Stormwater IQ Academy
The Dumpster Story
The version people actually listen to — a fast, memorable explanation of how dumpster runoff becomes stormwater pollution and why cities are forced to act.
SB 1383 Compliance Story
A simple, spoken breakdown of SB 1383 and why cities are tightening requirements around waste, contamination, and compliance documentation.
Cost of Polluted Stormwater
The hidden cost most people never see — enforcement, infrastructure damage, cleanup, and long-term liability caused by preventable runoff pollution.
The Clean Water Story
A simple, spoken breakdown of Clean Water Act and why cities are tightening requirements around waste, contamination, and compliance documentation.
The Hidden Life of Wet Waste
Ages 5-12
Defines the journey of wet waste through engaging storytelling and foundational environmental science. Designed for consistent learning and scalable educational use.
The Hidden Life of Wet Waste
Ages 12 and Up
Examines the lifecycle of wet waste through applied environmental science, systems analysis, and real-world infrastructure. Designed for consistent instruction and scalable academic use.
Where Recycling Goes
Ages 12 and Up
Examines the lifecycle of recyclable materials through applied environmental science, systems analysis, and real-world processing infrastructure.
Certification Roadmap
Program Curriculum
Defines the Stormwater IQ inspector certification sequence across study materials, audio training, and exam topics. Designed for consistent training and scalable program deployment.
Study Guide
PDF Guide
Step-by-step field guidance for consistent stormwater enclosure inspections, photo documentation, and risk scoring. Built for MS4 and SWPPP reporting workflows.
Code of Conduct
Program Standard
Defines professional standards, documentation requirements, and site interaction protocols for Stormwater IQ inspectors. Supports consistent quality across municipal and private programs.
Emergency Response Protocol
Field Procedure
Standard response steps for active discharges, high-risk findings, and urgent pathway conditions. Includes escalation guidance and documentation best practices.
Non-Enforcement Declaration
Program Document
Clarifies the purpose of Stormwater IQ inspections as documentation, risk intelligence, and corrective guidance—not enforcement. Intended to support cooperative compliance programs.
Certification Exam
Assessment
Knowledge check covering inspection standards, stormwater pathways, documentation quality, and risk classification. Required for certification within the Stormwater IQ program.
What This Program Is
A clear explanation of what Stormwater IQ is designed to do — and what it is not. Sets expectations for cities, owners, and stakeholders.
What This Program Does
Defines scope, boundaries, and responsibilities so nobody misunderstands the inspection program.
What Success Looks Like
What “good” looks like — compliance, documentation quality, and measurable improvements over time.
How Inspection Data Is Handled
How a City Pilot Works
When Something Is Actively Wrong
How the program responds to urgent conditions, high-risk discharges, or immediate pathway issues.
Code of Conduct / Certification
Ecosystem Master Map
Regulatory Flow
90-Second “What This Program Is”
3-Minute City Pilot Pitch
City Objection Rapid Response
Motivation Intro
Certification Overview
What certification covers, what standards you’re held to, and what “certified” actually means in the field.
Field Walkthrough
Perfect Inspection Guide
End the Inspection Professionally
Confidence & Presence
Red Flags You Must Never Miss
The top “must document” conditions that drive risk, enforcement exposure, and urgent follow-up.
What Regulators Look For
Safety & Situational Awareness
How to stay safe on site — approach, environment scanning, and avoiding preventable problems.
Handle Pushback in the Field
Calm, professional ways to respond when someone challenges you, blocks access, or gets defensive.
Photo Mastery
Pre-Arrival Checklist
Notes That Protect You
How to write objective notes that reduce liability and increase credibility if questioned later.
Follow-Up Inspections
How to revisit a site, verify corrections, and document progress without creating conflict.
Official Certification Audio
The official spoken certification material — standards, expectations, and the baseline protocol.
Why This Matters
The big picture — why this work is important for public trust, clean water, and city protection.
Why Haulers Mix Recycling & Trash
A simple explanation of how recycling really works, why rain and contamination change everything, and how haulers make decisions on route.
Steel Dumpsters and Polluted Runoff
How steel dumpsters create polluted runoff, why rain and corrosion cause chronic leaks, and how this becomes a stormwater compliance problem.
Sales Manager Version-Clarity
Coaching notes and positioning to keep the pitch clean, consistent, and easy to repeat.
We Are Not a Vendor
The positioning that separates Stormwater IQ from “another contractor” or “another sales pitch.
Opening a Conversation
Present Inspection Data
Gallons, Distance and Risk
No Violation Language
Adopt-A-Dumpster
Handling Objections
Close Without Pressure
How to close the pilot commitment in a way that feels safe, cooperative, and easy to say yes to.
Follow Up
City Facing Sales
Meets the compliance standards of these governing agencies