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Stormwater Management

Build resilient infrastructure with advanced stormwater design, retrofitting strategies, and regulatory insight.
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April 19 – 23, 2027
Fee:
Member Rate - $2,050.00
Duration:
5 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the purpose and importance of stormwater management 
  • Explore various stormwater management alternatives 
  • Apply design principles and navigate phases of stormwater system completion 
  • Assess and implement retrofits for existing stormwater facilities 
  • Navigate the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process 
  • Maintain and monitor stormwater ponds effectively 
  • Model Low Impact Development (LID) strategies 

Course Description

Dive into the dynamic world of stormwater management with this comprehensive, hands-on course. Designed for professionals who shape our communities, this five-day in-person experience covers everything from foundational concepts to design and maintenance strategies. 

Led by seasoned experts, you’ll gain practical insights into retrofitting facilities, managing stormwater ponds, and applying low-impact development techniques. A field trip adds real-world context, making this course both engaging and essential for anyone involved in municipal infrastructure. 

Course Details

  • Civil Engineers 
  • Technicians and Technologists 
  • Municipal staff responsible for stormwater design, inspection, and maintenance 
  • Environmental consultants 
  • AORS’ Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • MEA’s MIT Certification Candidates 
  • Engineers seeking PEO PEAK professional development hours 
  • Why we do stormwater management 
  • Stormwater management alternatives 
  • Design principles and phases of completion 
  • Retrofits of stormwater facilities 
  • Troubleshooting stormwater systems 
  • Municipal Class EA process 
  • Stormwater pond maintenance 
  • Monitoring stormwater ponds 
  • Low Impact Development Modelling 

Prerequisite: Completion of Storm Sewer Design (TM31) or prior knowledge of hydrology. 

  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Senior level (CRS-S) 
  • MEA: Mandatory course for the MEA’s Municipal Infrastructure Certification in Buried Infrastructure 
  • OACETT: Eligible for all exam programs including technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs (Point Value: 7) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 
  • Approved by the Ministry of the Environment for wastewater operator CE training under O.Reg. 129/04 (3.5 Continuing Education Units). 

Holiday Inn Oakville (Centre) – 590 Argus Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 3J3 Canada

Don Kudo

Don has over 30 years of municipal engineering experience in the areas of design and construction, development engineering, infrastructure planning and asset management. He is actively engaged in the municipal engineering community as President Elect of the Ontario Public Works Association and Chair of the Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications Environmental Committee, along with being a Good Roads Course Director. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and a bass guitar player.

Rachel Ellerman, C.E.T., E.I.T

Rachel started her career in private consulting where she focused on water and wastewater treatment.  She has since worked in municipal government for over 15 years where her focus has been solely on stormwater and water resources.  In her current role, as the Stormwater Manager at the Town of Milton, Rachel is involved in many different areas of stormwater management including Development Engineering, Environmental Compliance and Operations. She is a graduate of Conestoga College in both Civil Engineering Technology and Environmental Engineering Applications.

Question:
Is this course suitable for beginners?

Answer:

Some prior knowledge of hydrology is recommended. Completion of Storm Sewer Design is ideal.

Question:
Will there be hands-on learning?

Answer:

Yes! The course includes a field trip and practical examples throughout.

Question:
Is this course accredited for continuing education?

Answer:

Absolutely. It qualifies for CEUs from multiple professional bodies.

Question:
Is there a test or final assignment

Answer:

Yes. There is a final exam. The passing grade is 60%.