EDUCATION

M.S. – Georgia State University, 1999, Hydrogeology and Ocean Floor Fluid Geochemistry

B.S. – Georgia State University, 1995, Geology, Chemistry

  PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING

Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) #0751

Qualified SWPPP Developer and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSD/QSP)

OSHA 40-Hour EPA-Approved Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

City of San Diego Water Department Senior Inspector II

EGCA/City of San Diego Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Erosion and Sediment Control

CPR/ First Aid/ BBP

DOD US Navy SW Div. Contractors Base Pass

San Diego Regional Airport Authority Property Pass (FBI Background Check)

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

His 12 years’ experience includes designing and implementing large-scale water quality and sediment monitoring programs for regional stormwater monitoring programs for state, municipal, transportation, federal, and low impact development. These programs have included Best Management Practice assessment, design, implementation, and monitoring of treatment trains, stormwater treatment technologies, and using innovative flow monitoring with primary and secondary flow devices and modern automated sampling equipment.

Mr. Porter successfully completes these projects with a results-driven, logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives using modern analytical methods for water quality sampling. In fact, he pioneered and developed the first SMS control for flowmeter/autosampler monitoring stations. Mr. Porter develops innovative solutions that maximize efficiency, enhance safety, increase responsiveness, and provide quality results.

STORMWATER

TOMRA Pacific NPDES Compliance Services include reviewing the permit; analyzing and updating SWPPPs; BMP training and implementation for staff; and storm water discharge water quality field sampling for runoff and run-on. Maintaining compliance with the permit at the 10 facilities requires sampling for water quality parameters, conduct quarterly inspections, and perform wet weather observations. Based on analytical parameter results and expected concentrations when compared with EPA Benchmark Values for water quality standards, structural and nonstructural BMPs are recommended. Structural BMPs can include drain filter inserts, chemical adsorbants, and filter systems. Non-structural BMPs can include low pH potable liquid waste capture devices, good housekeeping, pressure washing, and dry sweeping activities.

City of San Diego Wet-weather and Dry-weather SSC Sediment Toxicity and Land Use Modeling Study. Development and implementation of large-scale monitoring program including Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC) of chemical wet-weather constituents and distribution by sediment size. Dry weather flow monitoring and source identification is coupled with wet-weather modeling data to establish loadings. Over 30 sampling stations collect flow data and water quality samples from Downtown Anchorage and Chollas Watersheds. Reported results are used for research, source identification, and to establish TMDLs in the San Diego Bay. During-storm Pollutograph samples are taken simultaneously with flow-weighted composites.

San Diego County Santa Margarita River Watershed TMDL Monitoring and Sampling. Manage project staff in designing and installing two automated dry weather and stormwater monitoring and sampling stations in remote locations. Flow weighted composite samples are collected during dry weather flow and during storm events from two mass loading stations on Sandia and Stone Creeks. Rating tables for the two sampling points in the un-lined, non-rated natural channel were determined using USGS stream profiling guidelines. Developed the first non-invasive open channel flow monitoring apparatus.

Caltrans Statewide Storm Water Runoff Characterization Study (Caltrans Districts 11, 12, 1, 4, and 5). Ongoing and past stormwater monitoring design and implementation for Caltrans during the 2000-2008 wet seasons. Numerous Caltrans studies include ASBS receiving waters, Long-Term Statewide, RVTS, Open Graded and Gap Graded Porous Overlay, and Ornamental Vegetation Study. Experience specifically included the following tasks:

• Site selection, monitoring design, and collecting composite samples for chemical analysis, including preparation for shipping
• Weather Tracking, coordinating with field personnel, and observing storm water runoff characteristics during storm events
• Designing firmware and software modifications for custom monitoring and sampling features
• Input criteria for remote Data Management System (RDMS)
• Collecting storm water grab samples for toxicity analysis
• Operating/uploading/maintaining automated sampling equipment
• Reviewing/evaluating flow-weighted data for analysis, including calculating TMDLs
• Data management for analytical results, flow-weighted measurements and storm event characteristics

SCCWRP Natural Loadings TMDL Study. Design and implementation of stormwater monitoring stations for Southern California water quality study. Background loadings and flux rates are calculated from water quality data, flow data, and rainfall data from natural pristine watersheds. In addition, Stormwater monitoring in Ballona Creek, the San Gabriel River, and the Los Angeles River basin is conducted throughout the wet-season. The study includes site selection and installation, gathering and interpretation of flow data, installation of short and long-term sampling sites, and gathering of water quality analytical data such as bacteria, metals, and nutrients. QA/QC protocols are followed to ensure accuracy and precision of data. Results of this study will allow further refinement of local TMDL allocations.

