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
