Workshop 1: IDDE and Spill Program Workshop
This is a 4-hour workshop that outlines the elements of an effective illicit discharge, detection, and elimination (IDDE) program. We will discuss common high-risk activities, system investigations, spill preparedness and response, and reporting and recordkeeping. Multiple speakers from WA Phase II permittees will discuss applicable case studies. A portion of this workshop will be conducted outside, within walking distance of the hotel, to do a show-and-tell of spill response BMPs and a mock spill response (dress accordingly). This class will then merge with another class to witness an in-field demonstration from a system investigation piece of equipment. The combined classes will conclude in the classroom to play the video of the in-field demonstration and dismiss to the networking event. We will discuss:
- IDDE Program Overview
- The difference between illicit discharge and spills
- Spill control and preparedness
- Reporting requirements
- Case studies
- IDDE and spill response BMPs
- System investigation from in-field exercise
Presenters –
Nathan Hardebeck
Nathan has nearly 25 years of experience in the environmental and stormwater consulting field with an emphasis on best management practices (BMPs), services and management related to industrial, construction, municipal and commercial stormwater programs. His professional experience includes program development, providing training, sampling, treatment design, SWPPP development, and BMP selection for public agencies as well as working on behalf of private clients and industries on their management and BMP programs. Nathan is a sought-after keynote speaker and presenter for stormwater luncheons and conferences.
Ryean-Marie Tuomisto
Ryean-Marie Tuomisto has nearly 25 years of municipal stormwater and wastewater experience working at Seattle Public Utilities, City of Bellevue, and the City of Kirkland. She is currently the Water Quality Program Coordinator for the City of Kirkland with lead responsibilities for the Source Control, Pollution Prevention Assistance, and Source Tracing Programs. Ryean-Marie is passionate about educating people on ways to protect wetlands, streams, and lakes from pollution and ensuring natural habitats are safe for everyone’s enjoyment well into the future.
Brett Raunig
Brett Raunig, Environmental Specialist, City of Vancouver: Bachelor of Science Biology, 20+ years of experience in multiple state and local agencies providing technical assistance, regulatory enforcement, and stakeholder engagement on issues related to fisheries, forestry, and water quality management. He leads a team of inspectors that visit businesses, industrial sites, construction sites, and residential properties to evaluate operations for compliance with the City’s water resources protection, erosion prevention, and surface water management codes. Brett also manages the Pollution Prevention Assistance (Ecology) and Waste Incentive Network (EPA) grants. These grants give small businesses in the Vancouver area technical assistance and free resources, and help them properly manage and dispose of hazardous materials – this reduces environmental impacts and keeps them out of stormwater.
Trey George
Trey has been involved in the management of stormwater for over 18 years and has varied experience from work in the consulting, chemical manufacturing, forest products manufacturing, and municipal government work sectors. Trey’s experience includes time as a CESCL at project sites per the construction stormwater permit, auditor of big box retail construction sites per a federal consent decree, environmental manager responsible for implementation of industrial stormwater permit requirements, compliance management and reporting, and permit coordinator of the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater permit for the City of Spokane, where he currently works.
Workshop 2: MS4 Cleaning and Investigation Equipment Showcase
This is a 4-hour workshop that discusses trucks and equipment used in developing a robust MS4 maintenance and operations. We will discuss common features and different models to most equipment manufacturers related to maintenance considerations, performance influences, and accessories for sweeping, vacuuming, investigating, and snow plowing municipal systems. Participants will learn about key aspects of equipment maintenance, communication, and data management. We will also identify new technologies, approaches, and equipment available in the market. A portion of this workshop will be conducted outside, within walking distance of the hotel, to do a walk around of different pieces of equipment (dress accordingly). This class will then merge with another class to witness a demonstration from a system investigation piece of equipment. The combined classes will conclude in the classroom to review the footage of the in-field demonstration and dismiss to the networking event. Topics include:
- Sweeper trucks
- Eductor trucks
- System investigation tools
- New technologies and reporting capabilities
- Choosing the right piece of equipment for your program
- Snow and leaf removal considerations
- System investigation from in-field exercise
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Presenters –
Cory McDonough
Cory McDonough is the owner and vice president of One.7, Inc., bringing 20 years of industry expertise to the company. With hands-on experience in equipment functionality and performance, Cory’s role as purchaser allows him to expertly match customers with the right equipment, offering a wide variety and the reassurance that he understands their needs from an operator’s perspective.
