ESC BMP Interactive Workshop

These workshops are conducted outdoors in a safe location with ample parking.

Location. Location. Location!

Ideal sites include a slope, stockpile or hill with exposed and erodible soil. The area needs to be large enough to have the Learners comfortable standing around a display of BMPs.

What can Learners expect to discuss during the event?

Erosion Management

Application of BMPs

Installation Considerations

Hands on Experience

Installed BMPs are tested against a manufactured "rainstorm" created by an eductor truck, water truck or some other means of water application to see how well they perform.

Field Site Criteria

Below is a description of the desired elements for a field location. These characteristics should be adhered to as closely as possible for a site to be viable for such a course.

Field Site Logistic and Considerations

Prior to class:

A place to receive and store BMP shipments for the course, and either a forklift or several staff members to unload
Ability to transport stored BMPs to the field site (if not delivered directly to that location)
Host may want to have canopies (weather dependent) and seating installed onsite one day prior
Earth will need to be scraped and shaped to allow for install of ESC BMPs and create erodible soil
Procurement of equipment to manufacture a "rainstorm" (ex. eductor or water truck)
Access to water supply for manufactured "rainstorm" or hydroseed applications
Orient training area based on wind and sunlight
Tools (see Tools list below)
Designate a location and means of disposal of used BMPs when class is completed
Portable toilets, if not already available

Day of and During Class:

On the day of the class, CWT will need access to the field site to set up at least 1-1.5 hours prior to class start time
Depending on class size & logistics, a host staff member may need to assist with timekeeping

Post Class:

Assistance with clean up and disposal of used BMPs
Regrading the site, if needed

Tools List

(estimated for max 40 people)

> 20 spade shovels

> 10 picks

> 4 box cutter knives

> 15 mallets

> 2-3 t-post drivers if possible

> bailing wire or large zip ties

> several large garbage bags

> gloves and ear plugs

> rope that can be cut to tie down sandbags and wattles

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