Stormwater Training

This page contains presentations, videos, and links to reference material that will aid in the implementation of a Stormwater Management Program and provide assistance in meeting conditions in the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).

Presentation of the March 2, 2020 Amendments to the Stormwater Management rules

Training for DPW

NJPDES Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program Employee Training Videos

This training is intended to give an overview of stormwater BMP functions and the maintenance requirements within the Stormwater Management rules and the MS4 permits.

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Training for Municipal Boards and Governing Body

Asking the Right Questions

This interactive training tool is designed for Municipal Board and Governing Body members to provide a general understanding of the post construction section of the permit so that they can “Ask the Right Questions” during their review.

Pursuant to Part IV.B.5.f. of the 2018 Tier A MS4 permit this interactive training tool must be completed by current Municipal Board and Governing Body members by July 1, 2018 and new members within 6 months of commencing duties.

Pursuant to Part IV.B.1.a. of the 2018 Tier B MS4 permit this training is as an option under Category 2 of the “Attachment B- Points System for Public Education and Outreach Activities”.

To take this training please go to the following site, please note it will take about 45 minutes to complete.

Training For Reviewers

Stormwater Management Rule Video Series (2015)

This short video series is intended to provide an overview of the New Jersey Stormwater Management rules at N.J.A.C. 7:8. This video series is beneficial for those involved in stormwater management planning, design, and review.

    • SWM Rules Applicability – Video 1, approx. 7 min (2015)
      This video explains when the stormwater management rules apply to development.
    • SWM Rules Planning – Video 2, approx. 9 min (2015)
      This video presents the goals associated with stormwater management planning, as well as information regarding the development of a regional stormwater management plan.
    • SWM Rules Design and Performance – Video 3, approx. 12 min (2015)
      This video is intended to explain the design and performance standards and certain waivers applicable to projects that are required to meet the requirements of the Stormwater Management rules.
    • SWM Rules Safety – Video 4, approx. 4 min (2015)
      This video is intended to explain the safety standards for stormwater management basins.
    • Stormwater Management through the General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), approx. 11 min (2015)
      This video is intended to provide a general understanding of the MS4 permit and its association with the Stormwater Management rules at N.J.A.C. 7:8.