The BPP training was the product of a collaborative effort between UNHSC, the Cooperative Institute for Coastal Estuarine and Environmental Technology (CICEET) and the NOAA Coastal Service Center (CSC).   This training module targets the critical gap in science-based information in designing state-of-the art treatment practices for Stormwater Management. BPP is a one-day workshop featuring science based, technical information and research results related to the design and performance of stormwater treatment systems. It has been developed for engineers and other professionals involved in the development or review of stormwater treatment designs, such as individuals from private consulting firms, public works departments, and planning boards.

The training goal is to improve participant’s ability to choose the stormwater treatment system or combination of systems that can achieve water quality targets in compliance with current and impending regulations, while at the same time effectively matching peak flows and reducing runoff volume.

 Participants in this training will: be taught to understand the latest stormwater treatment system performance data from the UNHSC; be able to use this information to overcome technical barriers to effective design; use understanding of system performance to address both water quality and quantity related issues; critique existing stormwater site designs for their ability to maximize performance; and improve the overall approach at managing stormwater as well as articulating the importance of stormwater management itself.