Washington CSGP Permit Overview
WWA0101
Course Number: WWA0101
Type of Course: Training
Length of Course: 1.50 hours
PDH or CEU: 1.5 PDH
Cost of Course: $49.00 per Learner

Description:
Construction activity that disturbs an acre or more, or is part of a larger common plan of development, is required to apply for a Construction Stormwater General Permit. The permit is effective Jan 1, 2026 and expires Dec 31, 2030. This permit overview provides discussion on all the major requirements of the permit but is not a certification program for a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Quality Inspector (Inspector).
This overview is an important addendum to certifications you already have if you are working on projects in the State of Washington.
What You Will Learn/Learning Objectives:
This course covers the Construction Stormwater General Permit for:
- How to obtain permit coverage
- Managing a permit
- Recordkeeping and reporting
Prerequisites: None required
Who Will Benefit from this Course:
This course is a great overview for anyone wanting to learn the permit criteria for doing construction related work in Washington.
- Contractors
- Municipalities
- Engineers
- Consultants
- Vendors

Instructor Information:
Nathan Hardebeck
Stormwater Professional
CESCL, CISL, CPSWQ, CPISM, PSCIC, MT SWPPP Admin
Nathan has nearly 25 years of experience in the environmental and stormwater consulting field with an emphasis on best management practices (BMPs), services and management related to industrial, construction, municipal and commercial stormwater programs.
Other Courses to Consider
To become certified as an inspector please visit the CESCL-WA Certification:
Construction Stormwater
Washington Inspector Certifications:
WA CESCL - WWA0100
Industrial Stormwater
Certified Industrial Stormwater Lead (CISL-WA)
Resources
Included with Registration
Access to the Course Resource Library
Curated document, resources, templates and more specific to your Certification and day-to-day operations of the job.
You can browse the resource library below but wont have access to the content until you are registered for the certification.
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ESC BMP Pocket Guide
This BMP pocket guide will assist you in making informed decisions when selecting BMPs that provide the best erosion and sediment control (ESC) for your project. Printed on waterproof paper, and spiral bound, it is a sturdy, easy to use, go-to tool for the jobsite. If you manage erosion and sediment control, you need the BMP Pocket Guide. It is the size of a cell phone and fits in your back pocket.
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Learners are required to contact CWT Training Academy as soon as possible with any changes to registration (e.g. revised or corrected email, mailing address, phone number, etc.) to ensure the information on the Certification records are correct.
Refunds will not be provided for any missed or incomplete on-demand course. In the case of an emergency which prevents the Learner from starting or finishing the course during the allotted time frame, please contact CWT Training Academy to discuss options.





