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SWPPP Radio

WGR Southwest, Inc.

SWPPP Radio is a presentation of WGR Southwest, Inc., and is designed to provide another form of high-quality storm water training, featuring informative studio interviews and in-the-field discussions with industry experts.

  1. Season 2, Episode 12 - SWPPP Radio and the Storm Water World Podcast Together

    01/10/2025

    Season 2, Episode 12 - SWPPP Radio and the Storm Water World Podcast Together

    For this SWPPP Radio podcast we are re-airing a program in which the hosts of two national storm water podcasts joined up to present a 2024 Storm Water Awareness Week workshop as a combined podcast that highlighted how technology is impacting the storm water industry. Ty Garmon, the host of the Stormwater World Podcast, and John and Matt of SWPPP Radio invited guests to their combined podcast to address how technology is used for storm water modeling, monitoring, inspections and even with writing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. We also reviewed an experiment that we did to see how well AI is currently able to create a compliant construction SWPPP. ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    1h 2m

  2. 11/23/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 11 – Who needs training?

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) wrap up their coverage of the Foundational Training topics by talking about how a delegated inspector could become a QSP. This and other training topics discussed in this episode include: How to become a QSP or QSD Spill response for assigned personnel to handle spills and leaks Trained personnel for BMP implementation need to be available at the site Some TMDL scenarios may require additional training Active and passive treatment implementation requires specific training Make sure all of these individuals are listed in the most recent SWPPP amendment ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    24 min
  3. Season 2, Episode 9 – Things you need to know before going on a construction site

    11/09/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 9 – Things you need to know before going on a construction site

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) discuss what a delegated inspector needs to know before performing an inspection at a project site. These very important safety topics include: Understand the site access and parking restrictions PPE (hard hat, safety vest, rain gear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, work boots, mud boots, gloves) Location of the job trailer and/or project superintendent and site check in procedures Emergency contacts Safety around heavy equipment Excavation and confined space safety Location of environmentally sensitive areas Emergency alarms or rally points Have a copy of the SWPPP and SWPPP maps in your possession. ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    32 min
  4. Season 2, Episode 8 – Important Information to Find in the SWPPP

    11/02/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 8 – Important Information to Find in the SWPPP

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) move on with the required content of Foundational Training with this episode to discuss important information contained in the SWPPP including: Project location, more than just the address … Identify the project schedule and sequencing Identify the players and verify they are still the correct contacts Identify the BMPs shown on the SWPPP maps and in the SWPPP narrative ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    29 min
  5. Season 2, Episode 7 – Documentation and Reporting

    10/19/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 7 – Documentation and Reporting

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) continue with the required content of Foundational Training with this episode which covers documentation and reporting, specifically with the Water Board's SMARTS online tool. Topics include: Types of Reports on SMARTS: Ad Hoc data reports on SMARTS Annual reports on SMARTS The new data log Excel Spreadsheet. When the annual report is due (at NOT or September 1, whichever comes first) Who is responsible for populating and certifying the Ad Hoc and Annual Reports. How to access SMARTS to check on the status of a project. ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    30 min
  6. Season 2, Episode 6 – Documentation and Reporting

    10/19/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 6 – Documentation and Reporting

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) move on with the required content of Foundational Training with this episode which covers documentation and reporting including: Types of field documents: Inspection reports Weather forecasts Corrective action logs Instrument calibration records Field analytical data and NAL and NEL exceedances Non-storm water (authorized and un-authorized) discharge documentation Is documentation paper or electronic and how will document retention work? How to make documentation readily available for regulatory inspectors Triggers for change or a more in-depth review by the QSP and/or QSD: When what is on the SWPPP map does not resemble the physical site either in site features or BMP configurations. New discharge locations are observed The occurrence of a NAL or NEL exceedance Persistent non-compliance with the CGP requirements How to communicate items needing to be updated in the SWPPP to the QSP and/or QSD ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    24 min
  7. Season 2, Episode 5 – Weather Forecasts

    10/12/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 5 – Weather Forecasts

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) move on with the required content of Foundational Training with this episode which covers weather forecasts including: Definition of forecast terms: Probability of precipitation (PoP) Quantitative precipitation forecast (QPF) Precipitation event Qualifying precipitation event (QPE) - Qualifying precipitation event is any weather pattern that is forecast to have a 50 percent or greater Probability of Precipitation (PoP) and a Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) of 0.5 inches or more within a 24-hour period. The event begins with the 24-hour period when 0.5 inches has been forecast and continues on subsequent 24-hour periods when 0.25 inches of precipitation or more is forecast. Explain how forecast information is used with the context of the 2022 CGP to determine a QPE When to check forecasts How to navigate the National Weather Service website (click here for weather forecasts) How to document the forecasts within the inspection records The (demoted) role of the rain gauge ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/

    35 min
  8. Season 2, Episode 4 – Roles and Responsibilities Part 3

    10/05/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Season 2, Episode 4 – Roles and Responsibilities Part 3

    SWPPP Radio host Matt Lewis (QSP) and John Teravskis (QSP/QSD, Trainer of Record) continue on with the required content of Foundational Training with this episode which covers Roles and Responsibilities including: Construction Site Monitoring Program (as identified in the SWPPP) Inspection protocols (the when, what, who, where, and how's of inspections required by the CGP): Weekly inspections Authorized and unauthorized discharges Pre-event inspections and weather forecasts (click here for weather forecasts) Changes in site conditions (phases of work and periods of inactivity) BMP failures Corrective actions Municipal and regulatory site visits ERTEC Environmental Systems is the proud sponsor of Season 2 of SWPPP Radio. Matt and John recommend that you contact the knowledgeable staff at ERTEC to talk about cost effective and innovative techniques for controlling erosion and sediment at your jobsite. Check out their website and products at https://ertecsystems.com/ .

    43 min
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SWPPP Radio is a presentation of WGR Southwest, Inc., and is designed to provide another form of high-quality storm water training, featuring informative studio interviews and in-the-field discussions with industry experts.

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  • Creator
    WGR Southwest, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Provider
    WGR Southwest, Inc.