Tina McDonough
Tina McDonough is the owner and president of One.7, Inc., a company that has been proudly serving the environmental sales industry for 20 years. With a strong foundation in pre-owned sales and a growing portfolio of brands like GapVax, Victory Sweepers, Zip Cam, Crewplex, and Snow Ex, Tina’s team brings 50+ years of combined industry experience, emphasizing customer service and long-term employee dedication.
Barry Stonebraker
Barry Stonebraker is a dedicated sales professional with seven years of experience at One.7, Inc. Specializing in new sales, Barry focuses on high-quality equipment such as GapVax vacuum trucks, Victory Sweepers, ZipCam pipe inspection cameras, and CrewPlex communication headsets. With extensive industry knowledge, he is committed to providing top-tier solutions to meet clients’ needs.
Brenda Pitzen
Brenda Pitzen has been with One.7, Inc. since May 2009, currently serving as Sales Manager. With extensive knowledge in the operations of Street Sweepers, Vacuum Trucks, and Snow Plow Sales, she effectively coordinates and schedules the Shop Service department for all the equipment represented by the company.
Taya Stewart
Taya Stewart is the Marketing Coordinator at One Point 7 Environmental Equipment, where she has been part of the team for over three years. She enjoys helping to share the company’s mission and products with the world, creating engaging content and campaigns that connect with people. Taya’s creativity and passion for the environment drive her to make a positive impact in everything she does.
Megane Harrison
Megane Harrison is the Territory Manager for Can-Ex Technologies, overseeing the development of markets for the ZIPCAM360 across the United States and South America. With expertise in providing innovative technologies for sewer systems and infrastructure, her biggest motivation is working alongside like-minded partners to offer cutting-edge solutions. She looks forward to connecting with industry peers and getting to know more about the latest products and services at this year’s MUNICON.
Workshop 3A: Environmental Justice Roundtable
The Overburdened Community Round Table will explore current strategies for engaging with underserved communities. This discussion brings together experts in environmental justice and inclusion work to share their experiences in identifying, reaching, and building trust with overburdened communities. Participants will gain practical tools and a deeper understanding of how this outreach relates to stormwater management.
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Presenters –
Nikki Chen
Nikki Chen is the Business Partner for the Office of Equity and Inclusion at the City of Vancouver. Before becoming a government administrator, Nikki spent 19 years of her career working in healthcare. Nikki is known for having a skill for creating a safe environment. Authentically connecting in a way that allows for honest and open conversation. Her joyful and infectious presence is known to leave a lasting and meaningful impact, so you walk away feeling empowered. In addition to being a wife and a mother, Nikki is also a co-founder of Sprinkle_Vancouver. Sprinkle Vancouver is a wellness and empowerment group for BIPOC women who are in search of sisterhood in Southwest Washington. We gather to connect, heal, celebrate, and support each other personally and professionally. Nikki uses her leadership platform to lead with integrity, patience, positivity, and curiosity with everyone she encounters. Once she is done creating a safe and equitable space for all, Nikki hopes to retire and own a small farm on the shores of Puerto Vieja, Costa Rica.
Ellany Kayce
Ellany Kayce is an enrolled tribal member of the Tlingit Nation, Raven Clan. Throughout her career, she’s worked as a racial, environmental, Indigenous, and social justice educator and program developer, cultural consultant, event planner, coordinator, facilitator, trainer, curriculum developer, contract manager, and fundraiser. Ellany is a Native American/Alaska Native SME and has lifelong experience working with Alaska Native, Native Americans, First Nations communities, and is a trainer, traditional drummer, singer, dancer, and activist. She has over 10,000 hours of facilitation experience and is passionate about leadership and community engagement.
Naghmana Sherazi
Naghmana Sherazi is a scientist, educator, medical professional, and powerful community advocate. Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, Naghmana emigrated to the U.S. in 2008 and now calls Spokane home. She made history as the first Muslim, immigrant woman of South Asian descent to win a primary election in Spokane City. She chairs the Environmental Justice Committee for the Spokane NAACP, serves on multiple local and statewide boards, and co-founded Muslims for Community, Action, and Support (MCAS) to combat hate and uplift immigrant and refugee communities in Spokane. Naghmana previously led climate justice work at The Lands Council and now works as a Pro-Equity Consultant with the Washington State Office of Equity, while also serving as Community Outreach Lead for HAPPEN BRG.
Workshop 3B: Municipal Stormwater Permits – Deep Dive Expedition
Ecology will provide an overview of permit implementation questions received on the Phase I and EWA and WWA Phase II permits since they were issued in July of 2024. We will explore a deep dive into WWA Phase II reporting for Stormwater Management for Existing Development (SMED) and then delve into what’s next for the municipal permits, and share updates on the BMP evaluation program, TAPE, and next “STEPPs.”
