EPA and DEC are offering a free one-day workshop in Albany, at DEC's Central Office, on May 7. Live video-conferencing will also be provided at each of the nine DEC Regional headquarters. Click on the tabs above for more information about the agenda and the locations, and to complete the registration form. Select the appropriate checkbox to let EPA know which workshop location you will be attending. Registration will be first come-first served, as space will be limited.
Purpose
This workshop is intended primarily for municipal governments with wet weather management responsibilities, i.e., stormwater, combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows and nonpoint source runoff. The workshop will focus on how these programs can be effectively managed using green infrastructure technologies and approaches.
Agenda Topics
- The benefits of green infrastructure practices, including:
- Reduced and delayed stormwater runoff
- Runoff enhanced groundwater recharge
- Stormwater pollutant reductions
- Increased land values
- Construction Savings
- Case study of green infrastructure design and construction
- Design, operation and maintenance
- Models and calculators
- Relevant municipal codes and ordinances work session
- Funding opportunities
The workshop will include the opportunity for discussions with national experts, municipal operators, and state and federal regulators on the many facets of implementing a green infrastructure program.
Participation certificates will be available for attendees. CEUs will not be issued for this workshop.
Directions and Parking
For the Central Office in Albany and each main Regional office go to the DEC Web site, http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/244.html
