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Online via Zoom for QISP

“Jerry very clearly has a wealth of experience and knowledge which he demonstrated during the course. I appreciated his history, background, insight, and interpretation …

February 12, 2021

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SWPPP Writing Course Online

“The Zoom platform and instructors for this course kept me engaged during the course. I like the polls and quizzes. One suggestion may be …

February 11, 2021

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Water Boards COVID-19 Updates

Did you know that STORMWATER COMPLIANCE is generally considered to be an essential function during the COVID-19 response? See what the State Water Resource …

June 17, 2020

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What is Project Eddie?

PROJECT EDDIE is about mentoring people into the world of stormwater. Rounding out the career path. Focusing on the future. Making work exciting and …

June 17, 2020

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QSP/QSD Suisun City

“David is clearly an expert in Stormwater Management. I will gladly take his other courses & encourage my teammates to as well.” KT …

April 23, 2019

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Long days are made more enjoyable when the info is presented by someone who’s knowledge is thorough and shared in unique and interesting ways”. …

April 19, 2019

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Incredibly glad I took this class. Thank you”. DG Principal Engineer …

April 19, 2019

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QSP/QSD Petaluma

“David is very knowledgeable and has the experience that lets you know you’re being taught by an expert. I really appreciated the case studies …

April 19, 2019

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QSP/QSD Gilroy

“Class is a must need for anyone writing SWPPPs”. DB, PE …

April 19, 2019

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QSP/QSD Gilroy

“As a PE, I could have just self-certified and not taken the class. I’m so glad i did take the class. David is an …

November 27, 2018

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BMP Course Gilroy

“Hilarious and fun speaker with a wealth of insight.” Shaun W. …

November 27, 2018

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QSP/QSD San Diego

“Great experience, learned a ton.” …

November 27, 2018

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QSP/QSD San Diego

“Great course. I feel well prepared for the exam thanks to Jerome.” Emmanuel P …

November 27, 2018

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QSP/QSD Riverside

“Great class. Much better than I thought it would be. Very interesting and informative.” Mark R. …

November 27, 2018

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QSP/QSD Bakersfield

“Jerome has a very deep knowledge of the subject matter. He makes sense of a large amount of complex information.” Rod L. …

November 27, 2018

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QSP/QSD SLO

“Jerome is a knowledgeable instructor who does a good job and keeps the info clear and humorous.” Nicholas B …

November 27, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Excellent education for any person who will be implementing BMPs, enforcing compliance or working in stormwater in general.” AK, Rancho Cordova …

June 20, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Dave is an amazing instructor who keeps the information flowing and fun” MS, Folsom …

June 20, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“David is passionate about his work and the right ways to do the project with cost and design in mind.” SC, SLO …

June 20, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Excellent presentation. Instructor kept class engaged & encouraged participation. Very interactive; class was thoroughly involved in “direction” as one class.” JW, Sacramento …

June 20, 2018

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QSP/QSD Gilroy

“I have a clearer & stronger range of knowledge that I can use & share that I would not have had if I had …

June 20, 2018

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BMP Course Gilroy

“Awesomeness!!” ML Lompoc …

June 20, 2018

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QSP/QSD San Rafael

“Good stuff! I don’t feel so dumb anymore”. TB St. Helena …

February 26, 2018

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QSP/QSD San Rafael

“The instructors were great and amusing. Kept the class fun and informative”. DE, Mill Valley …

February 26, 2018

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QSP/QSD San Rafael

“Both instructors do a great job of keeping the audience engaged…” MH, Mill Valley …

February 26, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Great course; helped me gain greater knowledge of BMPs, erosion control and compliance” AB, Antelope …

February 26, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“David’s knowledge of the material and real world applications are outstanding! He also has a passion for the cause and emulates stewardship” LR, Rocklin …

February 26, 2018

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Great information and resources presented in a clear manner. Very knowledgeable presenter with lots of useful examples from previous projects”. Brian J, Sacramento …

February 26, 2018

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QSP/QSD South San Francisco

“Kept me engaged, thanks!” …

July 26, 2017

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QSP/QSD South San Francisco

“Dave is great” …

July 26, 2017

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SWPPPP Writing Course

Topics Include: THE BOOK THAT NO ONE READS Secrets from the BMP manual CALCULATIONS for BMPs, Runoff, Risk and more ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES LRP, …

