Home April 29 Agenda & Presentations April 30 Agenda Contact Us EPA Workshops on Green Infrastructure & MS4 Compliance Assistance in Charlottesville Hotel   Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area 1901 Emmet Street Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-977-7700 Conference specific details Hotel Web site EPA is offering two free workshops in Charlottesville April 29-30: Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Workshop, April 29 US EPA MS4 Training and Forum, April 30 Click on the agenda tabs above for more information about each day’s workshop. These are separate workshops, so click on the registration tab to complete the registration form and select the appropriate buttons to let EPA know which workshops you will be attending. I. April 29, 2009—Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Workshop 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 Operation and maintenance Retrofitting green infrastructure practices Case study of green infrastructure design and construction Local incentives for green infrastructure Relevant municipal codes and ordinances work session 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. II. April 30, 2009—US EPA MS4 Training and Forum MS4 managers, please stick around for a second day and join US EPA NPDES Enforcement and Compliance representatives for some presentations and discussions regarding MS4 operation, maintenance, compliance, addressing TMDLs, etc. In addition to assisting municipalities, these sessions will be useful training for state and local inspectors. Hotel/Location for Both Workshops Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area 1901 Emmet Street Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: 434-977-7700 For people attending the free workshop who need a hotel room: Special Conference Room Rate: $90.00 (plus taxes) Special Rate Ends: April 13, 2009 Room Block Name: EPA Workshop Parking is Free