Date: May 20th, 2025
Location: Washington State Municipal Stormwater Conference, Vancouver, WA

Get ready for hands-on learning at MuniCon 2025 with two practical and engaging workshops designed to boost your stormwater inspection and green infrastructure management skills. Whether you’re new to stormwater facilities or looking to refine your techniques, these workshops will provide valuable knowledge and real-world experience you can apply directly to your work.

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Private/Public Facility Inspection

Strengthen your stormwater inspection skills in this hands-on workshop! Over two hours, you’ll learn how to identify maintenance needs, assess system performance, and apply standardized inspection procedures in line with local regulations. Our expert instructors will guide you through real-world inspection scenarios and offer tips for communicating findings effectively with property owners and municipal staff.

Workshop Highlights:

• Conduct inspections of stormwater facilities, assessing maintenance needs and regulatory compliance

• Learn about the Washington State Department of Ecology rules for stormwater inspections

• Use inspection checklists for various systems like vaults, ponds, swales, and other stormwater infrastructure

• Identify key performance indicators, including sediment buildup and vegetation health

• Discuss challenges in enforcing maintenance and strategies for clear communication with property owners

• Understand how to collaborate with stormwater contractors to develop actionable solutions for system maintenance

Note: This session includes an outdoor site visit (about five minutes from the conference center). Please dress appropriately for the weather.

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Get into the Weeds! Adaptive Management of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Facilities

Explore the ins and outs of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) maintenance in this interactive, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn to identify key maintenance signals and take practical steps to increase GSI site function, health, and visual appeal. Our expert instructors will guide you through maintenance checklists and discuss how adaptive management practices can keep GSI facilities performing optimally over the long term.

Workshop Highlights:

• Observe and perform maintenance tasks to enhance the function and appearance of GSI systems

• Address challenges like erosion control, sedimentation, and plant health in GSI facilities

• Use the Western WA GSI Curriculum to enhance training for public works staff

• Discuss workforce development opportunities for GSI and how to integrate these into municipal programs

Note: This session includes a field visit (a 16-minute walk from the conference center). Tools and gloves will be provided. Please dress for the weather.

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Don’t miss these practical workshops at MuniCon 2025! Whether you’re looking to improve your stormwater inspections or enhance your GSI management skills, these sessions will provide you with valuable tools and insights to take your stormwater programs to the next level. Register today and get ready to dive into the details of stormwater facility management!