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Continuing Education Credits: 8 Professional Development Hours 
Location: The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel |333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Monday, September 22, 2025

• 1:00 - 3:30PM | Field Tour: Connecting Conservation: A Tour of BMPs, Urban Green Spaces and Wildlife
  
  Join us for a tour of the Sunken Gardens and Lincoln Children's Zoo where we will see the water quality BMPs installed within the zoo, then the Feed the Giraffes Experience, and finish with your own adventures around the zoo.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

• 7:30 - 9:30AM | Registration (Lower Level Desk) & Continental Breakfast (Lancaster Ballroom)
  
  
• 8:00 - 8:15AM| Conference Welcome
  
  
• 8:15 - 9:15AM | KEYNOTE: The Antelope Valley Project

Speakers: Glenn Johnson, Former General Manager | LPSNRD & Roger Figard, Executive Director | RTSD, City of Lincoln, NE 
Education Track: Stormwater Management

The Lower Platte South NRD, partnering with the City of Lincoln and the University of Nebraska, completed the Antelope Valley Project in 2012, twenty years after planning began. The $246 million, 600-square-block project along Antelope Creek through central Lincoln had three major components: community revitalization, transportation and flood control. Besides creating a beautiful open waterway through the heart of Lincoln, the project removed several hundred acres and 800 homes and businesses from the floodplain. This presentation will cover all aspects of the project and showcase the success of community partnership.

Learning Objectives
Give a complete background of one of the largest and most successful projects completed by the LPSNRD and City of Lincoln, NE.
Get a thorough understanding of all components of the project, including scope, benefits, pain points, and community engagement.
Understand the power of community partnership to accomplish a major undertaking.

• 9:20 - 9:50AM | Storm Sewer Outlets – Minimizing Long-term Erosion and Maintenance Issues

Speaker: Rocky J. Keehn, PE, BC.WRE, CFM, Senior Water Resources Engineer | FoleyShald Engineering 
Education Track: Erosion & Sediment Control | Stormwater Management

Protection of storm sewer outfalls into drainage systems is normally the last thing done and most of the time is a riprap after thought. This leads to long term erosion at the outlet which then can migrate downstream. If the outlet protection is just placed and hydraulic engineering ignored the proper erosion control method is not installed. The outlet then becomes a long-term maintenance problem and can cause severe erosion. This presentation will focus on a discussion of various engineering practices that can be used to calculate outlet velocity, design adjustments that can be made to reduce velocity and what outlet protection measures work best. Methods discussed will be based on USACE methods and well thought out standard design plates. The emphasis will be on using hydraulic design principles as the foundation for a resilient and properly designed outlet protection method.

Learning Objectives
See how engineering methods can be used to reduce the impact of storm sewer outlets on the downstream drainage systems.
See how various methods of erosion control at storm sewer outlets have worked in the field.
Pick the best outlet protection based on the site conditions to reduce or greatly reduce erosion in downstream drainage systems.

• 9:50 - 10:20AM | Morning Break with Exhibitors
  
  
• 10:20 - 11:20AM | The City of Lincoln's Proactive Approach to Flood, Erosion, and Water Quality Protections

Speaker: Tim Zach, PE, CFM, Superintendent of Stormwater | Lincoln Transportation & Utilities
Education Track: Stormwater Management | Wetland, Stream Bank, and Shoreline Restoration

Like many growing Midwestern cities, Lincoln, Nebraska has faced increasing flood risk, stream erosion, and water quality degradation—leading to rising infrastructure costs and environmental strain. In response, beginning in the late 1990s, the City, in partnership with the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, proactively implemented watershed-based planning and stormwater regulations to support responsible development and mitigate impacts. Nearly 30 years later, Lincoln’s stormwater program features robust floodplain management, detention, water quality, construction runoff regulation, and a strategic capital improvement program—all grounded in comprehensive watershed master planning. This presentation highlights how these efforts have strengthened community resilience and safeguarded natural resources citywide.

Learning Objectives
Understand the City of Lincoln's watershed master planning efforts and capital improvement program for addressing flooding, stream erosion, and water quality impairment.
Examine how watershed-based planning and stormwater regulations were implemented to promote responsible development and mitigate environmental impacts.
Explore the long-term outcomes of Lincoln's stormwater program.

