Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM)


The purpose of the Stormwater Manager Certification is to promote excellence and commitment to public service by advancing the knowledge and practice of stormwater management to benefit the community, public agencies and the profession.


The Certified Stormwater Manager is intended for experts in the public and private sectors who coordinate and implement stormwater management programs for city, county, state, provincial, and federal agencies. These individuals assist in administering drainage, flood control, and water quality programs.


Water quality programs include state and federal permit requirements related to stormwater runoff including management of public education, illicit discharges, erosion control, post-development runoff BMPs, system maintenance, water quality monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. Drainage and flood control programs include operational maintenance of drainage systems, planning and construction of capital improvements, and basic knowledge of flood plain management.


These individuals may also be involved in budgetary oversight, long-term planning, policy development, and other administrative activities.


The Stormwater Manager Certification program includes an eligibility application process, a test, and a recertification process.

Eligibility Application
Content Outline
Recommended Reading List

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2013 APWA Certification Exam Schedule

Testing Center Locations
Computer-Based Testing Blocks
March 4-8, 2013                                                  
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: January 4, 2013                                                  
Exam Postmark Deadline: February 4, 2013                                                         
                                                               
April 1-5, 2013                                                      
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: February 1, 2013                                                               
Exam Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2013                                                              
                                                               
May 6-10, 2013                                                    
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: March 6, 2013                                                     
Exam Postmark Deadline: April 5, 2013                                                  
                                                               
June 3-7, 2013                                                     
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: April 3, 2013                                                        
Exam Postmark Deadline: May 3, 2013                                                  
                                                               
July 8-12, 2013                                                     
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: May 8, 2013                                                         
Exam Postmark Deadline: June 7, 2013                                                  
                                                               
August 5-9, 2013                                                 
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: June 5, 2013                                                        
Exam Postmark Deadline: July 5, 2013                                                    
                                                               
September 9-13, 2013                                                      
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: July 9, 2013                                                          
Exam Postmark Deadline: August 9, 2013                                                             
                                                               
October 7-11, 2013                                                            
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: August 7, 2013                                                   
Exam Postmark Deadline: September 6, 2013                                                    
                                                               
November 4-8, 2013                                                         
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: September 4, 2013                                                           
Exam Postmark Deadline: October 4, 2013                                                           
                                                               
December 2-6, 2013                                                          
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: October 2, 2013                                                 
Exam Postmark Deadline: November 1, 2013
Paper/Pencil Exam
In conjunction with APWA’s International Congress and Exposition in Chicago, IL
August 28, 2013
Eligibility Application Postmark Deadline: June 5, 2013
Exam Application Postmark Deadline: July 5, 2013

Questions? Contact Becky Stein at bstein@apwa.net or 1-800-848-APWA.
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