Event:MRC Low Impact Development Conference 2021-10-21

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MRC Low Impact Development Conference

Florida communities must reduce the amount of polluted stormwater entering coastal estuaries, especially the Indian River Lagoon. Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) represent the most progressive trends in stormwater management to protect water quality.

Who:

Organization: Marine Resources Council

Contact: Steve Sharkey

Email: SharkeyMRC@gmail.com

Phone: (321) 978-8862

What: Conference

When: October 21, 2021 9:00 am

Where:

Center for Collaboration

1100 Rockledge Blvd.

Rockledge , FL 32955

Why:

Cause: Low Impact Development

Region: Florida East Coast

Water Body: Estuary

Web Link: MRC Low Impact Development Conference

Save the Indian River Lagoon by implementing advanced stormwater management practices.

Florida communities must reduce the amount of polluted stormwater entering coastal estuaries like the Indian River Lagoon. Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) represent the most progressive trends in stormwater management to protect water quality. This conference covers the full range of LID/GI tools, from comprehensive land use planning and manual creation to engineered design and construction of green roofs, infiltration devices, cisterns, and bioretention areas. In addition, experts will share case studies that demonstrate cost-effective means to set and meet pollution load reductions, recharge groundwater aquifers, and prevent flooding.

Engineers, planners, builders, developers, resource managers, public works and stormwater personnel, environmental professionals, scientists, educators, and advocates will benefit from the experience of Florida’s leading LID/GI experts. Experts will showcase LID/GI design tools, policies, projects, and case studies and facilitate the discussion to begin the transition to a new future in stormwater management.

Program

DETAILED PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED

Note: All times listed are Eastern Standard Time & are subject to change.

Complimentary continental breakfast (8 a.m.), lunch (12 p.m.), and beverage service will be provided for conference attendees on both days, with a complimentary Happy Hour Reception on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at 5 p.m.

Presentation day and times are to be determined.

Topics Include

• Building a better way - Making the Case for LID
• Coastal Resiliency and Green Infrastructure
• Preparing the Landscape for Development
• Florida Stormwater Rulemaking, Past, Present, and Future
• Low Impact Development Engineering Designs
• LID/GI cost-efficiency
• LID/GI maintenance and evaluation
• Stormwater/LID Manuals & Policies
• Panel discussion on obstacles to implementation

Please stay tuned in for program updates and details.

Presenters & Special Guests

Bios & Details Coming Soon.

• Mike Hardin, P.E., Ph.D., Geosyntec Consultants
• Eban Bean, Ph.D., P.E., University of Florida
• Chris Bogdon, Ferguson Waterworks
• Donald Carpenter, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP – Drummond Carpenter Engineering & Research
• Cammie Dewey, P.E., St. John’s River Water Management District
• Mike Hardin, P.E., Ph.D., Geosyntec Consultants
• Pierce Jones, Ph.D., University of Florida
• Kelli Hammer-Levi – Pinellas County
• Eric Livingston, Watershed Management Services, LLC
• Marty Wanielista, PH.D. P.E., University of Central Florida

Registration Rates

All attendees $200

Fees include general admission, continental breakfast & lunch both days, with Happy Hour Reception on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

Register for the MRC LID Conference at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-impact-development-conference-tickets-159641960401?aff=mrcirl

Topic: Restoration

Additional Date: October 22, 2021 9:00 am
MRC Low Impact Development Conference 2021-10-21
Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) represent the most progressive trends in stormwater management to protect water quality.