CASFM

Stormwater Programming Lessons Learned - Lunch and Learn Series Events
2021-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 UTC
Stormwater Programming Lessons Learned with Richard Mulledy, City of Colorado Springs
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Provide an overview of the City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Program, it’s structure, and future projects/programs/initiatives.
Discuss lessons learned from the recent MS4 Permit enforcement action, federal trial, and consent decree negotiations.
Provide an overview of the City’s recently adopted consent decree structure and requirements.

Over the last 5 years, the City of Colorado Springs has drastically transformed its stormwater program. The transformation starting in 2016, with a $460 million commitment by the City to improve its program and citywide stormwater infrastructure system. This agreement commits the city to improving its stormwater program, completing a significant number of stormwater related infrastructure projects, and improving the maintenance operations of its stormwater infrastructure. At the same time, the City has been working hard to settle an enforcement action and federal lawsuit brought forward by the United States EPA, the State of Colorado, Pueblo County, and the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District for noncompliance of its MS4 permit. Finally, the City of Colorado Springs recently passed, by ballot measure, the reintroduction of a stormwater fee on developed and improved properties. The approved ballot measure reinstates the Stormwater Enterprise and provides a fee structure for the generation of revenue necessary to implement stormwater related projects, programs, and consent decree requirements.
COST: FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Colorado Springs LnL FLyer

Outreach and Training Committee Monthly Meeting
2021-04-15 11:30 - 12:30 UTC
The Outreach and Training Committee meet every third Thursday of the month at 11:30 am (MTN)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93373915046?pwd=[REDACTED]

Virtual FEMA Region 8 G-318 How to Write a Local Mitigation Plan!
2021-04-01, 2021-03-30, 2021-03-25
We are pleased to invite you to join us (virtually) for a FEMA Region 8 state-wide G-318: How to Write a Local Mitigation Plan! This training is open to any and all involved in the development of their local hazard mitigation plan, including local government officials, emergency managers, land use planners, engineers, and floodplain administrators, those involved in the development of other local plans or those who just want to learn more about hazard mitigation planning. Please forward this invitation to your local communities and anyone who may be interested!
During the training, we will hear from local communities, state representatives, and the FEMA R8 Mitigation Planning Team. We will share stories and resources to equip you with practical approaches and examples for how you can engage in and implement effective mitigation planning to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards and disasters.
The content is broken up into four modules that cover the stages of mitigation planning. Each module will have two session options, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and participants may attend the session that works best for them. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend one session from each of the four modules to complete the full course.

Module One: Creating Interdisciplinary Teams for a Successful Planning Process
Module Two: Assessing Risk and Summarizing Vulnerability

· Morning Session: Tuesday, March 23rd, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Tuesday, March 23rd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)
· Morning Session: Thursday, March 25th, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Thursday, March 25th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)

Module Three: Writing an Effective Mitigation Strategy
Module Four: Maintaining and Implementing Your Plan

· Morning Session: Tuesday, March 30th, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Tuesday, March 30th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)
· Morning Session: Thursday, April 1st, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Thursday, April 1st, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)

Click here to register on Eventbrite.
Note: When registering, you will need to register for each session separately.
If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative format of available information such as American Sign Language format, or audio format, please submit your request to: Region8AccommodationRequest@fema.dhs.gov.
*AICP, CM, and EMI credits pending. Full sessions details to follow*
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Emily Alvarez at emily.alvarez@fema.dhs.gov or (720) 292-8702

G318 Virtual Flyer

USACE Regulatory Program Workshop - Permits - Updates, Review, and Processing
2021-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, Southern Colorado Branch, will hold a virtual Regulatory Program Workshop. The details of the workshop are provided below.
Subject: Permits – Updates, Review, and Processing
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Webinar information will be provided following registration
Topics:

Introduction and Updates
Nationwide Permits
Preconstruction Notification Requirements
401 Water Quality Certification Process
Use of Colorado Stream Quantification Tool

There is no charge for the workshop. Register for the workshop by emailing SPA-RD-CO@usace.army.mil with the subject line reading “Regulatory Program Workshop” and your name, organization name, email and telephone number in the body of the message. To receive the webinar information, your email should be received by March 25, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact Kara Hellige, Chief, Southern Colorado Branch at 970-259-1604, extension 1007.