• 11:30 - 12:00PM | Why Did You Stop at My Site? Understanding Small Site SWPPP Inspections and How to Stay Compliant

Speaker: Terry Ullsperger, Environmental Health Specialist | Watershed Management City of Lincoln | Transportation and Utilities
Education Track: Regulations | Erosion & Sediment Control

Small construction sites under one acre pose a challenge to builders due to the number of subcontractors, material deliveries, and fast pace of the different phases of construction. This does not make for a good environment for most erosion and sediment control measures. Violations, inspection holds, and reinspection fees add more issues, delays and cost to the builder’s already busy schedule and tight profit margins. A previous site supervisor turned municipality regulator gives insights to help the builder avoid the cost and delays associated with violations. This presentation shares the play book used by the regulator to facilitate a more positive relationship with the building community and help builders stay compliant rather than just enforcing on them when they are not. The enforcement of small sites under one acre is not a focus of most MS4’s as they tend to direct most of their efforts on the large developments. The information presented here can be used to effectively and efficiently inspect the many small sites created by large developments.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participant will be able to effectively and efficiently inspect the many small sites created by large developments
Upon completion, participant will know how to read their site and know what measures to use to avoid the cost and delays associated with reinspection fees, violations and lot holds.
Upon completion, participant have insight of what the regulator is looking for and see they are here to help the builder stay compliant, not to simply enforce on them.

• 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Lunch
  
  
• 1:00 - 1:30PM | Storm Water in Nebraska: Department of Water, Energy and Environment Permitting and Compliance Update

Speaker: Patrick Ducey, NPDES Permitting Section Supervisor | DWEE
Education Track: Regulations | Erosion & Sediment Control

This presentation will be a summary of changes at DWEE (formerly NDEE), regulatory update, and proposed permitting changes. DWEE staff will discuss the industrial and construction stormwater general permits and potential updates to ease compliance. These include updates to transfer requirements, dewatering, sampling and other compliance topics.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participant will be able to know the changes to NPDES stormwater permitting proposed for 2026.
Upon completion, participant will be able to define the requirements for applying for both construction and industrial stormwater permitting.
Upon completion, participant will be able improve site compliance with CSW permitting requirements.

• 1:35 - 2:05PM | Post-Construction Stormwater Compliance - What are We Learning?

Speaker: Andy Szatko, Project Manager/Plan Reviewer | City of Omaha Public Works
Education Track: Stormwater Management | Regulations

The City of Omaha's post-construction stormwater ordinance has been in place since 2008 and there are thousands of stormwater controls that have been installed or will be as a result. This presentation will look at the City's post-construction stormwater management compliance efforts to assess how well certified controls are being installed and maintained. The results of these compliance checks, both good and not-so-good, will be shared to help other municipalities and those who own a post-construction control apply the lessons learned so far.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand common shortcomings for long term post-construction stormwater compliance.
Upon completion, participant will be able to learn strategies for improving their post-construction stormwater program.
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand how post-construction stormwater compliance should work on both the municipal side as well as the property owner side.

• 2:10 - 2:40PM | SWPPP 2.0: Transforming Compliance into Sustainability

Speaker: Joe Moore, CPESC, MS4 CECI, Founder/Chief Brand Ambassador | Erosion & Construction Solutions, Inc.
Education Track: Erosion and Sediment Control | Stormwater Management

A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is more than a permit requirement—it’s a strategic roadmap for sustainable site stewardship. In this session, we’ll move beyond the basics of compliance with the Clean Water Act to reveal how modern SWPPPs can drive cost savings, regulatory confidence, and ecological benefits for municipalities, engineers, and contractors alike. Through a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service case study, discover practical “To Do’s and To Don’ts” for selecting wildlife-friendly BMPs and learn how biodegradable and natural-fibers compare to legacy materials when the whole ecosystem is considered. We’ll spotlight common pitfalls in today’s most popular materials and demonstrate how alternative materials and installation protocols can mitigate unintended consequences from today’s most popular materials. Finally, we’ll share proven strategies for securing contractor and regulator buy-in, from budget-smart BMP planning to streamlined enforcement workflows. Join us to see how transforming your SWPPP into a sustainability tool can elevate project performance and foster healthier watersheds all while protecting the surrounding environment as well.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify at least three sustainable BMP alternatives and describe their core functions.
Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate the impact of BMPs on wildlife and road safety.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the impact of current SWPPP design practices on other parts of the surrounding ecosystem.