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Presenters –
Abbey Stockwell
Abbey Stockwell is the municipal stormwater team lead and the Phase II Municipal Stormwater permit writer for WA state. She has worked at Ecology on the MS4 Permits for 11 years. Before Ecology, she worked as a county planner and helped to coordinate the Phase II municipal stormwater program.
Doug Howie
Doug Howie has more than 40 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of stormwater projects. He is a Senior Stormwater Engineer for the Department of Ecology, working with Ecology permit planners to assist jurisdictions throughout the state in meeting their Municipal and Industrial Permit requirements. He edits and provides training on the two Ecology Stormwater Manuals. Doug also manages the Technology Assessment Protocol – Ecology (TAPE) program, where Ecology evaluates emerging technologies for use in Washington State. He is an Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, WA, teaching Surveying and Statics.
Morgan Maupin
Morgan Maupin is a Municipal Stormwater Permit Planner in the Department of Ecology’s Southwest Regional Office (SWRO). In this role, he provides technical assistance and communication regarding permit compliance to municipal stormwater permittees throughout Southwest Washington. His prior work experience includes inspecting construction and industrial sites for compliance with Ecology stormwater permits, fish passage surveys with WDFW, and watershed health surveys in Ecology’s Environmental Assessment Program. He has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Master of Environmental Studies.
Amy Waterman
Amy Waterman is the Phase I Municipal Permit Writer for the Department of Ecology, working with technical and permit teams to write the Phase I Permit. She has been a water resource professional for over 20 years in non-profit, government, and consulting sectors, with a focus on stormwater management, wetland protection, and watershed management on the East and West coasts. Amy’s stormwater career has included stormwater grant management, bioretention soil research, urban green stormwater policy, rain garden installation, and public/private partnerships. She has a master’s degree in Natural Resource Management from Cornell University.
Workshop 4: Education and Outreach Workshop – Surveys as a Tool
To help face the challenge of measuring behavior change, we are going to dig deep into the art of surveying. We will start from the beginning, identifying goals, reviewing survey options, and considerations for producing the best questions to get you the information you need. This is a hands-on workshop to help you develop your best survey. We will be reviewing sample surveys before moving on to create your own. Please come with an idea for a survey you’d like to create, or one you’re currently using that you’d like feedback on. We will wrap up the work with how best to fit it into your behavior change evaluation plan. We hope you will walk away with a well-thought-out survey of your own to use. Objectives to provide participants with: -An understanding of how to ask good questions (whether used on a survey, an interview, in a focus group, etc.) and key considerations when surveying audiences. – A purpose statement and draft survey of their own. – Templates that will enable participants to develop an outline of their evaluation plan.
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Presenters –
Kathryn Owen
Kathryn Owen is the principal of Kathryn Owen Consulting LLC, an education research and evaluation consulting firm. She founded the Audience Research department at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, and currently conducts research and evaluation projects for museums, zoos/aquariums, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations, with a focus on environmental education, animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and sustainable behavior change. She co-founded the Audience Research track within the University of Washington’s Museology Graduate program and served as an instructor and advisor in that program for over a decade, training graduate students to conduct evaluations in informal learning environments. Kathryn holds a BA in Sociology and an MEd in adult learning. She has presented on her work nationally and internationally and is active in many professional associations, including the American Evaluation Association (AEA), Visitor Studies Association (VSA), and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Cammy Mills
Cammy Mills has been working as a practitioner of social marketing in the Puget Sound region since 2005. An Education and Outreach Coordinator for Kitsap County Public Works Stormwater Division, Ms. Mills has worked on small-scale and large-scale social marketing projects in the environmental field. Ms. Mills has a Master of Environmental Studies from Evergreen State College and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Washington State University and is a board member for the Pacific Northwest Social Marketing Association. She has spoken about audience research, evaluation, and social marketing at MuniCon, SPARKS Social Marketing Conference, Salish Sea Conference, and the USF Social Marketing Conference.
Workshop 5A: Facility inspection, Private/Public
Join this two-hour, hands-on workshop designed to strengthen your stormwater inspection skills. Through a presentation & guided fieldwork, participants will learn how to identify maintenance needs, assess system performance, and apply standardized inspection procedures that align with local regulations.
Workshop leaders will walk participants through real-world inspection scenarios, offer tips for communicating findings with property owners and municipal staff, and explore the intersection between compliance, functionality, and aesthetics in stormwater infrastructure. Whether you’re new to inspections or looking to refine your approach, this session is geared toward practical application in the field.
