on the changes to regulations, maintenance requirements, inspection criteria, as well as new technologies available in the past three years. There is no exam for the Update workshop.

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Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for Stormwater Design

The state of North Carolina has redone design standards for every single stormwater control measure (SCM), aka Best Management Practice (BMP). The changes are based upon an NCDEQ-led work team consisting of researchers, local municipalities, and consultants to develop Minimum Design Criteria (MDCs) and establish pollutant removal credits for SCMs in North Carolina. Faculty from NC State along with NCDEQ personnel have teamed up to provide this workshop.

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Stormwater Nitrogen and Phosphorus (SNAP) Tool Webinar

ONLINE
This workshop is usually held once per year.

This workshop will provide fundamental background information on the NC DEQ Stormwater Nitrogen and Phosphorus (SNAP) Version 4.2 tool. Attendees will learn how to use the tool to design stormwater control measures (SCMs) to meet nutrient regulations, estimate nutrient runoff from sites with and without SCMs, evaluate the development of stormwater treatment alternatives. Demonstrations of the model will be given, and attendees will also participate in hands-on design exercises. It is strongly encouraged that attendees use an excel-friendly laptop for the workshop.

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Stormwater 101 for Realtors

Real estate agents are increasingly being tasked to be more knowledgeable about the influence of flooding and stormwater on property values. The subjects covered in this new workshop encompass:
~ What is the Rainwater Cycle and how does development change it?
~ How is excess stormwater treated? Where does it go?
~ What are the red flags to watch for when showing properties?
~ What stormwater practices can realtors suggest to clients to mitigate additional impermeable surface expansion (like decks, patios, and pools)?
~ A review of stormwater terminology, including what exactly are 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storms?
~ What opportunities are there for homeowners to pay for stormwater improvements?

Please join NC State University’s Dr. Bill Hunt for this informative presentation and Q&A session. Attendees with leave with a certificate of attendance from NC State University and a link to a helpful resource page.

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Rain Garden Certification

Rain gardens are shallow depressions and serve as landscape features that can effectively collect and treat stormwater and reduce localized flooding. Rain gardens can be integrated into the existing landscape as a retrofit or be included in the initial landscaping plan. To effectively manage stormwater, rain gardens must be accurately sized and properly constructed. This workshop will present a method for sizing and designing rain gardens and will detail proper construction techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to take an exam and become certified in rain garden design and installation.

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