• 2:45 - 3:15PM | Break with Exhibitors

• 3:15 - 3:45PM | Characterizing Sediment and Identifying Sources in Nebraska Roadway Runoff: Implications for BMPs

Speakers: David Admiraal, Ph.D., Associate Professor | University of Nebraska, Lincoln & Bruce Dvorak, Ph.D., PE, BCEE, Professor | University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Education Track: MS4 Management | Stormwater Management

We will discuss the results of a 2 yr study in Nebraska of four roadway sampling sites. This dataset includes over 30 storms per site, and profiles the total sediment concentration and particle size distribution (PSD) observed. Seasonal trends were observed as most sites, and a great deal of variability between storm events was observed. But clear trends in the data related to site characteristics were observed, and the data was compared to literature from other roadway studies. The PSDs observed included more fines that all other roadway studies in the general literature, but is more similar to a recent Ohio study of runoff from interstate highways. The total sediment load from two sites was generally higher than much of the literature. Likely due to specifics of these sites (esp. land management practices just off the right-of-way. Implications of this data on the potential application of hydrodynamic separators will be discussed. Realizing that other alternative such as detection basins are possible, but more costly. A discussion will be included of the implications for how permits are written.

Learning Objectives
The participants will understand the range of total sediment (TS) loads and particle size distributions (PSD) coming from roadway sampling sites in Nebraska, and compare to data from other regions.
Upon completion, the participants will know the seasonal variability observed in total sediment loads from roadway sites in Nebraska.
The participants will be able to consider the implications of the different TS loads and PSDs upon treatment BMPs (e.g., hydrodynamic separators, detention ponds), depending on the permit system.

• 3:50 - 4:20PM | Consultation with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission pursuant to The Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act (NESCA)

Speaker: Amelia K. Baker, Environmental Specialist II | Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 
Education Track: Regulations

The Nebraska Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 37-801-811) (NESCA) was created to conserve species of wildlife for human enjoyment, scientific purposes, and to insure their perpetuation as viable components of their ecosystems. NESCA declares that Nebraska’s state agencies must utilize their authorities in furtherance of the act by carrying out programs for the conservation of listed species and ensuring any actions they authorize, fund or carry out do not jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or modification of critical habitat. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission - Environmental Review Team is responsible for consulting with and assisting state agencies in their environmental reviews to ensure any state actions comply with NESCA. This presentation will offer insight into the conservation requirements set forth by NESCA, the consultation process with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and expectations for state and federal agencies, political subdivisions, consultants, and private persons.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to define the Nebraska Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act (NESCA).
Upon completion, participants will be able to properly conduct the consultation process required by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for state permitted, funded, and authorized actions.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the necessary steps the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission requires when utilizing the Conservation and Environmental Review Tool (CERT) for consultation purposes.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

• 7:00 - 8:30AM | Registration (Lower Level Desk) & Continental Breakfast (Lancaster Ballroom)
  
  
• 8:30 - 9:30AM | Construction Stormwater Compliance: A Discussion of Challenges and Solutions for Utility-Scale Solar Development (Lancaster Ballroom)

Speakers: J.B. Dixon, Construction Stormwater Permitting Manager | Westwood Professional Services & Aaron Mlynek, CPESC, CESSWI, QSD/P, National Construction Stormwater Leader | Westwood Professional Services 
Education Track: Erosion and Sediment Control | Stormwater Management