Effective Project Partnering - Lunch and Learn Series Events
2021-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Effective Project Partnering with David Skuodas & Laura Kroeger, Mile High Flood District
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Laura and Dave will share lessons learned after nearly 10 years of the Mile High Flood District using the Project Partners project delivery system. Topics will include the history of Project Partners, how it’s different than other delivery systems, and how to be an effective partner at various stages of a project.
COST: FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SPRING 2021 – lunch and learns
*Continuing Education Credit (1 hour) will be provided for each presentation*

Virtual FEMA Region 8 G-318 How to Write a Local Mitigation Plan!
2021-03-23
We are pleased to invite you to join us (virtually) for a FEMA Region 8 state-wide G-318: How to Write a Local Mitigation Plan! This training is open to any and all involved in the development of their local hazard mitigation plan, including local government officials, emergency managers, land use planners, engineers, and floodplain administrators, those involved in the development of other local plans or those who just want to learn more about hazard mitigation planning. Please forward this invitation to your local communities and anyone who may be interested!

During the training, we will hear from local communities, state representatives, and the FEMA R8 Mitigation Planning Team. We will share stories and resources to equip you with practical approaches and examples for how you can engage in and implement effective mitigation planning to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards and disasters.

The content is broken up into four modules that cover the stages of mitigation planning. Each module will have two session options, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and participants may attend the session that works best for them. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend one session from each of the four modules to complete the full course.

Module One: Creating Interdisciplinary Teams for a Successful Planning Process
Module Two: Assessing Risk and Summarizing Vulnerability

· Morning Session: Tuesday, March 23rd, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Tuesday, March 23rd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)
· Morning Session: Thursday, March 25th, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Thursday, March 25th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)

Module Three: Writing an Effective Mitigation Strategy
Module Four: Maintaining and Implementing Your Plan

· Morning Session: Tuesday, March 30th, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Tuesday, March 30th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)
· Morning Session: Thursday, April 1st, 8:30 – 11:30 am (MT)
· Afternoon Session: Thursday, April 1st, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (MT)

Click here to register on Eventbrite.
Note: When registering, you will need to register for each session separately.
If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative format of available information such as American Sign Language format, or audio format, please submit your request to: Region8AccommodationRequest@fema.dhs.gov.

*AICP, CM, and EMI credits pending. Full sessions details to follow*

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Emily Alvarez at emily.alvarez@fema.dhs.gov or (720) 292-8702

Deadline for 2021 CASFM Annual Research Grant Proposals
2021-03-01
2021 CASFM Annual Research Grant
Do You Have a Research Project that Needs Funding? As stewards of stormwater principles and practices, the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (CASFM) supports engineers, academics, friends, and colleagues in their pursuit of stormwater affiliated research. Each year, we offer a grant for stormwater-related research funding, and that money could help you! In 2021, we will be offering two $2,500 grants!
About CASFM:
CASFM is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain and stormwater management, water quality, flood hazard mitigation and flood preparedness. CASFM works to reduce the loss of human life and property from flood and storm damage while also improving the environment.
Grant Eligibility:
The grant is available to CASFM members and non-members alike. Recipients shall contribute to the fields of floodplain and stormwater management, water quality, flood hazard mitigation, or public outreach.
To Apply:
To apply for the grant, please send a research proposal to lisa.lauver@stantec.com. Proposals shall describe how the funds would be used, how the research aligns with CASFM’s mission, and who will benefit from the research. Proposals shall also be less than 500 words.
Deadline for proposals:
March 1, 2021 A winner will be selected and contacted by April 1st. To learn more about CASFM, visit casfm.org
CASFM_ResearchGrantFlyer2021

CASFM CRS Committee Meeting and Webinar
2021-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Scott Cofoid, a Technical Specialist with CRS, will be with us to share info on the new CCMP plan requirement and the changes in how elevation certificates are being reviewed. Please bring your questions.

Deadline For Disaster Relief Donations
2021-02-15
To Apply:
To apply for this donation please apply directly Here. Alternatively, you may respond to the following questions in less than 200 words and send your CASFM_DisasterReliefFlyer2021response to: John Hottenstein at john.hottenstein@matrixdesigngroup.com

How have you been impacted by flooding or wildfire-related disaster?
When and where were you impacted by flooding or wildfire-related disaster?
How will the funds be specifically used to alleviate your situation?

Deadline for proposals:
February 15, 2021
The recipient will be selected and contacted by March 7th. To learn more about CASFM, visit casfm.org

Vegetation 101 -Lunch and Learn Series Events
2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Vegetation 101 with Mary Powell, Mile High Flood District

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

What are the goals and objectives for vegetation in our projects?
What are the primary factors that influence the success or failure of vegetation establishment in our projects?
What can project engineers do to improve vegetation results in our projects?

