Tech Talk Videos

Do you want to keep up to date on all the hot topics in stormwater management? SWEMA's Tech Talk videos are a great way to hear what the leaders in stormwater have to say about various relevant stormwater topics! At around 15-20 minutes per video, you can easily stay up on all the current trends with minimal time investment.

What Should You Know About ASTM E64? Tech Talk with Dr. Andy Erickson

In this video, Jeremy talks with Dr. Andy Erickson about the role of ASTM E64 on Stormwater Control Measures relative to manufactured stormwater treatment devices. This technical committee within ASTM creates standards for test methods, performance evaluation, specifications, guides, and terminology related to stormwater control measures (SCMs). Originally published on 6/12/2026.

2025 SWEMA Year-End Review! Tech Talk with Jay Holtz

Who is SWEMA, and what are they doing, anyhow? In this video, Jeremy talks with Jay Holtz (current president of SWEMA) about what the organization has accomplished in 2025 and what to look for as we enter 2026! Originally published on 12/23/2025.

Is Your SCM Field Test Compliant with ASTM? Tech Talk with Dr. James Houle

In this video, Jeremy talks with Dr. James (Jamie) Houle about the new ASTM E3400 Standard Practice for Collecting Storm Based Paired Influent and Effluent Flow Weighted Composite Water Samples using Automated Samplers. Dr. Houle details why this standard is necessary and how it standardizes field-based water quality sampling relative to the performance evaluation of SCMs. At its most basic interpretation, this standard practice is a how-to guide for flow-weighted composite sampling! Originally published on 12/8/2025.

How Do We Actually Keep Trash Out of Our Water? Tech Talk with Dr. Seth Brown

In this video, Jeremy talks with Dr. Seth Brown about the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA), the Stormwater Testing and Evaluation for Products and Practices (STEPP) program, and the performance verification for trash capture devices under STEPP. Originally published on 11/11/2025. 

Is Your Stormwater Control Measure Smart? Tech Talk with Dr. Kathy Gee

In this video, Jeremy talks with Dr. Kathy Gee about Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC) stormwater systems. Dr. Gee explains modern sensor technology and software combine to proactively manage stormwater with an active approach to control rather than passive. Originally published on 9/10/2025.

How Do You Manage Construction-Phase Runoff? Tech Talk with Jay Sprague

In this video, Jeremy talks with Jay Sprague about the differences between construction-phase and post-construction stormwater runoff, the differences between the technologies designed to address these two types of runoff, and standardization of test methods and practices for such technologies under ASTM Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology. Originally published on 8/28/2025.

What About Microplastics? Tech Talk with A.J. Schwidder

In this video, Jeremy talks with A.J. Schwidder about microplastics in drinking water and stormwater, the development of ASTM D8489 Standard Test Method for Determination of Microplastics in Waters, and collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Originally published on 8/12/2025.

Why is Highway Stormwater Runoff So Challenging? Tech Talk with Dr. Dylan Ahearn

In this video, Jeremy talks with Dr. Dylan Ahearn about the challenges with treating stomwater runoff from highways, the field evaluation of SCMs for the Washington Department of Ecology TAPE program, and what pollutants are drawing the most attention. Originally published on 7/8/2025.