EPA Region 6 to Host Storm Water Conference

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 (R6), in partnership with Hot Springs, Ark., Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), and states in Region 6 will hold the 17th Annual Stormwater Conference Oct. 18 to 22, 2015, in Hot Springs, Ark.

Agenda topics include:

• Storm water management programs (Phase 1 & 2);
• Sustainability, green infrastructure and low impact development (LID);
• Total maximum daily loads and watershed protection;
• BMP case studies;
• Construction and industrial storm water management; and
• Advanced topics and new technologies.

Keynote speakers:

• Stephen Luoni, University of Arkansas Design Center, director;
• Rich McLaughlin, Soil Erosion Control Research Facility at North Carolina State University;
• Brad Lancaster, Watershed Management Group, Arizona;
• Marty Matlock, University of Arkansas - Office of Sustainability;
• Delia Haak, Illinois River Watershed Partnership, executive director; and
• Jason Vogel, Oklahoma State University.

Workshops:

• Minimize Cost and Maximize Return: LID/GI Site Assessment and Design (EPA and San Antonio River Authority);
• Rainwater Harvesting: Brad Lancaster (Watershed Management Group, Arizona); and
• A Rain Barrel Workshop - Build and Teach Others (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service)

Special Events:

• EPA R6 GI/LID poster competition, sponsored by the Environmental & Water Resources Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers;
• Offsite industrial and construction storm water inspection courses; and
• GI/LID Panels and EPA/states inspection, compliance and enforcement panels.

The early registration fee of $300 has been extended to Sept. 15, 2015. After this date, a late registration fee of $355 will apply.

Source: GreenStream