Green Stormwater Infrastructure Certification Program

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About this program

The Mid-America Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Certification Program is an educational opportunity for professionals and businesses who build or maintain green stormwater infrastructure projects. 

The learning objectives for the certification program are categorized into seven subject areas related to the maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure. Five content areas are assessed in an online on-demand maintenance certification, and two are assessed in a field maintenance certification requiring on-site participation. For additional information, please see our program plan listed below.

Benefits of becoming Mid-America GSI Maintenance certified include:

  • Expansion of skills and knowledge and maintaining GSI facilities.
  • Proof of commitment to supporting the updated performance standards of GSI.
  • Meeting requirements or ordinances set by jurisdiction or private contracts looking to hire skilled GSI workers.

Enrollment for this program is now open.

Versión en español

Este programa también está disponible en español.

Upcoming GSI Training events

Directory

The directory lists individuals who have earned the Mid-America GSI certifications.

On-demand maintenance certification lists individuals who have completed a four-hour online curriculum for green stormwater maintenance. Field maintenance certification lists individuals who have completed the on-demand curriculum as well as two six-hour seasonal outdoor on-site trainings.

Certified individuals represent local government staff, consulting firms, contracting companies, environmental non-profits and workforce development participants. Search by individual in the search bar. Filter by organization, name if known.

To view a list of hirable individuals and associated companies, filter by sector and select "Organizations and individuals". This directory does not provide direct contact information. We encourage you to reach out to companies individually via their provided contact information on the web.

Questions?

Please contact MARC for additional information about this program

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