August-October Events
IECA Virtual Connection: Erosion Control and Stormwater Innovation 2.0 | August 5th, 12th, and 19th | FREE for Member/ $75 Non-member
Hosted by IECA Region One, join us for the August IECA Virtual Connection: Erosion Control and Stormwater Innovation 2.0 from the comfort of your home or office. This event offers 3 - one hour live webinars, with on-demand recordings if you miss a live presentation. This event is free to members and paid for nonmembers.
https://ehub.ieca.org/products/live-event-ieca-virtual-connection-erosion-control-and-stormwater-innovation-20
Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP) Webinar Series
Virtual Ohio Stormwater Conference | August 26-28 | $150 ($195 after Agust 15, 2020)
This premier event will provide updates on environmental issues, new technologies, regulatory information and pollution prevention. The 2020 Ohio Stormwater Conference is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and knowledge in a virtual setting with other colleagues.
https://ohstormwaterconference.com/ StormCon Direct | September 9-10 | $50 per person
StormCon will be a 2-day conference and exhibition held 100% online. This multi-faceted virtual event experience will feature leaders in the stormwater industry leading webinars, panel discussions and chat forums to exchange information and share ideas. The exhibit floor will feature interactive opportunities to meet one-on-one with vendors from around the country to network and explore new products and solutions.
https://www.stormcon.com/stormcon/375627
Ohio EPA Compliance Assistance Conference | September 21st | FREE
There’s no need to travel – sit back, relax and enjoy a front row seat while we bring the experts to you. Although our methods may have changed, Ohio EPA remains committed to assisting businesses, communities and environmental professionals with their environmental compliance needs. Our FREE 2020 Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference will provide daily interactive sessions focused on compliance with air, waste, and water regulations, strategically and conveniently spaced over three consecutive weeks.
This year’s virtual conference pricing is a great deal for anyone who does invasive species management, research, policy, or outreach and education who are looking for an affordable professional development opportunity. The conference agenda will include at least 18 sessions at 90 minutes each, 3 Keynote presentations, and several virtual networking opportunities. 2020 Virtual Conference pricing is more than 30% off our regular in-person conference. The registration fee this year includes access to all recorded conference presentations for up to 1 year after the event. CEC/CEU credits will be applied for ISA, SAF, and some states’ Pesticide Applicator Credits.
https://naisma.org/conferences/
2020 Summit on Sustainability | October 15-16
The Summit on Sustainability is MORPC’s signature environmental conference, bringing together hundreds of community leaders to explore and share sustainable ideas and solutions, and to celebrate individuals and collaborative sustainability efforts with the Regional Sustainability Awards.
Organizations with Various On-line Training Opportunities
The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Webinars | FREE through the month of April
To provide the invasive species management community with some extra resources, NAISMA is opening their webinar library to share professional development and educational content. These webinars are usually available to members only, but we’re making them free to all for the month of April.
https://www.naisma.org/about/why-naisma/
NACD Urban and Community Conservation Webinars | FREE
This webinar series, sponsored by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, features the projects and programs led by conservation districts and their collaborators, and often imparts strategies for securing funding and structuring urban conservation initiatives. Live or on-demand options available.
Ohio LTAP (Local Technical Assistance Program) | FREE
Training opportunities include webinars and eLearning modules for township, city, village, county and ODOT employees, along with consultants and other members of Ohio's transportation community.
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/LocalPrograms/LTAP/Pages/Training-Technical-Assistance.aspx
Envirocert International | Costs Vary
ECI offers Internationally recognized professional certifications which cover the regulations, design, and inspection for the construction, municipal, stormwater modeling, hydrology, and multi-sector/industrial fields. Start your certification process now and take advantage of their on-demand review courses for CESSWI, CPESC, CPSWQ, and QSM.
https://envirocertintl.org/general-principles-reviews/
Exam Update: In an effort to provide applicants with an immediate option to take exams, ECI is in the process of developing a “computer proctoring approach” which will allow applicants to take exams at their home or office. Launch date and specifics will be coming soon
https://envirocertintl.org/ CISEC (Certified Inspector of Sediment & Erosion Control) | Costs Vary
CISEC, Inc. and IECA have teamed together to develop a CISEC Inspector On-Line Training Program that emulates the existing In-Person program. Now, the nationwide CISEC Training Modules for inspectors of sediment and erosion control and storm water management are available anytime and anywhere through IECA.
https://cisecinc.org/training-exams/us-online-training-modules/
IECA | Costs Vary
The International Erosion Control Association offers many training opportunities for members and non-members. Check out their
educational tracks for industry-specific categories or the
IECA eHub for live webinars, recorded webinars, online courses and the IECA resource library, filled with white papers, state regulations and case studies.
Forester University | Costs Vary
Live and On-Demand options for earning CEU and PDH credits in stormwater, erosion control, water efficiency, construction, energy and waste management.
StormwaterONE | Costs Vary
StormwaterONE provides students with computer-based stormwater management training and credentialing related to individual stormwater permits. Check out their website for free webinars and state-specific training opportunities (paid).
https://stormwaterone.com/