Using low impact development practices to reduce
flooding and recharge groundwater
If your community is concerned about groundwater availability, flooding or water quality…..join the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and the Sustainable Watershed Action Team at a workshop about water and stormwater in Lake County on September 17th at the University Center in Grayslake. Hear about the benefits of infiltration and reducing stormwater runoff with best practices such as bio-infiltration (rain gardens in a variety of locations, shapes and sizes), permeable pavements and others. Learn how to integrate these practices in site design for new development and as retrofits in existing developed areas - and hear from other communities about how they have updated their ordinances and development standards to include these practices.
- 7:30-10:30 Breakfast session is designed for elected officials and village administrators or city managers.
- 11:00-3:30 Technical session (with lunch) is designed for technical and professional staff
The workshop is free – but you must pre-register to attend since there are limited spaces.
The workshop description and registration form are attached.
Recycling, Reusing and Managing Stormwater Agenda.pdf
Recycling, Reusing and Managing Stormwater Registration Form.doc
Professional / continuing education credit:
Certificates will be provided for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Professional Engineers
Workshop organizers have also applied for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) from the Association of State Flood Plain Managers for Certified Floodplain Managers, and Certification Maintenance (CMs) credits from the American Institute of Certified Planners for planners. |
October 8-9, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn
Champaign, Illinois
http://www.iisgcp.org/ilwater/
The Illinois Water Resources Center (IWRC) and members of the planning committee invite you to join us for the 10th anniversary Illinois Water Conference, October 8-9 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign. Started in 1998, this biennial conference brings together agency personnel, scientists, educators, and community members for a two day discussion of the latest scientific advancements on topics of importance to water resources across the state.
For our 10th anniversary, former IWRC director and designer of this conference, Dr. Richard Sparks, will be giving a keynote address on Illinois water’s past, present and future. Now the Research Director for the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, Dr. Sparks has been actively involved in the Illinois water community for over 30 years. Much of his work deals with aquatic biology and invasive species, but he has also become an ambassador for water resources around the world. Recent trips to Brazil and China have allowed Dr. Sparks to share success stories and encourage conservation of water resources internationally.
Plenary sessions topics will include:
- Understanding the Water Resources Development Act
- Water supply
- Nutrients
- Water and energy/biofuels
- Climate change
Papers will be presented on:
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Environmental measurement
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Groundwater research
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Hydrology/hydraulics
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Watershed planning
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Technology updates
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Water Quality
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Watershed-scale science
Students are encouraged to attend this conference. Conference sponsors have graciously offered scholarships to cover the conference registration fee for student from Illinois colleges and universities. On October 8th, a panel discussion for students interested in pursuing careers in water resources help define opportunities and obstacles. Students will also present posters and papers during the conference sessions.
For more information and a full agenda, visit http://www.iisgcp.org/ilwater/.
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November 16-20, 2008
Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans
www.floods.org/NFPC4
ASFPM along with co-sponsors U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters & National Non-Structural Flood Proofing Committee and DHS - Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation Directorate invite you to participate in the National Floodproofing Conference IV.
We will highlight the various floodproofing methods, products, techniques, programs, funding sources, and issues that have developed since the first three triennial Floodproofing Conferences in 1999, 2002, and 2005. Elevation, wet floodproofing, dry floodproofing, buyout, acquisition, relocation, and the policies surrounding these issues will be discussed in detail. Don't miss our five jam-packed days of outstanding presentations, training workshops, a technical field tour, products and services exposition, and networking opportunities.
Please visit www.floods.org/NFPC4 to download the Conference Brochure, including agenda, as well as the Registration Form. The early registration discount deadline is October 17, 2008!
The official conference hotel and meeting site is the Astor Crowne Plaza, located at the Gateway to the French Quarter, where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street. Call 1-866-750-4202 and identify yourself with the "ASFPM Floodproofing Conference" to receive the special conference rate of $131. Staying at the conference hotel helps ASFPM meet its obligation, avoid penalties, and keep registration prices lower - and besides, you get much more opportunity for networking! The cut-off date for the conference rate at the hotel is October 15, 2008, so don't delay!
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans this November!
Chad M. Ross
Conferences & Special Events Planner
Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc.
Main: 608-274-0123
Direct: 608-441-3005
Fax: 608-274-0696
www.floods.org
ross@floods.org
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