Dates: May 12-13, 2008, 1¼ day course or;
May 12-16, 2008, 5 full day course
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Doubletree Hotel, One Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, California, 94928
Course Description: Water quality standards are the cornerstone of state, territory, and tribal water quality standards management programs. The Water Quality Standards Academy - Basic Course is a comprehensive and highly structured course that introduces students to all aspects of the water quality standards program, including the interpretation and application of water quality standards regulation; policies and program guidance; the development of water quality criteria; and other facets of the water quality program. This version of the course has been augmented with California-specific content and instructors. It is primarily aimed at those with fewer than six months experience with water quality standards and criteria programs. However, those with more experience will also benefit from the course as a refresher or to round out their knowledge of this subject.
Registration Fees: Paid through the Water Board Training Academy
To Register: Follow the training registration requirements, obtain all required approvals and then register on-line at http://waternet/training. Questions concerning the class may be addressed to Margie Youngs at (916) 341.5890 or .
Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms have been reserved at the Doubletree Hotel for May 11, 2008 - May 16, 2008. The special room rate will be available until April 22, 2008. To make your reservations, go to: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/RLSC-DT-STW-20080511/index.jhtml.
Water Quality Standards Academy
1 ¼ day course or
5 full day course
The course is being offered in two formats as follows (register for one or the other, not both):
1¼-Day Executive Summary Course – May 12-13, 2008 - an overview for managers and others with limited time – covering applicability under both state and federal statutes, designation of uses, introduction to water quality criteria/objectives, antidegradation, and implementation programs. The Executive Summary also serves as the introductory portion of the 5-Day Full Course.
5-Day Full Course – May 12-16, 2008 - more in-depth coverage of water quality standards program elements under state and federal law, including use attainability analyses; human health, aquatic life, nutrient and biological criteria; economic considerations; and implementation through monitoring and assessment; NPDES permits, and total maximum daily loads. The full course is intended for staff in water quality standards, permitting, enforcement, and other implementation programs.
Lunch on Day 1, May 12th: An optional box lunch will be available for purchase on Day 1 for $10.00. It is highly recommended that you purchase the box lunch due to the short lunch break of only 45 minutes.
If you have special accommodation or language needs, please contact Barbara Andersen at (916) 341-5519 or email at least 5 working days prior to the class. TTY/DD/Speech to Speech users may dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service.