Review California water quality regulations, relevant provisions of California state law and regulations and the federal Clean Water Act. During this interactive workshop, instructors will provide case studies, strategies and recommendations for effectively meeting agency requirements. Topics include:
- A regulatory overview of the federal Clean Water Act
- The California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act
- Basin planning and waste discharge requirements
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits
- The jurisdictions of key agencies such as the California Environmental Protection Agency and state and regional water boards
This course will also cover recent updates and changes in California water quality regulations.
Course Format and Pacing
This is an online remote learning course delivered through UC Davis CPE’s learning management system, Canvas, with supplemental live sessions hosted on Zoom. The course consists of approximately 6.5 hours of content, combining pre-recorded lectures with a mandatory live Zoom session led by the instructor(s).