City of Big Bear Nutrient TMDL Study. Generated Site Selection Criteria for Nutrient monitoring at Big Bear Lake, designed the monitoring stations, and trained Municipal Water District personnel in methods for sample collection. Sites were selected to characterize open space natural background Land Use, High Density Residential Land Use, and Ski Resort Land Use to quantify the loadings of Nitrates, Phosphates, and Ammonia into Big Bear Lake.

SCCWRP Ballona Creek Temporal Variability Dry-weather study and LISST Study. Numerous dry weather flow monitoring and sampling stations collect flow data and low-flow samples from Ballona Creek, Los Angeles. Water quality samples and flow measurements are taken upstream and downstream of a high density urban basins’ discharge point into Ballona Creek. Results are used to determine TMDLs in the Los Angeles Basin. During-storm Pollutograph samples are taken simultaneously with USGS-style bomb sampling, and LISST Series Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer.

SCCWRP Post-Fire Study. Design and install several stormwater monitoring stations in remote locations. Two sampling points, representing burned and natural pristine basins, located in size comparative watersheds, collect stormwater and monitor flow. Study during post-2003 and 2007 fire events. Both sites can be downloaded via telemetry, and are completely automated. Developed first non-invasive open channel flow monitoring apparatus.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Conducted ongoing 4-year effluent sampling for Low-Level mercury (EPA 1631 and EPA 1640 Copper) from 7-tertiary water treatment facilities, Reverse Osmosis Treatment, and San Gabriel River Estuary. Designed and implemented the monitoring program in accordance with the LA County’s NPDES Permit. 24-hour composite samples and receiving water samples are collected using EPA Method 1669, clean hands/ dirty hands procedure. Developed first protocol for 24-hour composite sampling Low-Level Mercury sampling.

Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton Wastewater Survey. Coordinated sampling and reporting of wastewater tributary areas including hexavalent chromium and the development of a source control program for the implementation of discharge limitations of pre-treatment facilities at MCB Camp Pendleton. ISCO Autosamplers are programmed and placed at appropriate locations for time weighted composite sampling.

Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton Stormwater Influence Study. Design, install, implement a flow monitoring program to evaluate the influence of variable intensity rainfall events on the flow in the wastewater conveyance system. Sewage treatment plants on the MCB are overloaded due to stormwater influx.

EROSION CONTROL

Caltrans District 4 Guidance Manual for Temporary Soil Stabilization. Provided construction, maintenance, and transportation facilities expertise in development of the Caltrans Soil Stabilization Manual guidelines currently underway for Caltrans District 4. Identification of problematic soil types such as weathered granite, serpentine soils, sands, and clay/silt bearing soils that contribute to potential and actual storm water problems. Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil erosion BMPs on various slope and soil types, including erosion control measures for emergency stabilization, short-term stabilization, and long term stabilization of problematic slope types.

San Diego County Construction BMP Inspections. Performed compliance monitoring, observations and inspections for various County of San Diego Construction projects. Observations and inspections were conducted at over 8 San Diego County construction projects, including future libraries, police and sheriff stations, and detention facilities. Identification of actual and potential storm water problems and derivation solutions to ensure compliance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

OTHER

San Diego Bay Eutrophication and Contaminated Sediment Study 2000-2001, SeaWorld, San Diego, California. Design of a Sampling and Analysis Plan to collect water-quality samples at seven locations in Mission Bay on a monthly basis. These sampling locations are composed of surface water, middle, and bottom water samples monitored for pH and temperature. Analytical parameters included dissolved oxygen, phosphates, nitrates/nitrites, ammonia, and chlorophyll. Quarterly sampling of influent and effluent lines with automated samplers to collect 24-hour flow weighted composite samples.

Storm Water Distribution System Illicit Connection Survey for NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Project Hydro geologist- MACTEC Conducted a visual survey of the storm drain system, non-toxic smoke testing and fluorescent dye water testing. Identified multiple illegal connections to the storm drainage system including piping plumbed from a sanitary sewage lift station. Also identified several allowable discharge sources previously not documented.

Storm Water Distribution System Illicit Connection Survey for Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California. Project Hydrogeologist- MACTEC Conducted a visual survey of the storm drain system, non-toxic smoke testing and fluorescent dye water testing. Identified multiple illegal connections to the storm drainage system including piping plumbed from a sanitary sewage lift station. Also identified several allowable discharge sources previously not documented.