Department of Environmental Conservation
ENVC Construction Site BMP Course
Claus R. Svendsen, Ph.D., Dept. Chair
Email: claus.svendsen@skagit.edu

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Certification (CESCL)

This course will provide the student with 18-hours of instruction and practicum in erosion and sediment control. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) recognized by Washington State Department of Ecology satisfying their training course requirements (renewable 3-year certification card). Construction projects greater than one acre now require the availability of a CESCL.  Attendees will receive a CD with all required documents and forms as well as several handouts to enhance the understanding of the background science and Ecology's requirements..

Course Outline:
Welcome
Introductions
Overview of the course; handouts – CD and paper

Unit 1 The Background

The regulatory environment for construction sites
Environmental impacts of sediment and construction pollutants
Erosion science – soil type, geology, meteorology, hydrology, topography, vegetation
Predicting soil loss – time and place
Development of an erosion and pollution prevention plan – time and space
Construction stormwater permitting and reporting processes
Reviewing sample control plans

Unit 2 The Practices

Site assessment SWPPP map contents and requirements
Current erosion and pollution control practices

1. Preserve vegetation/mark clearing limits
2. Establish construction access
3. Control flow rates
4. Install sediment controls
5. Stabilize soils
6. Protect slopes
7. Protect drain inlets
8. Stabilize channels and outlets
9. Control pollutants
10. Control de-watering
11. Maintain BMPs

Manage the project
Construction waste handling to prevent pollution
Exercise: erosion and pollution planning

Unit 3 Hands-on Practice (Dress for outdoor activities)

Water quality monitoring – practicum per ecology manual
Working with erosion and sediment control materials – quality control measures

Unit 4 Putting It All Together

Practicum in the field and water testing
Fieldtrip (the good, the bad, and the ugly)

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Registration: Click here for registration information.  
If you have difficulty registering via the SVC website, you may register immediately before the training starts by coming to the classroom (1-2 hours before training is scheduled to start) .  Please confirm that space is available by sending an email to claus.svendsen@skagit.edu as soon as you intend to enroll.  Please bring a check or credit card (VISA/ MasterCard), and photo ID.  Claus Svendsen will help with registration before the class.