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{{alert|Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, organization, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.|alert-warning}} | {{alert|Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, organization, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.|alert-warning}} | ||
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==Current events== | ==Current events== | ||
− | + | '''See [[Training and webinar schedule]] for a full list of MPCA events.''' | |
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− | * | + | *[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/projects/stormwater/swseminars Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series]: June 23, 2022: David McCarthy, Monash Infrastructure Institute, Department of Civil Engineering; Real time monitoring and control of green infrastructure for improved stormwater management. '''NOTE THE 4 PM START TIME''' |
− | *[https://ccaps.umn.edu/minnesota-water-resources-conference Water Resources Conference], October | + | *[https://www.wef.org/StormwaterSummit WEF Stormwater Summit]: June 27-29, 2022. |
+ | *[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/msrc Minnesota Stormwater Research Council Annual Meeting], Thursday July 21, 9:30-4:00 PM (in-person and remote options). '''REGISTRATION REQUIRED''' | ||
+ | *[https://fortinconsulting.com/2022-symposium/#Agenda Salt Symposium 2022]: August 2-3, 2021 | ||
+ | *[https://ccaps.umn.edu/minnesota-water-resources-conference Water Resources Conference], October 18-19, 2022 | ||
===Events outside of Minnesota=== | ===Events outside of Minnesota=== | ||
{{alert|Note: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not endorse any organization, including those for training purposes|alert-info}} | {{alert|Note: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not endorse any organization, including those for training purposes|alert-info}} | ||
*Center for Watershed Protection - visit the [https://www.cwp.org/events/ Events page] | *Center for Watershed Protection - visit the [https://www.cwp.org/events/ Events page] | ||
− | *[https://www.stormcon.com/ StormCon | + | *[https://www.stormcon.com/ StormCon 2022]: September 26-28, National Harbor, MD |
*Visit [https://www.estormwater.com/events Stormwater Solutions Events page] for links and information on upcoming stormwater conferences and events | *Visit [https://www.estormwater.com/events Stormwater Solutions Events page] for links and information on upcoming stormwater conferences and events | ||
==Ongoing events and training== | ==Ongoing events and training== | ||
+ | *[https://www.estormwater.com/type/events Storm Water Solutions] - this page lists many stormwater events occurring in the United States | ||
*[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program]; University of Minnesota | *[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program]; University of Minnesota | ||
*[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/projects/stormwater/swseminars Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series]: The Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series brings exemplars of advanced stormwater innovation and knowledge to Minnesota to share what they’ve learned and how they’ve pushed the boundaries in the stormwater arena. The monthly seminar series is dedicated to stormwater and green infrastructure topics with an emphasis on successes and lessons learned from field implementation and applied research and evaluation, specifically for an audience of stormwater practitioners and professionals. Each event includes a presentation, panel discussion and Q&A with participants. Interested individuals can attend in-person at the St. Anthony Falls Lab, in-person at Minnesota Sea Grant at UMD, or participate online. | *[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/projects/stormwater/swseminars Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series]: The Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series brings exemplars of advanced stormwater innovation and knowledge to Minnesota to share what they’ve learned and how they’ve pushed the boundaries in the stormwater arena. The monthly seminar series is dedicated to stormwater and green infrastructure topics with an emphasis on successes and lessons learned from field implementation and applied research and evaluation, specifically for an audience of stormwater practitioners and professionals. Each event includes a presentation, panel discussion and Q&A with participants. Interested individuals can attend in-person at the St. Anthony Falls Lab, in-person at Minnesota Sea Grant at UMD, or participate online. | ||
*[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training Smart Salting training] - The goal of this training is to help property managers save money and protect water resources by using less salt to de-ice parking lots, sidewalks and other surfaces. [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training-calendar Smart salting training calendar] | *[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training Smart Salting training] - The goal of this training is to help property managers save money and protect water resources by using less salt to de-ice parking lots, sidewalks and other surfaces. [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/smart-salting-training-calendar Smart salting training calendar] | ||
+ | *[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-series Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series] | ||
