Erosion and Sediment Control BMP Workshop

November 4, 2025 - Fairhope Civic Center
8:00am -4:30pm | Lunch Provided | Eligible for 0.85 CEUs
 Registration Required | $50 (free for municipal employees, email for more information)
 

Join the City of Fairhope and state partners for a one day training about erosion and sediment control (ESC) best management practices outlined in the Alabama Blue Book (Alabama Handbook for Erosion, Sediment Control and Stormwater Management).

What to expect:

Morning presentations will cover the background of the Blue Book, the importance of ESC BMP’s on protecting natural resources, followed by a discussion on quality engineering, installation, and maintenance. Specific focus will be given to permitter controls, sediment barriers, sediment basins, and establishing proper vegetation. After lunch, we will have a site visit for some hands on BMP demonstrations and discussion. 
 

Objectives:

For local engineers, consultants, developers, contractors and municipal stormwater/enforcement officials to: 

• Become familiar with the Alabama Handbook for Erosion, Sediment Control and Stormwater Management’s (Blue Book) history and application.
• Increase understanding of the impact of erosion and sediment on natural resources.
• Gather design knowledge regarding Alabama Blue Book Best Management Practices.
• Gather inspection and maintenance knowledge required by the Alabama Blue Book
• Learn about research on effectiveness of different BMPs.

Agenda will be posted on the event page once finalized.

Facilitators:

City of Fairhope, Nicole Love
City of Daphne, Jesi Ward
Baldwin County, Ashley Campbell
Auburn Water Resources Center, Laura Bell Cooley
Mobile National Esturary, Jason Kudulis
Auburn Stormwater Research Facility, Matthew Wisenden
Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Perry Oakes 
 

Please contact Laura Cooley (AU Water Resources Center) with questions about this event.