Laurie Murphy, PresidentAt the crossroads of environmental compliance and innovative water management expertise stands The Stormwater Training Center. A guiding light for entities with stormwater management needs, the Center equips them with the knowledge and certifications necessary to navigate stringent environmental laws.
“Our primary focus lies in ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act permits and associated regulations, specifically targeting those related to construction, industrial and municipal stormwater management,” says Laurie Murphy, president.
Drawing from a background rooted in science, Murphy empowers clients to understand and manage their permits, which often have complex compliance clauses and vague language. She and her team of experts at the Center provide tailored training to clients to gain clarity on stormwater regulations.
Clients typically approach the Center to seek guidance on ensuring compliance and preventing violations or to understand their regulatory obligations upon receiving a permit violation notice. It aids them by developing stormwater pollution prevention plans, spill prevention and countermeasure programs and solid permits to protect from hazardous waste. The Center also designates specific individuals to manage each aspect of the permits.
The Stormwater Training Center’s process begins with an in-depth analysis of the client’s adherence to the Clean Water Act. Its team systematically evaluates a client’s facility, starting with their standard industrial code, to determine if it aligns with permit prerequisites.
For new businesses or those yet to receive an industrial code, the Center provides crucial support in the early stages of the permit application to ensure they obtain the necessary legal safeguards.
Our primary focus lies in ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act permits and associated regulations, specifically targeting those related to construction, industrial and municipal stormwater management.
To support ongoing compliance and management, the Center offers continuous education to clients through live, interactive web-based sessions and in-person visits. These training opportunities focus on imparting practical skills, such as water quality sampling and permit documentation, ensuring the facilities are compliant and adept at managing their stormwater responsibilities. Participants can also undergo an exam to obtain a five-year certification as qualified Clean Water Act inspectors.
Throughout its training sessions, the Center incorporates practical activities such as identifying discharge points on topographic maps and demonstrating water quality sampling techniques. It also educates participants on what inspectors typically look for during site visits and ensures all documentation is accurate and up-to-date to prevent any regulatory violations.
The Center’s team stands out in being available seven days a week to offer clients hands-on support and personalized guidance. It further distinguishes itself by presenting stormwater management in a fun, engaging manner, making complex concepts easily understandable through interactive sessions and practical activities. The Center also provides newsletters and updates on regulatory changes to keep clients informed and prepared to address evolving compliance challenges. Apart from offering immediate support, the team helps clients anticipate future storm events and climate change impact on permit requirements.
This proactive approach forms the base of the Center’s commitment to excellence in stormwater management training and compliance support. Clients value the reliability and familiarity of working with the Center, drawn to its effective training methods and the enjoyable experience it provides.
Ingrained in the belief that environmental responsibility and regulatory clarity go hand in hand, The Stormwater Training Center doesn’t just offer compliance—it provides a security blanket to clients. They can rest assured that it leaves no stone unturned in transforming stormwater management into an engaging, effective and effortless process.
