Stormwater is an ever growing discipline as we discover new and better ways to treat and control stormwater runoff. With the development and installation of new Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) across Tennessee, the need and opportunity has arisen for growing a set of professionals who are able to both inspect and maintain these SCMs. The TN Dept of Environment and Conservation has partnered with the University of TN to establish the TN Stormwater Management Training program. Each year the program offers classes around the state to help train this new SCM workforce. Through the engaging teaching of Dr. Jon Hathaway, P.E., University of Tennessee, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Bill Lord, University of Tennessee, Water Resources Research Center, attendees learn the necessary skills for SCM management. Additionally, the City of Chattanooga’s stormwater ordinance requires all SCM inspectors to be certified (Sec. 31-314). Part of this certification is successful completion of the State’s SCM Training course. All inspectors who sign a quarterly inspection form must include their certification number from this SCM Training course. The next opportunity for training will be… February 18-19, 2020 Development Resource Center 1250 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Professional Opportunities in Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are being installed across the state of Tennessee to control flooding and water pollution • SCMs must be designed, installed, and regularly inspected and maintained to meet local, state, and federal regulations • SCMs should be designed by Professional Engineers or Registered Landscape Architects • SCMs should be installed by licensed contractors • SCMs should be inspected quarterly by a trained and certified professional landscaper, engineer or SCM maintenance contractor • SCMs should be maintained by trained landscapers or SCM maintenance contractors • SCM maintenance offers opportunity for landscape contractors to diversify their business model • SCM maintenance is a value added service that requires knowledge of stormwater regulations and an understanding of the unique functions of SCMs to control flooding and water pollution More information, class schedules, and online registration at: http://tnpermanentstormwater.org/class1.asp Additional information on the City of Chattanooga’s requirements at: www.chattanooga.gov/waterquality