*Blue Thumb [http://www.blue-thumb.org/events/ offers ongoing classes on rain gardens and shoreline stabilization] | *Blue Thumb [http://www.blue-thumb.org/events/ offers ongoing classes on rain gardens and shoreline stabilization] | ||
*'''Help keep our natural waterways clean by stenciling storm drains in Minneapolis'''. Are you interested in participating in an activity that will help to improve the water quality of the lakes, creeks and the Mississippi River in Minneapolis? We have just the thing for you: Storm Drain Stenciling! This is a great team-building activity that you, where your friends, neighbors & friends can do something good for your community. For more information, contact the Storm Drain Stenciling Program coordinator, Lane Christianson at [mailto:lane.christianson@minneapolismn.gov lane.christianson@minneapolismn.gov] or 612-673-2522. You can also visit the City of Minneapolis [http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/stormwater/stenciling Storm Drain Stenciling web page] or use the keyword *stencil* at the City’s [http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ website]. Minneapolis Public Works provides everything you will need free of charge, including: | *'''Help keep our natural waterways clean by stenciling storm drains in Minneapolis'''. Are you interested in participating in an activity that will help to improve the water quality of the lakes, creeks and the Mississippi River in Minneapolis? We have just the thing for you: Storm Drain Stenciling! This is a great team-building activity that you, where your friends, neighbors & friends can do something good for your community. For more information, contact the Storm Drain Stenciling Program coordinator, Lane Christianson at [mailto:lane.christianson@minneapolismn.gov lane.christianson@minneapolismn.gov] or 612-673-2522. You can also visit the City of Minneapolis [http://www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/stormwater/stenciling Storm Drain Stenciling web page] or use the keyword *stencil* at the City’s [http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ website]. Minneapolis Public Works provides everything you will need free of charge, including: | ||
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*Metro Blooms, a non-profit group that coordinates the Blue Thumb program, offers workshops on a variety of topics primarily for homeowners. For more information, visit the [https://metroblooms.org/events/list/ Metro Blooms workshop webpage] or call 651-699-2426. | *Metro Blooms, a non-profit group that coordinates the Blue Thumb program, offers workshops on a variety of topics primarily for homeowners. For more information, visit the [https://metroblooms.org/events/list/ Metro Blooms workshop webpage] or call 651-699-2426. | ||
+ | *[https://rwmwd.org/events/ Ramsey-Washington Watershed District Events] | ||
+ | *[https://www.capitolregionwd.org/news/ Capitol Region Watershed District News] | ||
− | == | + | ==Ongoing webinar series== |
{{alert|Note: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not endorse any organization, including those for training purposes|alert-info}} | {{alert|Note: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not endorse any organization, including those for training purposes|alert-info}} | ||
+ | *[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/projects/stormwater/swseminars Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series] | ||
+ | *[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-series Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series] | ||
*EPA Green Infrastructure Webcast Series: This series is geared toward public officials and practitioners just beginning to implement green infrastructure, as well as those looking to enhance established programs. For more information, go to the [https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-webcast-series EPA's Green Infrastructure web site]. | *EPA Green Infrastructure Webcast Series: This series is geared toward public officials and practitioners just beginning to implement green infrastructure, as well as those looking to enhance established programs. For more information, go to the [https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-webcast-series EPA's Green Infrastructure web site]. | ||
*Forester University Live and On-Demand Webinars: These webinars focus on a variety of water quality issues, including municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) program implementation, construction site erosion control practices, and post-construction stormwater management. Visit the [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=42 Live Webinar webpage] to see upcoming webinars or the [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=85 stormwater], [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=78 erosion control], [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=64 construction], or [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=101 water efficiency] On Demand Webinar webpages to see webinars that are available to be viewed today. | *Forester University Live and On-Demand Webinars: These webinars focus on a variety of water quality issues, including municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) program implementation, construction site erosion control practices, and post-construction stormwater management. Visit the [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=42 Live Webinar webpage] to see upcoming webinars or the [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=85 stormwater], [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=78 erosion control], [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=64 construction], or [https://www.foresteruniversity.com/ProductSubCats.aspx?SubCatID=101 water efficiency] On Demand Webinar webpages to see webinars that are available to be viewed today. | ||
*Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Network: This series is on issues that impact the Chesapkeake Bay watershed, but the concepts may be applied to other areas. These webinars are generally free. For more information, visit the [http://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/categories/webcasts/ Upcoming Webinars webpage], or to see what's available on demand, visit the [http://chesapeakestormwater.net/category/events/archived-webcasts-events/ Archived Webinars webpage]. | *Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Network: This series is on issues that impact the Chesapkeake Bay watershed, but the concepts may be applied to other areas. These webinars are generally free. For more information, visit the [http://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/categories/webcasts/ Upcoming Webinars webpage], or to see what's available on demand, visit the [http://chesapeakestormwater.net/category/events/archived-webcasts-events/ Archived Webinars webpage]. | ||
− | *[https:// | + | *[https://sustainability-innovation.asu.edu/sustainable-cities/category/scn-events/ Sustainable Cities Network]: Many free webinars on a wide range of sustainability topics. |
*Center for Watershed Protection - visit the [https://www.cwp.org/events/ Events page] | *Center for Watershed Protection - visit the [https://www.cwp.org/events/ Events page] | ||
*[https://www.fs.fed.us/research/urban-webinars/ Urban Forest Connections Webinar Series] | *[https://www.fs.fed.us/research/urban-webinars/ Urban Forest Connections Webinar Series] | ||
==Past events== | ==Past events== | ||
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+ | *U of MN P8 training on the use of the P8 software. P8 is a free software package for modeling stormwater pollutant management in urban watersheds. This training will be offered online through zoom in the afternoons of March 2 and March 3, with a short session on February 23 to confirm software installation and access. For more information on this training, [https://erosion.umn.edu/courses-registration/ed8001-using-p8-software-model go to this link]. | ||
+ | *[https://www.eventscribe.net/2022/IECA2022/ International Erosion Control Association Annual Conference], Minneapolis, MN, February 15-18, 2022 | ||
+ | *[https://sustainability-innovation.asu.edu/sustainable-cities/category/scn-events/ MPCA Pretreatment webinar], January 19, 2022 | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=May_2021_street_sweeping_webinar MPCA Street sweeping webinar], Thursday May 13, 9:30-11:00 | ||
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=May_2021_engineered_media_webinar MPCA Engineered/bioretention media webinar], Wednesday May 26, 9:30-11:00 | ||
+ | *[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/news-events/mnswseries-15 Permeable Pavement Maintenance: Designing to Reduce Maintenance, Planning for Maintenance Frequency, and Effective Techniques to Restore Pavement Hydraulics], Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 10:00am | ||
+ | *[https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-series Managing Phosphorus Pollution with Stormwater Bioretention Systems: A Soil Study], Tuesday, June 8th, '''10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ''EDT''''' | ||
+ | *[https://mnerosion.org/ Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA)] MS4 Workshop, March 25, 2021 9am-12:30pm. Register [https://web.cvent.com/event/d6cd4252-f66a-4355-8458-ff0aeb9c0c76/summary here]. | ||
*Minnesota Erosion Control Association: [http://mnerosion.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Whats-Brewing-MICROPLASTICS_A-BREWING-STORMWATER-ISSUE_Registration_Form.pdf What's Brewing, Microplastics: A Brewing Stormwater Issue]. April 23, 2020, 4:30-7:30, Urban Growler, St. Paul. | *Minnesota Erosion Control Association: [http://mnerosion.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Whats-Brewing-MICROPLASTICS_A-BREWING-STORMWATER-ISSUE_Registration_Form.pdf What's Brewing, Microplastics: A Brewing Stormwater Issue]. April 23, 2020, 4:30-7:30, Urban Growler, St. Paul. | ||
*University of Minnesota - Inspection and Maintenance of Permanent Stormwater Treatment Practices (Workshop MR4701). May 11 & 12, 2020, U of M Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen MN. This course is designed for those who inspect, maintain or direct maintenance on stormwater control measures and practices, such as ponds and infiltration systems. [https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Registration and more information] | *University of Minnesota - Inspection and Maintenance of Permanent Stormwater Treatment Practices (Workshop MR4701). May 11 & 12, 2020, U of M Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen MN. This course is designed for those who inspect, maintain or direct maintenance on stormwater control measures and practices, such as ponds and infiltration systems. [https://www.erosion.umn.edu/ Registration and more information] |
See Training and webinar schedule for a full list of MPCA events.
NOTE: WE DO NOT CHECK THESE LINKS AND THEREFORE SOME MAY NO LONGER BE LIVE