NPDES Stormwater Training Institute

What are People Saying about The NPDES Training Institute?

When Students were asked “What did you like most about the class” these are the typical comments returned on the Course Evaluation Form:

“I liked all the information being taught, I learned a lot of things that I did not know before when I was on job sites….there was nothing that I did not like.”, E Garcia, Construction

“The course impressed upon me the responsibility that I have as a contractor/developer and especially the liability I have. I am leaving this course with more awareness, taking the subject more seriously and more aware of my liability.” J.G., Land Developer/General Contractor

“Explanations of how erosion control hurts wildlife and helps wildlife when installed properly”, General Contractor

“I enjoyed actually being informed about a lot of information that I had never really thought about”, Keever Plumbing

“The course material was easy to comprehend, Thank You.”, B.M., Construction

“Instructor was great with everything, I learned a lot about erosion…Luke was GREAT!”
A Pilgrim, Construction

“The course was informative, yet relaxed and informal”, S White, Construction

“The course explained the “why” of BMPs”, R Hersohon, Construction

“The knowledge of the EPA, EPD and local authority requirements”, C East, General Contractor

“The course instructor communicated in a effective, educational manner”, D Horne,
General Contractor

“The instructor helped me learn why these practices are so important”, C Young, General Contractor

“He (Luke) really took time to answer any questions”, J Wetzel, General Contractor

“I like everything, because everything was just plain good”
H Ahmed – Land Developer

“Great Course…Good Information”, T Hightower, Construction

“The instructor’s attitude and knowledge were great! Outstanding Instructor and Course!”, J Bacon, Plumber

“The material was instructed and applied the material to life and me in my job”. Plumber

“The instructor explained the material so I could understand it” J Payne, Construction 

“It was very informative. It helped me better understand the nature of sediment and erosion”, J Sexton, Construction

“The practical applications & real life experiences he talked about”, K Dufresne, Construction

“To learn about the right way to use BMP’s around streams. I was not sure or taught the right way before”, S Baus General Contractor

“It was a lot of material, but presented in an understandable way”, M Horseman, General Contractor

“You did a good job, Thank you!”, K Herrondin, General Contractor

“Real life examples and explanations”, T Farrel, General Contractor

“I didn’t think I needed a class like this, but I’m glad I took this course”, S Yates – Electrical Contractor

“The Instructor used common sense and logic”, C Truss Subcontractor

“I liked it because it helped me to understand things (BMPs) I use on a day to day basis” D Tracy - Construction

“It was fun, Luke made it interesting”, M Lotono Subcontractor

“ I liked the knowledge of the trainer/Instructor and he made it very personable” Anonymous Subcontractor

“The Instructor knew the subject well and took time to explain”, Construction

“The Instructors knowledge and passion about the subject”, R Bunion

“The Instructors personality made asking questions and offering feed back easy. The course material was clear” Construction

“I thought the Instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the pace up”, Anonymous

“I liked the Instructors willingness to answer questions and back them with examples” C Collins

“I liked the instructors knowledge and presentation abilities. I thought it was very informative and valuable” V Wagoner,

“Trainer was good, information was interesting”,

“I liked the classroom participation”

“The knowledge of the instructor and the ability to present the material in a clear manner”, Construction, R Newman

“The course answered a lot of questions that I always asked myself when I’m on a construction site, and I know what’s right and what’s wrong now”, J Beck