Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE) training for MS4 permitting - Virtual Classroom

Date: 4/6/2023 9:00 AM - 4/6/2023 11:00 AM

Location: Virtual


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Capacity:

68/105



Overview

Course Description:

 This training focuses on best practices for Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE) as part of municipal stormwater programs.  IDDE is required for permittees under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in Massachusetts.  This training focuses on IDDE activities required this year, including those for new permittees, and best practices for IDDE program implementation. This webinar will fulfill the annual MS4 requirement for IDDE training.   

Target Audience:

Massachusetts municipalities and their supporting agencies that fall under the MS4 permitting annual training requirements.

ATTENTION: Please use the link that will be provided in your registration confirmation email to register with Zoom for the virtual class. 

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact Caitlin Rachmaciej at crachmaciej@umass.edu or 413-230-9517 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Richard Town of Chelmsford
Christopher City of Chelsea
Rachel Town of Wrentham
Debra MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
Thomas Town of Medway DPW
Jimmy Town of Grafton
Laura City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Tom Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Leonard City of Woburn
Brian Town of Groton DPW
Luis City of Chelsea
Connor Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Chad Town of Medway DPW
Stephane Town of Concord
Shawn City of Leominster
Peter Town of Medway DPW
Joseph Town of Concord
Nathan City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Stephen Town of Concord
Sam Town of Brookline
Nicholas Town of Norwood
Cate City of Chelsea
Peter Town of Oxford
Dena Town of Wilbraham
Chase Town of Grafton
John Town of Concord
Dave Town of Wellesley DPW
Paul Town of Uxbridge
James Town of Brewster DPW
Eduardo City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Tim Town of Longmeadow DPW
Jeffrey Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Nolan Town of Medway DPW
David Town of Medway DPW
Doug City of Northampton
Ashley City of Marlborough
Jorman City of Chelsea
Cornelius Town of Medway DPW
Brian Town of Norwood
Kyle Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Chike City of Brockton
Jonathan City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Alex City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Justin Town of Concord
Carol Town of Dunstable
Maria Town of Brookline
Griffin Town of Brewster DPW
William Town of Medway DPW
Zehra University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass)
Alyssa Town of Merrimac
Erik Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Matt Town of Winchester
Nick Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Paul Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Chris Town of Barnstable DPW
Diane City of Cambridge DPW
Emily Town of Brewster DPW
Greg Town of Easton
Mark
Amber Town of Barnstable DPW
Mark City of Quincy
Richard Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Salomon Town of Concord DPW- Engineering Division
Corey Town of Acton
Instructors
  • Anne Bastoni
    Project Manager at VHB

    Annie Bastoni is a Project Manager with VHB’s Water Resources Group focused on providing clients with innovative solutions to complying with stormwater regulations and other challenges. Annie supports many clients, including municipalities and state agencies, in IDDE program building and compliance. She has extensive experience in project management; stormwater management design, construction, and maintenance; and the application of GIS technology. Previously, Annie managed the statewide stormwater program for MassDOT.

  • Nate Pacheco
    at VHB
    Nate Pacheco is a Water Resources Specialist on VHB's Water Resources Team. His experience includes water quality modeling, water quality monitoring and sampling techniques, stormwater management system design, NPDES and MS4 Permit compliance and support, geoprocessing tool development, and database design and management. Nate is well versed in GIS, Python, SQL, FME and various geospatial models/tools, which he uses to support MS4 compliance work. Nate has extensive experience performing MS4 compliance field work including water quality sampling, catchment investigations, stormwater BMP inspections, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan inspections.