July 26, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Dave Franklin was able to a make a sometimes boring subject interesting” Ted M, Cottonwood …

July 26, 2017

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SWPPP Writing Workshop

“Very practical and field-tested information”. Blake F, San Ramon …

July 26, 2017

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SWPPP Writing Workshop

“Great class, good info, most helpful having the discussions”. MN, Salinas …

July 26, 2017

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SWPPP Writing Workshop

“Great knowledge of information. Very passionate about educating. Very enjoyable class to attend” MS, San Ramon …

July 26, 2017

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SWPPP Writing Workshop

“Super knowledgeable and very useful”. MV, Salinas …

July 26, 2017

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SWPPP Writing Workshop

“It was a very informative workshop. It is useful even if you have experience preparing SWPPPs”. Octavio S., Monrovia …

July 26, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“I really liked David’s presentation and teaching style. It made studying tedious permit discussion engaging and exciting”. Erik H, Grass Valley …

July 25, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“A very thorough course that reinstates knowledge and opens students to new ideas; highly recommended”. Kassandra D, Sacramento …

July 25, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Great class. Flows nicely. David is a great teacher that keeps things interesting and fun”. Matthew K, Placerville …

July 25, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Instructor (David) has a great personality that makes it easy to remember the material that he teaches!” JB Sacramento …

July 25, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Great class, David was great and made learning enjoyable”. MK Sacramento …

July 25, 2017

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QSP/QSD San Jose

“Dave did a fantastic job in presenting information, keeping it entertaining & factual”. MN …

July 25, 2017

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QSP/QSD El Centro

The instructor (Jerry) was exceptional and has the ability to summarize a complicated subject in a very interesting and entertaining way. He used examples …

February 6, 2017

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

Jerome and David are able to keep the material interesting. Their knowledge and experience are invaluable resources. …

February 6, 2017

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QSP/QSD San Diego

Great class! Jerry is super passionate about the subject and a great teacher! …

February 6, 2017

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QSP/QSD San Diego

Great job, Jerry! Stayed engaged throughout. …

February 6, 2017

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QSP/QSD San Diego

Great class! Jerry was great and super knowledgeable. Very down to earth! …

February 6, 2017

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Calculator Course for the Stormwater Industry

Your training course has significantly improved my ability to perform calculations necessary for proper stormwater control installations. …

February 6, 2017

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QISP Training Course

I wanted to thank you. I cannot express how much I truly appreciate your help and support in this process. When I left your …

December 21, 2016

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QSP/QSD Course

“I passed the QSP/QSD test first time!” Daniel K, Sacramento …

June 28, 2016

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QSD/QSP Suisun City

“Heady material presented in a positive, enjoyable manner”. Jack B. Napa …

November 30, 2015

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QSD/QSP Suisun City

“The course gives me the perspective from the jurisdiction and the developer sides”. William S., Vallejo …

November 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Superior discussion & industry insight provides pragmatic solution-oriented perspective of error traps & deciphering the convoluted state bureaucratic systems & regulations”. Brad W. …

September 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“His experience as QSP/QS blended with landscape experience are very useful. Helps engineers see a bigger picture of projects”. R. S. Eureka, CA …

September 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“It is a great course, very useful and great presenter! Thanks, Dave” Tina T. Fortuna, CA …

September 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

Presenter’s ability to answer- “Remarkable” …

September 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“David’s Socratic teaching methodology contributed to a, “next level” understanding of the SWPPP Process, it’s Language and Intent”. Jeffrey H. Fortuna, CA …

September 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“David was an excellent instructor and provided the tools to be able to implement the SWPPP on my projects”. Nathan B. Richmond, CA …

September 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

“Class was excellent; well structured; well taught, fun”. Brandon B. West Sacramento …

September 23, 2015

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Shasta College Erosion Control Summit #1

Shasta College was the setting for Erosion Control Summit #1: a two day BMP workshop with Course instructors John McCullah and David Franklin who …

May 11, 2015

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SWPPP Template for the 2015 California Industrial Permit

We are pleased to roll out this new IGP SWPPP Template for you! This template follows the 2015 California Industrial General Permit (IGP) SWPPP …

April 20, 2015

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Stormwater Industry Calculator Course ONLINE

People keep asking, “Is there a CPESC Review Course online”? Let us know if you find one online or in person someplace near you. …