Stormwater management on a large-scale solar project (or any other large-scale construction effort) goes far beyond having a stormwater plan on paper. It takes extensive coordination between all parties involved to ensure the plan’s intended procedures are carried out. It takes looking beyond base-level compliance requirements and understanding unique site conditions and construction phasing. It takes expertise on selecting the right methods and materials for each challenge, and the right guidance to ensure proper implementation. Costly lessons have been learned from the steep learning curve of constructing projects that can be fully vegetated quickly while still meeting the demands of tight deadlines and development pressures. The tremendous growth of the Renewables industry has been encouraging, but it comes with constructability challenges that can be unforeseen without proper planning in the very early stages of a project. This presentation will give real world examples from the Mountain States Chapter area from recent large-scale projects and highlight the impacts and value of: • Early site assessment and pre-construction vegetation establishment (the role owners can play in setting a solid foundation); • Planning and budgeting upfront for solid engineering and Best Management Practice (BMP) allowances, and how that can save money and headaches in the long run; • Clear and concise BMP design and phasing within engineering plans - a major supplemental document to the SWPPP itself; • Construction phasing and how it minimizes storm risk as well as eases on-site crew and material management; • Selecting the right BMP for the job, especially in very large, disturbed drainage areas • Stabilization – the best bang for your buck; • Ongoing SWPPP discussions between owner, contractor and engineer throughout design and construction and how to make the most of them at key milestones An early and successful termination of an NPDES Permit for a construction project is the holy grail in our world. How can we get there? These are some of the most important lessons we’ve seen through our experience. We hope to share them as well as foster discussion with the audience on how to be best set up for success. We want to get the audience talking about how different parties can change their standard practices and ways of thinking, in order to work together towards efficient and compliant sites. It is not one document, engineer, or BMP that will get it done. It takes a continued effort by all involved through thorough early site analysis, appropriate budget allocation, thoughtful site design, and timely site implementation and adaptive management in the field..

Learning Objectives
Understand the different and uniquely valuable roles that owners, contractors, engineers and stormwater specialists should play in making a project successful in terms of BMP management and stormwater compliance.
Obtain perspective and understanding of the significant value of construction phasing and stabilization in large scale projects, and the positive impact that can have on overall project costs and schedule.
Communicate to peers how their role can play a bigger part in the whole picture using new perspectives to incite discussions putting stormwater compliance more at the forefront of projects.

Speakers: Sarah Buckley, Sustainable Landscape Specialist | Nebraska Statewide Arboretum & Brad Kindler, Sustainable Landscape Specialist | Nebraska Forest Service 
Education Track: Stormwater Management | Wetland, Stream Bank, and Shoreline Restoration

Discover the vital role native plant species play in successful stormwater management projects. This session will, provide guidance on thoughtful species selection, and outline effective establishment strategies. You’ll also learn how to develop practical short- and long-term management plans to address common challenges and ensure your projects evolve into resilient, community-valued green infrastructure.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion the participant will be able to explain the benefits and importance of using native plants in stormwater management projects.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to select species that will be most successful and impactful in their projects.
Upon completion, the participant will understand the establishment needs of native plants, be able to create both a short and long term management plan, and understand common issues.

Speaker: Christina Luebbert, PE, LEED AP, Principal Engineer | Luebbert Engineering 
Education Track: Stormwater Management | MS4 Management

Stormwater management is one of the most complex and frequently problematic aspects of municipal land development plan reviews. This presentation focuses specifically on the most common stormwater-related issues that municipalities face during the permitting process, which often lead to delays, resubmittals, and compliance challenges. Drawing from practical experience from both sides of the table (as a plan reviewer and engineer for developers), the session will outline critical stormwater management issues that reviewers should watch for—including inadequate drainage calculations, missing or incorrect hydrologic data, improper BMP (Best Management Practices) selection or placement, noncompliance with permit requirements, incomplete erosion and sediment control plans, lack of long-term maintenance planning, poor integration with site grading, and insufficient documentation for regulatory agency coordination.

Learning Objectives
Identify the most common errors in plan submissions in order to identify issues earlier in the review process.
. Utilize more detailed checklists to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Improve collaboration with developers and their engineers to streamline the review process.

