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Project WET – Water Education for Teachers
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The Water Quality Program provides opportunities for teachers to attend workshops
administered by the Project WET program. The program facilitates and promotes awareness,
appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through their classroom
ready teaching aids and the establishment of international Project WET programs.
http://www.Projectwet.org/
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WaterWorks!
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WaterWorks! is a pilot public education program through the Middle Tennessee State
University (MTSU) Center for Environmental Education designed to promote clean water
in Tennessee. This statewide education and outreach program provides public service
announcements in cooperation with the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters at a
greatly reduced rate.
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Clean up Stormwater Using Best Management Practices (BMPs) |
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Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training and Certification
Program for Construction Sites
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has adopted a general
permit to aid in the erosion prevention and sediment control at construction sites.
An integral part of improving water quality in Tennessee’s streams is the training
of those requesting coverage under the TDEC Construction General Permit (CGP) Notice of Intent (NOI). To meet this need, the Center has developed two training workshops
for developers, contractors, engineers and other professionals, inspection personnel,
and enforcement officials responsible for all aspects of preparation and implementation
of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for preventing erosion and controlling
sediment at construction sites one (1) acre or more in size. Workshop participants
will receive resource notebooks and materials used by the instructors in presenting
the courses. Handout materials include the Tennessee Erosion & Sediment Control
Handbook of recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs), TDEC Construction General
Permit requirements, and SWPPP example; manual of Design Principles for Erosion
Prevention & Sediment Control for Construction Sites; all workshop presentation
slides; and a CD containing several other public domain design and analysis software
and reference materials. As of June 17, 2007, all persons assigned to inspect erosion
and sediment controls are required to obtain a Level I Certification.
http://www.tnepsc.org/
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CONSTRUCTION SITE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
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The Program is developing a comprehensive construction site BMP manual and a Post-construction
runoff control manual. In the meantime, the BMPs provided in the Tennessee Erosion
and Sediment Control Handbook are the accepted methods for the program. Tennessee’s
Handbook is available
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES
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Proper disposal methods for household hazardous wastes and other liquid wastes can
be found
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