Announcements
Join us for the 2020 Virtual CASQA Annual Conference!
Tuesday 9/15/2020 - Wednesday 9/16/2020
CASQA 2020: Envision the Future
One of the core components of who we are as CASQA is leadership. Therefore, CASQA has opted to lead through these challenges by providing certainty in these uncertain times. Part of CASQA’s mission is to educate and this virtual platform will maximize access and opportunities for learning together in 2020. We will develop an outstanding conference experience, albeit a new one, by migrating our typical conference components into an interactive virtual platform. The conference will include the outstanding content and program that we are known for, as well as opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors, and even virtual networking. We are excited to see just how innovative we can be and, as always, we are #CASQAtogether.
More information will be coming in the next few weeks. Watch this space or here for updates.
Conference Registration is Open!
Early registration discount for general attendees and speakers ends Monday, August 3
- General Attendee Registration
- Speaker / Panelist Registration
- Sponsorship Purchase: Some sponsorships have limited availability so act quickly to secure the one you want!
- Program Advertising Purchase
- Exhibit Space Registration: Currently open for pre-registration by 2019 exhibitors. Will open soon for others.
Submittals:
- 2020 Conference Call for Abstracts: Closed
- Selection notification by email: On June 16, 2020 CASQA sent selection results (both selected and not-selected) to the primary speakers of technical presentations, the poster-only presenters, and the submitters of panels, forums, roundtables, and training workshops.
- 2020 CASQA Awards Program - Call for Nominations: Closed
- 2020 Conference Scholarship Program Call for Applications: Closed
Notice: 2020 Conference Hotel Reservations at Paradise Point Resort
If you booked a hotel room(s) at Paradise Point Resort in the 2020 CASQA Conference block, you will shortly be receiving a cancellation notice from the hotel. The CASQA Conference has gone virtual this year, but we will back at Paradise Point Resort in 2023.
Virtual CGP QSD / QSP Training Option Allowed
The Construction General Permit Training Team (CGPTT), which oversees the Construction General Permit Training Program (CGPTP), has determined that it is now viable to conduct and receive via the Internet both QSD and QSP Training (Step 1. Take a QSP / QSD Training Course in the four-step process to qualify to be a QSD or QSP, as described here). The CGPTT will allow virtual training at least until it conducts a Programmatic Review of the Virtual Training Option by June 30, 2021.
Only those CGP Trainers of Record qualified by the CGPTT are eligible to conduct Virtual QSD or QSP Training. To find an eligible CGP Trainer of Record, look for a “Yes” answer in the “Virtual Option?” column in the current CGP ToRs List.
CASQAlert: Stormwater Permit Implementation During COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 23, 2020, CASQA executive management discussed permit implementation expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic with executive management of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board). The State Water Board and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Board), individually or collectively the “Water Board”, have issued guidance and clarity as it pertains to stormwater.
Stormwater Permit Implementation During COVID-19 Pandemic
Annual Report
The 2019 CASQA Annual Report, CASQA at Work for You, includes a message from the CASQA Chair on the accomplishments of 2019, subcommittee achievements, a look ahead at CASQA’s initiatives for 2020, and more!
CASQA at Work for You!
The Board of Directors approved a methodology to identify the most critical water quality issues for stormwater. For the coming year, those issues are: pathogen indicators, biological integrity / biostimulatory substances, current use pesticides, and trash. These water quality issues were incorporated into CASQA’s overall prioritization process. Look for projects in 2020 to address each of these issues. The final work product: 'Water Quality Priorities: Approach, Methodology, and Results' is available to CASQA members only and can be found in the Member Library. This effort was managed through the Policy and Permitting Subcommittee, but also included significant input and expertise across many of CASQA’s subcommittees. Thank you to all who volunteered time for this foundational and valuable project!
Get Involved in CASQA Leadership
There are many opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership within CASQA. Our website contains a wealth of organizational information, with more to come! Check out the following resources:
Board of Directors
If you are a CASQA member and would like to help lead the direction of CASQA, consider running for the Board (elections occur each Fall). View the Board of Directors' biographies and contact information, as well as their term timelines here
Subcommittees
Get involved in one of CASQA’s ongoing projects while working with outstanding colleagues on challenging issues by serving on one of 15 subcommittees that focus on various areas of stormwater management. CASQA members are welcome to contact the subcommittee co-chairs to get on the distribution list for the next subcommittee call. Members may also want to consider serving as a subcommittee co-chair. Read more