Erosion and Sediment Control

This three-modular workshop offers Illinois Department of Transportation contractors, designers, inspectors and other professionals best management practices in the areas of erosion and sediment control as well as storm water.

These one-day courses are a requirement for engineering consultants with projects subject to IDOT’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.

Module I: Fundamentals of Storm Water Pollution and Erosion and Sediment Control

This module includes hands-on learning opportunities as well as topical discussions, including:

Fundamentals of hydrology and soil erosion
Regulations related to erosion and sediment control
Best management practices for erosion and sediment control
Inspection of erosion and sediment control measures

Module II: Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design

Here attendees will learn about the following:

Erosion and sediment control design and planning processes
How to develop erosion and sediment control designs and storm water pollution-prevention plan narratives

Module III: Inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices

This module discusses the following topics:

Regulatory requirements for ILR40 and ILR10 compliance
Identifying correct installation and maintenance of storm water best management practices
Best management practices for maintenance requirements
Erosion and sediment control field guide for construction inspection
(PDF document)

Note: It is each individual’s responsibility to remember when certification expires and to test to remain certified. No exceptions.

Locations, schedule and PDHs

MODULE I
on Zoom
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7 ½ PDHs

MODULE II
on Zoom
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7 ½ PDHs

MODULE III
Urbana, IL
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8 PDHs

Fees

Spaces must be reserved with a credit card. IDOT personnel are to contact their district registrar to register. For those unsure who their district registrar is, please contact us.

Module I:
Private company: $375
Government agency: $250
Module II:
Private company: $200
Government agency: $150
Module III:
Private company: $200
Government agency: $150

Cancellation policy

Registrants must provide two weeks’ notice if unable to attend by emailing erosiontraining@illinois.edu. Once cancellation is complete, Illinois Center for Transportation will provide a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Otherwise, no refund will be provided.

An alternate may go in place of a registrant. To do so, email erosiontraining@illlinois.edu. The above cancellation policy also applies to alternates.

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