EPA to Host 2014 Green Infrastructure Webcast Series

The U.S. EPA’s Green Infrastructure Program launched its 2014 webcast series. This series is geared towards public officials and practitioners just beginning to implement green infrastructure, as well as those looking to enhance established programs. Leading academics and professionals from around the country will cover a range of topics and applications, from best practices in operations and maintenance to the intersection of green infrastructure and climate change.

First Webcast: Jan. 7, 2014          
O&M and Green: Best Practices for Green Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance                                                      
1 – 2:30 p.m. EST

This webcast will provide a general overview of best practices for creating a green infrastructure operations and maintenance plan. Speakers will also cover specific lessons learned from early adopters of both regulatory and incentive approaches to ensuring proper O&M on both public and private property.

Speakers

Karen Sands, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District (MMSD)
Bill Hunt, professor and extension specialist, NC State University

Upcoming webcasts:

March 4
Case Studies: Implementing Green Infrastructure under Enforcement Orders

May 6            
More Bang for the Buck: Integrating Green Infrastructure into Existing Public Works Projects

Source: EPA