Introduction to Construction Site Stormwater Management (Reno)

This course is scheduled for April 9, 2026 (8:00am – 2:00pm PT).

The course fee is $50.

Course Summary:

This 6-hour workshop addresses what stormwater runoff is, why it is a concern, and how it can be managed on the construction site.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this training, participants will have acquired the skills to:

  • Explain the effects of stormwater runoff
  • Describe various stormwater regulations
  • Identify advantages, disadvantages, and implementation tips
  • Outline construction site stormwater best management practices
  • List key inspection areas for construction site stormwater

*Introduction to Construction Site Stormwater Management is an elective course in the Road Scholar Program.

Prerequisites:

None.

Intended Audience:

This course equips personnel responsible for implementing stormwater controls on construction sites with the knowledge to achieve the “qualified person or qualified personnel” designation required by the stormwater construction general permit to perform site inspections.

Instructor:

James Murphy is the Stormwater Program Chief for the Nevada Department of Transportation. Since 2008, he has assisted with developing and implementing NDOT’s Stormwater Management Program, including the department’s Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMP) Program. Experienced in BMP regulations and construction site stormwater compliance, Murphy holds a BS in Environmental and Natural Resource Science and an MS in Hydrologic Sciences from the University of Nevada. He is currently a Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management.

Registration:

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Payment:

The non-refundable registration fee is $50 per person and is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.

To facilitate this course, a minimum of 10 participants must be registered. Do not pay until you are instructed to do so. You will receive instructions on how to make a payment once the course minimum is filled.

Cancellations must be made no less than one week prior to the training date to receive a 50% refund. Substitutions are accepted but requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session. Individuals who do not attend forfeit their registration fee.

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Introduction to Construction Site Stormwater Management (Reno)