7:00

Registration & Continental Breakfast
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8:00

Welcome
   Josh Baldi, Special Assistant to the Director, Washington Dept. of Ecology

Session.1. 8:15-
9:30

A Stormwater Policy Update
A review of federal and state policy developments as they relate to construction and industrial permits. Some of these new and impending changes will have dramatic implications for regulated parties.

Moderator: Scott Woerman, Landau Associates
Speakers:
- Dick Heatherington, EPA Region 10
  [Heatherington Handout] 
- Jeff Killelea, Washington Dept. of Ecology

Session.2. 9:35 

Enforcement and its Impact on the Regulatory Environment
Third-party "citizen" lawsuits filed under the Clean Water Act are changing the stormwater enforcement landscape. Is this "wild card" in the system simply helping enforcement agencies do their job? Hear from a leading proponent, along with a government perspective.
 
Moderator: Robert Grott, NEBC
Speakers:
- Bob Beckman, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
- Ron Lavigne, Washington Attorney General's Office

10:25

Networking Break
 

Session.3.
11:10

Track 3A - Stormwater Management Basics
An overview of the fundamental elements of proper stormwater management, including the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), site management, treatment systems, and ongoing operations.

Moderator: Matt Moulton, Cleanway Environmental Partners
Speakers:
- Kevin Burrell, ECOSS
- Steve Fowler, Terraqueous Group
- Lee Holder, Golder Associates

Track 3B - Avoiding & Responding to Third-Party Lawsuits
Seasoned advice on how to avoid third-party actions by keeping your house in order and adopting a pro-active management approach. Plus, how to respond once "the letter" comes.

Speakers:
- Neil Alongi, Maul Foster Alongi
- Lori Terry Gregory, Foster Pepper, PLLC
- Jeff Kray, Marten Law Group

12:25

Luncheon & Presentation
Where is Stormwater Regulation Headed? A look at the history and trajectory of stormwater regulation in Washington.

Speaker: Nathan Graves, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Session.4.
1:55 

Track 4A - The Foundation: Managing Turbidity & pH
A discussion covering the fundamental elements of stormwater management, including operational BMPs, such as high-efficiency sweeping, as well as treatment BMPs to control turbidity and pH in stormwater discharge. 

Moderator: Ole Mikkelson, Sequoia Scientific
Speakers:
- Nathan Hardebeck, Clean Water Technologies
- Roger Sutherland, Pacific Water Resources
- Jason Ziemer, Clear Creek Systems

Track 4B - Doing the SWPPP Right
Proper implementation of your SWPPP requires the right approach, good record keeping, and a trained team. This session will discuss the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities - and when you may need outside help.

Moderator: Carl Menconi, Environmental Project Consulting LLC
Speakers:
- Jim Berger, Port Blakely Communities
- Andy Marshall, AP Marshall and Associates
- Russell Post, Tacoma Public Utilities

3:10

Networking Break
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Session.5.
3:45

Track 5A - Advanced Treatment Challenges
A case study examination of successful treatment approaches surrounding heavy metals and other complex contaminants. Presentations on engineering, decision-making, and technology options will attempt to "demystify" the start-to-finish process of selecting and implementing successful treatment solutions.

Moderator: Jim Mothersbaugh, WaterTectonics
Speakers:
- Tom Atkins, Parametrix
- Daniel Scarpine, Aquarius Environmental
- Karl Yost, Granite Construction Company

Track 5B - Chasing the Benchmarks: Business Decisions & BMPs
Industrial facility owners describe source control, structural, and treatment BMPs they have implemented. They also discuss their decisions to invest, and how these investments benefited their businesses.

Moderator: Cal Noling, StormwaterRx, LLC
Speakers:
- Phil Riise, Seaview Boatyard & Yacht Service
- Gary Watters, PND Engineers
- Greg Will, Calbag Metals Company

5:00-
6:30

Cocktail Reception