Webinars

SWEMA is dedicated to sharing timely and valuable educational content related to stormwater management. Through partnership with Stormwater Solutions and industry experts, SWEMA has produced several on-demand webinars available through Stormwater University. These videos are part of Stormwater University's extensive course library of live and on-demand webinars, approved for professional development hours (PDHs) and continuing education credits (CEUs). Enrollment/membership through Stormwater University is required to view these selected webinars.

Upcoming Webinar:

Making Every Stormwater Dollar Count: Science-Based Solutions for Clean Water and Affordable Housing

This year marks our 4th Annual Winter Educational Webinar. Hosted in partnership with NMSA, this webinar features 3 distinguished industry experts on the topic of emerging federal and state regulatory developments that impact stormwater solutions and the cost of development. This webinar will held on December 1, 2026 @ 1:00pm EST, register for free by clicking the image to the left.

Presenters:

• Evan Branosky (National Association of Home Builders)
• Dylan Ahearn (Herrera Environmental Consultants)
• Carla Milesi (University of Washington, Center for Urban Waters)

Previous Webinars:

Essential Elements of Improving Water Quality: Getting Post-Construction SCMs Right

In this webinar, we cover the regulatory framework, selection and design considerations, and performance verification requirements that support effective implementation of structural stormwater control measures—especially innovative manufactured treatment devices—to help permittees meet post-construction water quality goals. (Original publication on December 17, 2025)

Presenters:

• Michelle Mangan (Advanced Drainage Systems, ADS)
• Jacob Dorman (Contech Engineered Solutions)
• Dana Stayer (StormTrap)

Climate-Smart BMPs: Building Resilient Stormwater Quality Measures

This webinar provides valuable insights for environmental professionals, policymakers, and community members interested in addressing the challenges posed by climate change to stormwater quality. (Original publication on December 14, 2024)

Presenters:

• Dr. Mike Trojan (STEPP, NMSA)
• Dr. Elizabeth Fassman-Beck (Southern California Coastal Water Research Project)
• Dana Stayer (StormTrap)

Tiny Plastics with a Big Impact: Exploring the Connection Between Microplastics and Trash in Stormwater BMPs

This webinar explores the latest research and regulations on plastic trash and secondary microplastics in our receiving waters, including their sources, transport and removal in proprietary and non-proprietary BMPs.

Presenters:

• Karen Mogus (California Division of Water Quality)
• Andy Erickson, PhD, PE (University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory)
• Katie Senft (UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center)