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SEEP Accomplishments
(June 2010):
Reached main goal
Goal: Increase awareness, knowledge, competency and consistency with
regard to Stormwater and Erosion-Sediment Control practices throughout all
levels of involvement in the regulatory, development, design, contractor and
landscaping communities.
Obtained objectives
Objectives outlined included:
1.
Establish a training program for contractors, regulators, excavators,
developers, and responsible persons for the five
northern counties of Idaho.
2. Develop
a network of competent local trainers to provide consistent and continuous
training.
3. Develop
a certification process to verify successful completion of the training.
Trained 359
individuals
Certified 329
participants
Established a training cadre:
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Provided Train-the-Trainer course (2)
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22 individuals completed Train-the-Trainer and
Basic SEEP training
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10 active trainers in 2010
SEEP membership
encompasses 5 north Idaho counties
Maintained SEEP for 5
years, 2 months
Conduct monthly
meetings
Received funding from
numerous sources including federal, state, local and private contributions
Non-profit status
under Panhandle Area Council (PAC)
Created a lasting modifiable training program
Basic SEEP Course:
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Powerpoint presentation (updated annually)
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Technical handbook (updated annually)
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Hands-on BMP installation and inspection
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Certification exam (updated annually)
Modified training
program:
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Created stand alone field day option
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Developed Montana specific course
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Ready to finalized stream bank
stabilization/riparian module
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Completed development of SEEP Advanced Course
Partnerships
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Recognized by EPA
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Helped fulfill MS4 needs of others, City of Coeur
d'Alene, City of Post Falls, Lakes Highway District, Post Falls Highway
District, Idaho Department of Transportation
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Included in CD'A Lake Management Plan
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Promoted Call 811 through partnership with
TransCanada
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Frequent articles in NIBCA newsletter/presentation
at meetings
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Website created and maintained through Panhandle
Lakes RC&D
Contacted
to help develop programs, Flathead, MS4's
Increased
awareness of erosion issues
Established by-laws
Created a
Field Manual
Printed a
Field Manual
Training
Aids Jeopardy
PSA and
Commercials
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