Biography:

David Franklin is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and a Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) Approved Instructor and has over 30 years experience in the landscape industry.

Currently, with EnviroTech Services. Mr. Franklin is the Technical Vice Chair to the CPESC Executive Committee. AEI-CASC Consulting has offices throughout California and is instrumental in the stormwater industry, developing guidance manuals and providing compliance assistance services to the private and public sectors.

Course Title: Stormwater Pollution Controls for Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance

Course Description: Nationwide, all construction activities on projects over 1 acre of disturbance must comply with the stormwater runoff requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA). In California, regulatory requirements have increased significantly this year.

The seminar will focus on activities of landscape contractors and explain CWA requirements, the penalties for non-compliance, what pollutants in stormwater runoff are of concern, principles of erosion and sediment control, correct installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), strategies for landscape contractors to comply, how to understand a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which is required for projects over 1 acre, and how regulations will affect the future of the landscape industry including business opportunities for installing permanent post construction water quality measures such as grassy swales and permeable pavement.. Photos of jobsite successes and failures will be shown 2 hours.

Schedule subject to change