North Idaho Economic Development Corporation

-SEEP Projects-

Hydroseed Cannon

This practice stabilizes disturbed soils, protects the soil surface from raindrop impact to conserve moisture, prevents soil compaction or crusting and decreases runoff.

Slope Drain

A device used to carry concentrated runoff from the top to the bottom of a slope that has already been damaged by erosion or is at high risk for erosion.

Fiber Roll - aka Wattles

These consist of straw, flax, or other similar materials bound into a biodegradable tubular plastic or similar encasing material. When fiber rolls are placed at the toe and on the face of slopes, they intercept runoff, reduce its flow velocity, release the runoff as sheet flow, and provide removal of sediment from the runoff.

Setting Silt Fencing

Temporary sediment barrier consisting of a filter fabric stretched and attached to supporting posts. Silt fences assist in sediment control by retaining some of the eroded soil particles and slowing the runoff velocity to allow particle setting.

Stormwater and erosion of soils can complicate life for everyone. If left unmanaged, they threaten water quality, health and safety of the public and the economy. Pollutants carried by eroded soil and water can contaminate drinking and surface water sources, destroy fish habitat, make recreational surface waters undesirable, and in large amounts, can destroy homes and endanger lives.

• Increase skill and knowledge levels in the stormwater and erosion fields
• Protect resources - people, water & economic
• Foster communication and collaboration among industry, agencies and landowners
• Develop a local pool of experts to serve as resources to the development community

• Develop new skills in erosion and sediment control on construction sites
• Reduce costs through proper selection and installation of erosion control practices
• Learn how to protect natural resources during development
• Be able to troubleshoot problems on their construction site
• Learn side-by-side with agency representatives and contractors for a consistent approach & more effective communication

-SEEP BASIC COURSE-

DAY ONE

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nature of Erosion and the Water Cycle

Changes caused by development

Stormwater Erosion Regulatory Requirements

Local, State & Federal Sediment & Erosion Control Regulations

Site Assessment & Planning

Analysis of site characteristics

Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Installation, Inspection & Maintenance

DAY TWO

Field Session 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exam for Certification 1:30 pm

The field class will instruct participants to properly construct and install Best Management Practices for erosion and sediment control. Demonstrations will include proper installation of:

• Wattles
• Hydromulching
• Silt Fences
• Rolled Erosion Control products
• and more

-SCHEDULE-

Basic SEEP classes are scheduled throughout the Panhandle of Idaho every spring. However, the SEEP committee can accommodate special requests if class size is adequate. Check our website for announcements of upcoming classes:

www.PanhandleSEEP.org

Sessions are scheduled as a unit, each unit including a classroom and field class day. Some accommodations may be possible; please contact Nelle Coler at (208) 772-0584 Ext. 3012 for information.