What participants will learn and do:
- Conduct inspections of stormwater facilities to assess maintenance needs and regulatory compliance
- Learn about the Washington State Department of Ecology rules guiding stormwater inspection requirements
- Apply inspection checklists for private and public systems, including vaults, ponds, swales, and other stormwater infrastructure
- Identify key indicators of system performance, such as sediment buildup, vegetation health, and common issues found
- Discuss common challenges in enforcing maintenance and strategies for effective communication with property owners
- Learn how to work with stormwater contractors and property owners for practical solutions
- Gather contractor perspectives on how inspection reports are used in the field, and identify what makes the information practical, efficient, and actionable for maintenance planning.
Note: The workshop includes an outdoor site visit approximately 5 minutes from the conference center. . Please dress for the weather.
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Presenters –
Aaron Gibson
Aaron Gibson has over 20 years of experience in the environmental field, with the last decade spent in leadership roles as Principal-in-Charge of Environmental Services at two engineering firms. In 2024, he founded his own company, “ERSM” (Ecological Restoration & Stormwater Management LLC), specializing in stormwater management, ecological restoration, and environmental permitting. Aaron launched the stormwater department at Olson Engineering in 2017, where he worked closely with regulators, contributed to stormwater manual updates, and helped develop a bioretention maintenance program for Clark County, WA. His career has been dedicated to stormwater compliance, and he continues to bring deep expertise and hands-on knowledge to every project.
Brian Monnin
Brian Monnin is a graduate of Portland State University, receiving a BA in Environmental Science Restoration and Management. Brian has 8 years of experience managing NPDES Permits. Previously, Brian managed the Water Quality Coordinator with the City of Oregon City, managing the City’s Phase I NPDES Permit, and was responsible for creating and managing the Private Stormwater Facility Inspection Program. Currently, he works as the Stormwater Permit Coordinator for the City of Camas and manages all components of the City’s NPDES Phase II Permit, including the Public and Private Stormwater Facility Maintenance Program. Brian has assisted with presenting the Vegetated Stormwater Facilities Maintenance course at the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College.
Rebecca Casey
Rebecca Casey is an Environmental Analyst in the Wastewater Department of the City of Spokane. Her background is in analytical chemistry and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing and environmental health and safety in pharmaceutical research laboratories.
Workshop 5B: Get into the Weeds! Adaptive Management of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Facilities
Attend this two-hour hands-on workshop that shares some of the long-term green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) maintenance signs and signals to understand and increase site function, long-term health, and visual appeal. Instructors will lead participants through interactive maintenance checklist examples, discuss adaptive management for Green Stormwater facilities, and challenges and opportunities in GSI workforce development. The workshop hosts co-developed the Western WA GSI Curriculum with the GSI Workforce Collaborative as a resource for municipalities and organizations to use in their programs. What participants will learn and do:
- Observe how a GSI system is maintained for function and visual appeal
- Perform adaptive management of green infrastructure BMPs, including erosion control, sedimentation, and plant health
- Demonstrate incorporating curriculum topics into hands-on training for public works staff
- Showcase the Western WA GSI Curriculum and adaptations for Eastern Washington.
Note: The workshop field site is a 16-minute walk from the conference center. Tools and gloves will be provided.
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Presenters –
Cari Simson
Cari Simson founded Urban Systems Design LLC (USD) in 2009. USD provides collaborative, whole systems approaches to improving public engagement outcomes for wastewater and stormwater planning, workforce development, project delivery, and GSI curriculum development. Cari also founded the River Access Paddle Program on the Duwamish River and is co-producer of the Invisible Histories podcast.
Roseann Barnhill
Roseann Barnhill is a founding partner of Dirt Corps and an experienced restoration and GSI design/build contractor. She has managed and consulted on private and public sites for 20 years in the Pacific Northwest. Through her efforts in natural area work, Roseann became increasingly drawn to Green Stormwater Infrastructure solutions as a watershed strategy. For the last 10 years, she has been a GSI subject matter expert and contractor with a focus on industrial and public large roof retrofits as well as community-centered ROW swales and rain gardens. She is a co-author of the Western Washington GSI curriculum.
Melissa Buckingham
Melissa Buckingham is a seasoned environmental professional with over two decades of experience at Pierce Conservation District. Her expertise spans stormwater management, restoration ecology, environmental science, and the development and management of impactful programs and projects. As the Program Director for both Water Quality and Climate Resiliency, Melissa brings a strategic and community-centered approach to delivering high-quality initiatives that benefit public partners and private landowners alike. Her passion lies in connecting people to the natural world through hands-on, action-driven projects that foster environmental stewardship and resilience