Speaker: Seva Iwinski Bray, President | Applied Polymer Systems 
Education Track: Erosion and Sediment Control | Stormwater Management

The Midwest is a region rich in natural resources and that has a widely diverse ecosystem. It is also an area that houses many large industries including agriculture, mining, construction and oil and gas, that can have devastating effects on the environment. Soil erosion, loss and degradation, as well as impacts on natural water ways must be addressed to protect this region of the country and sustain the quality of life we live today. Innovative technologies must be used to control erosion and prevent pollution of water resources. Safe and effective polymer flocculants lessen the impact on water quality and can be used anywhere. This leading-edge technology used across the US and many countries of the world uses flocculation to settle out and remove sediment, metals and inanimate nutrients. Polymer flocculants bind with particulates on the surface of the soil and within the water. The ease and simplicity of this technology requires no power requirements, injection pumps, freshwater requirements for dilution and mixtures, stock solutions, or bulky equipment. It is easily used in remote areas of mining and agricultural sites and areas where water is not captured to be treated in treatment plants. The technology and treatment systems can be transported in small vehicles, installed by one person, and are effective for months with little maintenance required. Polymer flocculant technologies are used for turbidity, metal, inanimate nutrient reduction, water clarification, soil stabilization, erosion and dust control, de-mucking and to protect sensitive areas from sediment escaping into water ways. The technology is used for mining applications with road building and haulage roads, waste rock and tailing piles, mine water as well as construction and agricultural applications that include small- and large-scale soil stabilization and binding, dust suppression, sheet flow clarification, and stormwater treatment. This presentation will explain how to select safe and effective polymer flocculants as well as illustrate their many versatile uses and applications. Successful projects, case studies and research form over 30 years and from across the United States will be included.

Learning Objectives
Learn the diverse uses of polymer flocculant solutions used for erosion and sediment control, soil stabilization, water treatment, dust control, and de-mucking applications.
View case studies that demonstrate how to apply polymer flocculants to stop soil from moving and to meet low numeric discharge limits.
Understand how to select the best fit polymer flocculant to ensure safety and efficacy during application.

• 10:05- 10:35AM | Break with Exhibitors

Speaker: Craig Shultz, CPESC, Business Development Manager | American Excelsior Company 
Education Track: Erosion and Sediment Control | Stormwater Management

Using a highly visible quarry reclamation project for reference, this presentation will share the significant challenges designers faced when looking for an all-natural RECP with extended functional longevity. We will explore individual material characteristics, their design and construction into an all-natural RECP type) that was chosen to address the project’s challenges. We will also discuss proper installation techniques. Abstract: All Best Management Practices (BMPs) have their place. But what is it about certain fiber types and netting materials that don’t always show up on a specification sheet? How do you select the best product(s) to use when site challenges include steep slopes, an arid environment, pop up storms, high public visibility and a mandate for all-natural materials that can protect the soil for an extended period? During this presentation, attendees will learn how various natural materials react when they encounter water. We will discuss how those characteristics impact the performance of these materials in the field. The focus will be on material-fiber types, not brands. The goal of minimizing the use of plastics wherever possible on erosion and sediment control projects has increased in recent years. Using data, pictures and videos from a mine reclamation project, this presentation will illustrate why a specific type of all-natural RECP was chosen to meet the customer’s needs. The presentation will also cover proper installation of RECPs including, soil preparation, trenching methods at the top of slopes, overlapping where needed, proper pin installation and pin patterns.

Learning Objectives
Explore the specific challenges of climate and steep (2:1) slopes and requirements that would only allow an all-natural solution.
Identify performance considerations of all-natural Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) that may not show up in standard specifications.
Learn proper installation techniques of RECPs on steep slopes including, soil preparation, trenching methods at the top of slopes, overlapping where needed, proper pin installation and pin patterns.

Speaker: Susannah Duly, LA PG #890, CPG #11401, CPESC, CESSWI, Sr. Environmental Specialist | Mortenson Construction 
Education Track: Stormwater Management | Erosion and Sediment Control

The Google UNO site was recognized for an environmental program that is one of the most comprehensive in the industry by Google, often setting the standard for other contractors. The size of the project is hundreds of acres, required USACE permitting due to the presence of a navigable creek and wetlands; and is characterized by huge changes in topography (50 feet plus) resulting in tens of millions of cubic yards of grading, highly erodible soils, and shallow groundwater. These are the lessons learned from the team that enabled this recognition and contributes to our ongoing success: • Redesign and plan for additional costs during bidding for the project. • Devote the necessary resources: personnel, equipment, time and materials. • Control the stormwater before it approaches the perimeter controls. • Documentation: Get credit for your hard work! • Work within the regulations and with the regulators: bring them in early. • Continuous field fitting of stormwater BMPs. • Inspections and maintenance are performed regularly and after rain events: “If you see something, say something.” • Communication with subcontractors before and during work activity, with follow-up visits at worksites. • Project Culture with Focus on stormwater management: Recognize early and often! It takes a strong commitment and a strong team to continue to ensure the success of this project. We embraced stormwater protections and management from the start instead of fighting it.

