{"product_id":"the-raindrop-connection-connecting-the-dots-of-erosion-sediment-and-pollutant-control-at-construction-sites-9798990550315","title":"The Raindrop Connection: Connecting the Dots of Erosion, Sediment, and Pollutant Control at Construction Sites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the dots between soil science and construction practices to prevent storm water pollution. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover best practices for keeping communities safe after storms and natural disasters from an expert storm water professional. In \u003cem\u003eThe Raindrop Connection\u003c\/em\u003e, author John M. Teravskis considers erosion and the science of sediment as it relates to implementing safe and sustainable construction practices. For Teravskis, the key to compliance is making connections between theory and practice while balancing the consequences of one's actions with water supplies in need of protection. From start to finish, Teravskis assesses each step of a construction project, connecting the dots from \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eerosion and sediment theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epollutant source assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebest management practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorm Water Pollution Prevention Plan development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeffective monitoring programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinal site stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eto healthy water quality and retention. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the book is filled with technical content, the tone is intentionally conversational, sprinkled with subtle humor, personal anecdotes and real-life, practical illustrations that will appeal to non-technical as well as technical readers. Informative and innovative, the book also acts as a guide for construction workers, engineers, environmental consultants, or municipal staff members on how to comply with the Clean Water Act and any applicable state laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeravskis, John M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John Teravskis is the director of storm water services at WGR Southwest, Inc. and serves as editor-in-chief of the company's monthly newsletter, \"The Monthly Dirt.\" With over 30 years of experience within the environmental field, specializing in storm water regulatory compliance and erosion and sediment control, he is a Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner (QSP), a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), a Qualified Industrial SWPPP Practitioner (QISP), and a Caltrans approved Water Pollution Control Manager. He has prepared SWPPPs for dozens of residential, commercial, industrial, roadway, and utility projects. Additionally, he has provided the State of California, local counties and municipalities, farmers, and the National Parks Service support with erosion and sediment control for post-wildfire response, restoration projects, and sustainable management of soils and other natural resources.","brand":"Wgr Southwest Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453936042258,"sku":"9798990550315","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_75388085-0f04-40dc-9a8c-aaf48611875d.jpg?v=1751985152","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-raindrop-connection-connecting-the-dots-of-erosion-sediment-and-pollutant-control-at-construction-sites-9798990550315","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}