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Nature-Based Stormwater Solutions Workshop with the Alabama Watershed Stewards

February 23, 2023 @ 8:00 am - February 24, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

$175

Details

Start:
February 23, 2023 @ 8:00 am
End:
February 24, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Cost:
$175
Website:
https://mell-base.uce.auburn.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=C230223B

Organizer

Alabama Watershed Stewards
Email
stewards@auburn.edu
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Venue

Baldwin County Central Annex
22251 Palmer St
Robertsdale, AL 36567 United States
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Phone
251-970-4098

In this two-day in person workshop, you will explore strategies for integrating nature-based solutions into stormwater management planning as well as methods for addressing flooding and stormwater management solutions in response to changing environments. Participants will also put their knowledge into action by developing stormwater management recommendations for a demonstration site.

This workshop is facilitated by the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program and the Auburn University Water Resources Center and is eligible for 1.0 CEUs (10 hours) from Auburn University.

Speakers will include representatives from the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, Anthony Kendrick with Construction EcoServices, and representatives discussing local projects.

Cost – $175 (Fee waived for municipal employees, email [email protected])
Eligible for 1.0 (10 hours) Continuing Education Units
Lunch Included 

General Agenda:
Day 1: Thursday February 23
8:00am Welcome
8:30am Anthony Kendrick, Construction EcoServices – Case studies in integrated stormwater management
10:00am Break
10:15 Anthony Kendrick, Construction EcoServices – Case studies in integrated stormwater management
11:00 Shannon McGlynn, ADEM Non-point Source Unit – Leveraging funding for green infrastructure
11:30 Discussion
12:00 Site Overview
12:30 Catered lunch
2:00 Site Visits
Adjourn

Day 2: Friday February 24
8:30 Review purpose goals
8:45 Debrief and issue prioritization
9:45 Discussion
10:15 Final thoughts
Adjourn

Contact [email protected] with questions