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

MRC Low Impact Development Conference

Florida communities must reduce the amount of polluted stormwater entering coastal estuaries like the Indian River Lagoon.

Who:

Organization: Marine Resources Council

Contact: Steve Sharkey

Email: SharkeyMRC@gmail.com

Phone: (321) 978-8862

What: Conference

When: October 21, 2021 8:00 am

Where:

Center for Collaboration

1100 Rockledge Blvd.

Rockledge , FL 32955

Coordinates: 28.3433, -80.7274

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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.

Topic: Restoration