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Vegetated Stormwater Facilities


  • Clackamas Community College Portland, Oregon 97228 (map)

Vegetated Stormwater Facilities
You may choose to participate in only the lecture, only the site evaluation,
or both days – depending on your needs.

Lecture: Wednesday, January. 25, 2023
               8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
               Environmental Learning Center at CCC
Site Evaluation & Practice: Thurs, Jan. 26, 2023
               9 a.m. – noon ~ or ~ 1 – 4 p.m.
               Clackamas Community College Campus (Oregon City)
Professional Credits, and Pricing: https://tinyurl.com/yc6ruxp4
Registration

Details: This workshop will provide an overview of vegetated stormwater facilities (bioswales, raingardens, etc.): how they function, management considerations, and strategies for long-term viability. Participants will learn about regulatory requirements, such as record-keeping and inspections, and learn how to evaluate and properly maintain the plants and other system components. The intended audience includes landscapers, regulatory inspectors and public works/stormwater maintenance personnel. The field portion of class includes practice inspecting a facility, identifying problems, record-keeping and communication with the customer. You may choose to take both the lecture and on-site practice, or one or the other, depending on your needs.

Instructors
: (read their full bios: HERE)
        Gail Shaloum, Technical Services Coordinator for Clackamas Water Environment Services
        Todd Blossom, Owner and operator of Blossom Landscaping Company, with 10 years’ experience  maintaining the City of Portland’s stormwater management facilities
        Rob Livingston, Technical Services Specialist in the Watershed Protection Division at Clackamas   Water Environment Services


For detailed information and registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegetated-stormwater-facilities-tickets-453045881427


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Later Event: February 3
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