April 19, 2015

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QSD Sacramento

“Engaging and very experienced instructor. Lots of examples from his past experience”. Keith W. …

February 23, 2015

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QSP/QSD San Luis Obispo

This class was awesome; stayed on track & focused. David I. Pismo Beach, CA …

November 19, 2014

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QSP/QSD Sacramento

It was perfect for me as an inspector. Dave made this thing real-stuff we could take to the job sites. J. F. Arora. CO …

November 19, 2014

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QSD/QSP Sacramento

“David Franklin made my QSP/QSD experience interesting, informative and entertaining. Glad I chose him as my instructor”. (signature illegible) …

August 1, 2014

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QSP Sacramento

“Enjoyed the course. Will look for Dave on the next step”. Gregory S. …

August 1, 2014

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QSP Sacramento

“Very informative., not the easy class expected, very challenging”. David K. …

August 1, 2014

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QSP Sacramento

“Great class. Instructor has great experience” Mark from Livermore …

August 1, 2014

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QSP Sacramento

“Very accommodating in comforts: water, coffee etc. Instructor did good job of keeping interest”. Konrad N …

August 1, 2014

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QSD Course San Luis Obisipo

Great class, really informative; looking forward to putting into practice. Nick H. Fallbrook, CA …

August 24, 2013

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QSD Course San Luis Obispo

Will recommend to others. Patricia B. Nipomo, CA …

August 24, 2013

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QSD Course Eureka

It’s never easy to get into depth on a General Permit. Though overwhelming at first, I left with a solid understanding of the CGP. …

August 24, 2013

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QSD Course Eureka

Great class. Will help me as a designer and inspector. Brett V. Eureka …

August 24, 2013

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QSD Course Seaside

Very informative and educational class. David S. San Jose …

August 24, 2013

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QSD Course San Luis Obisipo

The course kept my interest piqued. David’s demonstration of his knowledge and experience with the material was impressive. I’m thankful I had the opportunity …

August 24, 2013

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QSD Course San Luis Obispo

David is a very engaging instructor who uses humor and descriptive scenarios as part of his teaching style which is so helpful for me …

August 24, 2013

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Sampling Course ONLINE

We are pleased to announce that our popular Sampling and Analysis Course for QSPs and designated employees is now ONLINE! Let us know if …

July 23, 2013

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QSD Fairfield

Dave is a great presenter. He has the ability to keep potentially boring content very interesting. Cody W. Monterey CA …

June 10, 2013

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QSD Course

I am pleased to recommend David Franklin and EnviroTech as a knowledgeable and professional training course for the QSD/P program. The course provides an …

June 6, 2013

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New Guidance on pH Analysis Averaging

The State has provided us with new info on sampling and analysis for pH including how values for flow volume and time are more …

March 21, 2013

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QSD and QSP Exam Pass Rate

Just thought you might like to know, I passed my QSP and QSD exams! Scores were 93% or QSP and 92% on QSD. Tim …

January 23, 2013

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REAP 50% Rain Forecast Alert for the QSP

Hey QSP, did you know about the great alert you can utilize at www.StormPop.com. Check it out. You can enter up to 10 zip …

January 5, 2013

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EPA Erosivity Calculator Offline

Problems have been found in the underlying data in the calculator that affects sites in CA. In order to ensure that sites were not …

February 27, 2012

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CA CGP NELS Are No Longer In Effect (mostly!)

ALL RISK LEVEL 3 DISCHARGERS PLEASE NOTE: The Numeric Effluent Limitations (NELs) for pH and turbidity at Risk Level 3 construction sites contained in …

February 19, 2012

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Testimonial – Benjamin W.Seaside, CA

“David really knows the SWPPP inside and out. Great Information on erosion control.” Benjamin W.Seaside, CA …

February 17, 2012

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Testimonial – Tania L. Monterey, CA

“Great presentation and very helpful information. I feel very prepared for the exam.” Tania L. Monterey, CA …

February 17, 2012

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Testimonial – Pete B. Seaside, CA

“I’ve never learned so much from a seminar. Your method of mixing the material with real life stories really makes the connection.” -Pete B. …

February 17, 2012

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Welcome

Training QSD/QSP Training Course for the California Construction General Permit The purpose of this course is to help prepare individuals intending to take the …

November 20, 2011

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