NYSDEC Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training
Under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Stormwater Permit GP-0-15-002, all developers, contractors, and subcontractors must identify at least one trained individual* from their company that will be responsible for implementation of the SWPPP, and have at least one trained individual on site on a daily basis when soil disturbance activities are being performed. In addition, developers must have a qualified inspector* conduct regular site inspections in accordance with GP-0-15-002.
*Qualified inspectors and trained individuals must have 4 hours of training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control endorsed by NYS DEC, SWCD, or CPESC Inc. (Training is valid for 3 years.) Training is not required for CPESC, RLA, and PE certified persons.
LOCATION:
Kermit W. Graff Cornell Cooperative Extension Building
423 Griffing Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
COST: $100 per person, NON – REFUNDABLE NO WALK-INS
Includes; Refreshments, Training Materials, a Completion Certificate & Certified ID Card.
PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED; payment and trainee application must be received 48 hours prior to the training. Only Checks or Money Orders payable to Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District will be accepted. Space is limited to 100 participants. An application for each trainee must be completed and returned with your pre-payment to Suffolk SWCD, 423 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901. Application should have participant’s personal address, phone number, and E-Mail address.
CHECK-IN: 9:15 A.M. Photo ID and signature required at check-in and check-out, NO EXCEPTIONS
TRAINING: Training begins at 10:00 AM; if you are late you cannot be trained. There will be one break. You must be present for the entire training and wait to receive a new, individually numbered Certification Card and Completion Certificate.
Please contact the Suffolk County SWCD for more information: (631) 852-3285
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During the 1930s, the Midwest experienced an environmental disaster known as the Dust Bowl. Due to a long drought and lack of a cover crop, topsoil from farmland was eroded by wind and lifted into huge dust clouds, which traveled thousands of miles. This event prompted Congress to pass legislation declaring soil and water conservation a national priority. In 1937, President Roosevelt requested that all states provide the opportunity for local governments to establish Soil and Water Conservation Districts stating that their responsibilities would be to assist in the prevention of soil erosion and flood control. In 1940, New York State adopted the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law and consequently, in 1964 Suffolk County Legislators declared the county, a Soil and Water Conservation District.
As such, resolution 245-1964 established the Soil and Water Conservation District in accordance with the provisions of the Soil and Water Conservation District Law of New York, Chapter 727, Laws of 1940. The law directs Districts to conserve soil and water resources, control sediment and erosion, reduce floodwater, preserve natural resources, assist in the drainage and irrigation of agricultural lands, preserve wildlife and protect public lands. In 1975 the State passed an amendment to the Law, which requires the District to develop a conservation plan for all farms over twenty-five acres. Another amendment in 1989 was added directing Districts to improve water quality and to control and abate nonpoint source pollution.
A Board of Directors, whose members are appointed by the County Legislature, governs the District. The type of member and the length of term are dictated in the Soil and Water Conservation District Law. District Directors decide activities of the District and are responsible for its operational management.