Stormwater Certification

Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Training Courses

All construction projects that expose one or more acres in Oregon and Washington require a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL). Greenwood Environmental has delivered CESCL certification courses to contractors, engineers, architects and government inspectors. Our trainers are certified jobsite supervisors and Public Sector Inspectors who can guide you in the latest erosion and sediment control, reporting requirements, spill management and best management practices.

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CESCL Registration


Stormwater Training

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification is required in both Oregon and Washington for personnel responsible for construction site stormwater inspections and sampling.

The CESCL certification fulfills the training requirement for Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) .

Our CESCL Training Includes:

  • Erosion and sedimentation processes

  • OR and WA policies and regulation

  • Stormwater management plans, and permitting

  • CESCL Responsibilities

  • BMP installation

  • 3-year Construction Stormwater Certification valid in both Oregon (1200C) and Washington (CESCL).


Stormwater ReCertification

This online refresher course allows you to renew your certification in both Washington and Oregon.

The course covers the essentials of being a certified lead and includes information on how new regulations will impact CESCL job functions. Upon completion, students will know how to simply and confidently comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements of stormwater management.

Our Recertification Course Includes:

  • Erosion and sedimentation impacts and processes

  • Regulations – Federal, State and Local

  • SWPPP and CESCL responsibilities

  • Best Management Practices (BMPs)

  • Stormwater treatment


Contact Us for Private Training

If you’re looking for custom training for your team at your facility or online, our expert trainers travel across the Pacific Northwest to deliver specialized courses. We can develop and deliver content tailored to the needs of your team and project.

To discuss private training, email us!


CESCL Training Details

Within 3-5 days of completing either course, you will receive the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) card, which serves as proof of your certification.

Certifications are valid in Oregon and Washington for three years.


Our courses meet requirements of Washington State’s General Permit and BMP C160 Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) in the Department of Ecology’s stormwater management manuals for Eastern and Western Washington.