Social Media for Government Agencies: H...
Understand how to utilize social media to connect with your community and increase responsiveness and community involvement. It's more important than ever for government agencies to have a robust social media presence that can create and strengthen real connections with their communities. However, these connections - and the benefits that result from them - don't just happen without careful planning and execution. Does your government agency h...
Flood Control and Storm Water Issues an...
Storm water and flooding comprise major and growing risks to cities, transportation systems, people, and the environment. Flooding has long been the major cause of property damage, and recent catastrophes such as hurricanes Matthew, Sandy and Katrina have exacerbated the total losses and created chain effects in the economy. While storm water control was considered a drainage issue in the past, it has expanded to include regulation under the C...
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans...
Learn how to identify and handle the more difficult aspects of storm water permitting and SWPPP development. In 1972, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act, which prohibits industries and other "point sources" from discharging pollutants into surface waters unless they obtain NPDES permits and comply with their provisions. Although in 1972 storm water was not regulated-it was considered the quintessential nonpoint source-by 1990 the act had bee...
NEPA: Understanding the Basics
Get practical advice to avoid common mistakes so that you can prepare useful and legally compliant NEPA documents. Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their cons...
Advanced Applicant Tracking Strategies...
Find out how to properly track applicant data to avoid costly and damaging discrimination findings.Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to track applicant data for their affirmative action plans. However, even companies who properly track applicant data treat the process as a purely recordkeeping exercise. Failure to maintain proper and robust information regarding applicant disposition is the most common error employers can ma...
NEPA: Understanding the Basics
Get practical advice to avoid common mistakes so that you can prepare useful and legally compliant NEPA documents. Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their con...
Streambank Stabilization Using Soil Bio...
Streambank stabilization federal and state regulatory agencies are stricter now than ever about requiring vegetation to be a part of any designs that include rock riprap. Streambank soil bioengineering techniques use plants to increase the strength and structure of the soil, and help re-establish the natural vegetation community in the riparian zone. This live webinar will describe what type of plants to use, how to plant them to achieve the...
March 13, 2014
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Water Well Design And Site Selection
Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This live webinar will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging, and well rehabilitation methods. An asset management based approach is described...
NEPA: Understanding the Basics
Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for pro...
Enforcement Actions By Environmental Agencies
Federal and state environmental agencies have a broad range of enforcement options in their administrative/judicial toolbox. They may use preliminary actions like a notice of violation or an offer of an agreed order to get a desired end result (a cleanup, a penalty, a change in compliance or workplace procedures), or issue a unilateral order or penalty assessment. They may file an administrative or judicial complaint. On occasion criminal acti...
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