COST: FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SPRING 2021 – lunch and learns
*Continuing Education Credit (1 hour) will be provided for each presentation*

Qualified Stormwater Manager (QSM) Training
2021-02-09 - 2021-02-10
Tuesday & Wednesday February 9-10, 2021, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Both Days)
Course Description – This two-day training program has been developed by Altitude Training Associates (ATA) to meet the knowledge and skills required to be a Qualified Stormwater Manager including implementation of the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and conducting routine inspections. The Qualified Stormwater Manager must be skilled with control measure evaluation and application to effectively implement the SWMP. Certificates of completion are provided to each student who successfully completes the program.
Prerequisite: The Qualified Stormwater Manager Certification Program is an intermediate training program. Understanding the fundamentals of Stormwater Management for Construction Activities is a prerequisite of the program, (SMEC) is encouraged.
Learning Objectives– Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be able to:
• Apply the requirements of the CSP to a construction site.
• Describe the responsibilities of the Qualified Stormwater Manager.
• Evaluate a SWMP for completeness & adequacy to facilitate implementation.
• Select adequate control measures based on site conditions and pollutants.
• Evaluate implemented control measures for proper installation, maintenance, application and adequacy for the site conditions.

Qualified Stormwater Manager (QSM) Training Flyer
Please Visit: https://stormwater.mesacounty.us/events-and-training/ to register.

Stormwater Management and Erosion Control (SMEC) Technician Training
2021-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The class is focused on the proper installation and maintenance of control measures to manage erosion and sedimentation. This entry-level, one day course has been developed for all construction site personnel engaged in stormwater management on permitted construction sites.
The program covers:
• The Stormwater Program legal requirements including permitting and erosion and sedimentation at construction sites.
• Types of Control Measures (CMs) for specific conditions to control erosion and sedimentation.
• Installing construction site CMs.
• Inspecting and maintaining construction site CMs.
Learning Objectives – Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:
• List the permit requirements under the construction stormwater program.
• Describe the impacts to water quality caused by erosion and sedimentation.
• Describe the installation and maintenance requirements for CMs used during construction.
Visit: https://stormwater.mesacounty.us/events-and-training/ to begin registration

Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Technician Training Flyer

General Meeting
2021-01-14 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Virtual

CASFM Western Slope Seminar - Lunch and Learn Series Events
2020-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Date: December 15, 2020 12:00-1:00 pm
Topic: Pre-Fire Mudflow Assessment Presented By Andrew Earles and Natalie Collar (Wright Water Engineers):
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdOuhrjkiHdOFf6bYpRj9lUsW8LOrpFV_

CASFM Western Slope Seminar - Lunch and Learn Series Events
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Date: December 2, 2020 12:00-1:00 pm
Topic: Fluvial Hazard Zones Presented By Katie Jagt (Watershed Science and Design):
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvfu2rrTwjHdI14dSWquHaIHHH502kaBlM

CASFM Western Slope Seminar - Lunch and Learn Series Events
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Date: November 18, 2020 12:00-1:00 pm
Topics: Colorado River 2007 Interim Guidelines Presented By Hunter Causey (Colorado River District), and City of Glenwood Springs River Commission Presented By Ashley Moffatt (LRE Water)
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqd-mupzwjE9DSNeE5s2yx7JrhhSFoGiie

General Membership Meeting
2020-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 UTC

General Membership Meeting
2020-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
CASFM Annual Conference
The next CASFM General Membership Meeting will be held Monday September 28th beginning at 10AM to begin the CASFM Annual Conference. The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. The meeting is open to all CASFM Members, whether you’re attending the conference or not.
Join below through Teams or call-in.
Morgan Lynch
CASFM Chair
mlynch@udfcd.org
___________________________________________________________
Click Here to Join the Microsoft Teams Meeting
or call
+1 720-464-1105 United States, Denver (Toll)
Conference ID: 693 068 4#

Colorado Stormwater Quality Symposium
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-02
The inaugural Colorado Stormwater Quality Symposium will be held virtually September 1-2, 2020. This two-day virtual conference consists of 5 session that are all focused on Stormwater Quality. From presentations ranging from the effects of urbanization and infill, to case studies on various types of low impact development, this event brings together stormwater practitioners across Colorado to facilitate the exchange of information. To view the schedule for the Symposium click here.
Registration is now open, and closes on August 31. As of now, we are offering free registration to anyone who is registered to attend the 2020 Annual CASFM Conference. Additionally, since COVID has been an uncertain time for many municipalities, we understand that some municipalities are placing a hold on any registration fees, One Water Solutions Institute is currently sponsoring several scholarships to cover the $25 registration fee, simply select the scholarship option at registration. Scholarships are limited so please hurry to make sure one is still available. We have an exciting two days planned, and we hope that we see you at the Colorado Stormwater Quality Symposium!