Learning Objectives
Understand how project culture can impact stormwater compliance.
Understand how redesign and planning early in the project can result in fewer and more expensive costs later on.
Understand the importance of embracing stormwater protections instead of fighting them.

Speaker: Conor Barnes, Regulatory Project Manager | USACE 
Education Track: Regulations

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates the discharge of fill and dredged materials into waters of the United States (WOTUS) in accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. This presentation will briefly describe the USACE Regulatory Program, review recent guidance updates from USACE and the Environmental Protection Agency, and discuss new USACE tools such as the Regulatory Request System (RRS) that have recently become available. These new tools are intended to facilitate communication, efficiency, and accountability between USACE and the public. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the current permitting process, become informed of the latest regulatory guidance, and learn how to utilize the new RRS tool for their permitting needs.

Learning Objectives
Identify fundamental elements of the USACE Regulatory Program.
Learn the parts of a USACE permit application.
Comprehend recent developments in USACE regulatory guidance. Understand and be able to use new Regulatory Program tools developed for the public..

Speaker: Austin Goossen, Business Development| FODS 
Education Track: Erosion and Sediment Control | Stormwater Management

As construction activity continues to grow throughout the Great Rivers Region, sediment control and stormwater management practices must evolve to keep pace with changing environmental standards and infrastructure demands. A key component in any stormwater management strategy is the stabilized construction entrance—a best management practice (BMP) essential for limiting sediment runoff and preventing vehicle trackout from contaminating public roadways, drainage systems, or sensitive ecosystems. Historically, rock construction entrances have served as the go-to solution, but they are increasingly showing their limitations—especially on high-traffic or long-duration projects common across the Midwest. These traditional entrances degrade quickly, are impacted by regional weather fluctuations, and require constant maintenance or full replacement. The use of aggregate often necessitates excavation, heavy machinery, and eventual disposal, increasing costs and environmental disturbance. As environmental compliance becomes more rigorous under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, stakeholders across the construction industry are seeking modern alternatives that are both effective and sustainable. This presentation explores a new generation of BMPs to satisfy the Stabilized Construction Entrance requirement: composite, reusable trackout control systems. These systems are engineered for rapid deployment on diverse surfaces including soil, asphalt, and concrete, without the need for excavation or rock import. Their surface design is optimized to remove sediment from vehicle tires, helping to control pollutant transport at the source. As modular and reusable solutions, they align with both environmental and economic priorities—particularly suited for phased projects, temporary work zones, or rapidly mobilized construction operations. The session will provide a practical, educational overview of this emerging BMP category, including: - How to evaluate and select construction entrance solutions based on site-specific needs - Installation and maintenance guidelines for composite trackout systems - Incorporation into Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) - Documentation strategies to support NPDES permit compliance and inspections The session will include case studies and field data from projects across the Midwest, demonstrating metrics such as sediment reduction, lifecycle costs, and ease of deployment compared to conventional methods. These real-world examples emphasize methodology, outcomes, and regulatory alignment. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge to evaluate whether composite trackout systems are appropriate for their projects, and how to implement them effectively. Whether engaged in transportation infrastructure, public utilities, commercial development, or municipal works, participants will gain tools to modernize their approach to stabilized construction entrances for improved compliance, performance, and environmental stewardship. This presentation underscores the importance of performance-based BMP selection and aims to equip contractors, stormwater professionals, and regulators with up-to-date strategies for reducing trackout pollution in alignment with evolving stormwater standards throughout the Nebraska and the Great Rivers region.

Learning Objectives
Understand the limitations of traditional rock construction entrances and evaluate how alternative BMPs address common challenges such as maintenance, sediment control efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Gain practical knowledge on the design, installation, and maintenance of composite trackout control systems, including how to integrate them into Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and meet NPDES permit requirements.
Analyze real-world case studies to compare performance metrics, environmental outcomes, and lifecycle costs between conventional and modern construction entrance BMPs.

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