After The Flames Fluvial Hazard Zone Mapping Webinar
2020-08-13 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
What is it? Why does it matter?
How can the Colorado Water Conservation Board methodology be transferred to other areas?
Join experts:
Chris Sturm
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Katie Jagt
Watershed Science & Design
Featuring a demonstration of the Colorado Water Conservation Board methodology and how it can be transferred to other locations.

The Fluvial Hazard Zone is the area a stream has occupied in recent history, may occupy, or may physically influence as it stores and transports water, sediment and debris.
FHZ delineations can identify areas that are vulnerable to flooding and sedimentation that occur after a wildfire, thereby directing the deployment of resources after a fire into watersheds that have the most at-risk
assets downstream. In wildfire susceptible areas, the FHZ mapping process can help direct stakeholders toward conservation and rehabilitation of areas critical for the storage of sediment and debris (e.g., areas upstream of vulnerable communities and/or water storage facilities).
The $12 registration helps cover our cost. This is collected through GoToWebinar and Stripe when you register. If you have issues with payment and/or government credit cards please contact Jane Mannon via email or call 719-748-0033. Limited scholarships may be available.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2669205622084554255

General Membership Meeting
2020-07-16 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
CASFM General Membership Meeting
Thu, Jul 16, 2020 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/297006973
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
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Access Code: 297-006-973

Annual Conference Abstract Submittal Due
2020-06-01
The deadline for Annual Conference abstract submittals has been extended! The new deadline is June 1, 2020. The flyer link (which has the submittal information) is at the end of this message.
As part of the CASFM 31st Annual Conference in Keystone, CO, CASFM and in partnership with the Learning Community Advisory Council (a group of local government agencies, consultants, and contractors) is making a special request for abstracts related to Lessons Learned in the stormwater and floodplain management community; specifically abstracts are sought to discuss projects where something went wrong and the lessons learned that can be used throughout the engineering and science community on future projects. Presentation topics can include lessons learned from:

Design and Construction
Collaboration
Technical Analysis
Public Involvement, or
Other areas of interest to the community

The Learning Community Advisory Council has partnered with CASFM to create a two part (six paper) presentation series for Lessons Learned at the conference entitled Try again. Fail again. Fail better. The purpose of these sessions is to provide an opportunity for the those attending the conference to learn from the experiences of individuals and groups to improve future project outcomes. It’s understood that sharing failures or poor outcomes presents a significant challenge in the field of professional engineering, science, and construction, but one of the goals in sharing these stories is to foster a broader sense of community that encourages egolessness, compassion, curiosity, and generosity. This request is made in a spirit of collaboration and improving project outcomes; in plain language, we all have a strong desire to see the community improve by growing knowledge and avoiding the same mistakes.
Presentations will follow the same requirements noted in the Call for Presentations previously released by CASFM (the link is below). If you have any follow-up questions regarding a potential presentation or discussion topic, please feel free to contact Laura Kroeger (lkroeger@udfcd.org) or Jeff Sickles (jsickles@enginuity-es.com).
For additional details including the link to the abstract submittal form, click here to download the flyer. Please note that this is the original flyer with the original deadline date.

General Membership Meeting
2020-05-14 09:00 - 23:00 UTC
Virtual Only.

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United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 338-005-309
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ASFPM'S Webinar Sprint!
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
MAY 12, 1pm – 2:30pm Central
CTP Information Exchange: Coastal Letter of Map Revisions – MT-2s
Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1282870991091070476
Cost: FREE
1 CEC available for CFMs

ASFPM'S Webinar Sprint!
2020-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
MAY 6, 1pm – 2pm Central
The National Flood Barrier Testing and Certification Program and the ANSI/FM 2510 Standard for Flood Abatement
Register here: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3600420500469407745
Cost: $60. Members get 50% off with the discount code: BARRIERMBR
1 CEC available for CFMs
1 CM available for AICPs

POSTPONED- CFM Exam
2020-04-24 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Jacobs, 6312 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste 300N, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
With the required social distancing resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, CASFM will need to postpone both the Floodplain 101 course and CFM test that was scheduled to occur on April 23rd and 24th respectively. CASFM members will be notified once a new date has been scheduled. For those who have already registered for the class and test, I will work with you to select dates that will best work for all. If you cannot take the test on the new date, ASFPM will allow you to take the test at a later date or a refund for the fee will be issued.
Please contact me at chris.hodyl@jacobs.com with any questions.
Thank you,
Chris Hodyl
CASFM Floodplain Committee Chair

See flyer below for more information.
ANNOUNCEMENT_cfm101

POSTPONED - Floodplain 101
2020-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Jacobs, 6312 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste 300N, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
