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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− | + | {{alert|We only periodically update this page, so the current events section may be out of date. Look at bottom of this page to see date of last update.|alert-info}} | |
− | + | ==Current events== | |
+ | '''See [[Training and webinar schedule]] for a full list of MPCA events.''' | ||
− | + | {{alert|Note: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not endorse any organization, including those for training purposes|alert-info}} | |
− | * | + | *[https://mnerosion.org/ Minnesota Erosion Control Association Annual Conference], January 24-26, St. Cloud, Minnesota |
+ | *[https://cwp.org/2023-national-conference/# National Watershed and Stormwater Conference], Center for Watershed Protection, April 24 – April 27, 2023, San Diego, California | ||
+ | *[https://www.wef.org/StormwaterSummit WEF Stormwater Summit 2023], June 27, 2023 - June 29, 2023, Kansas City, Missouri | ||
+ | *[https://www.awwa.org/Events-Education/Sustainable-Water-Management#6800790-attend Sustainable Water Management Conference], Sunday, Apr 16, 2023 - Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023 | ||
+ | *[https://www.stormcon.com/ StormCon], August 28-30, Dallas, Texas | ||
+ | ==Ongoing events and training== | ||
+ | *[https://www.estormwater.com/editorial-topical/events Storm Water Solutions] - this page used to list many stormwater events occurring in the United States but appears to not be currently maintained | ||
+ | *[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. | ||
+ | *Center for Watershed Protection - visit the [https://www.cwp.org/events/ Events page] | ||
+ | *[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.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] | ||
+ | *'''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: | ||
+ | **A custom GIS based map created just for your area | ||
+ | **Mylar stencils (specific to the body of water your neighborhood discharges to) | ||
+ | **Water-based paint for stenciling | ||
+ | **Garbage bags, latex gloves, broom & dustpan | ||
+ | **Educational door hangers about stormwater that can be distributed to local homes & businesses | ||
+ | **Safety vests & glasses | ||
+ | *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 | + | ==Ongoing webinar series== |
− | * | + | {{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]. | ||
+ | *[https://stormwateruniv.com/forester-university/ Stormwater University] Formerly Forester University Live, this site used to have access to webinars focusing 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. The site now appears to focus on stormwater courses. | ||
+ | *[https://chesapeakestormwater.net/ 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. | ||
+ | *[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] | ||
+ | *[https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/products/multimedia/webinars/urbanforestconnections Urban Forest Connections Webinar Series] | ||
==Past events== | ==Past events== | ||
+ | NOTE: WE DO NOT CHECK THESE LINKS AND THEREFORE SOME MAY NO LONGER BE LIVE | ||
+ | *[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://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 | ||
+ | *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. | ||
+ | *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] | ||
+ | *[http://cswea.org/ Central States Water Environment Association] 93rd annual meeting, May 18-20, 2020, River Centre – Saint Paul, Minnesota. [http://cswea.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CallForAbstracts_September3.pdf Call for abstracts] (Note abstract deadline is extended to December 1, 2019) | ||
+ | *Salt Symposium, August 5th at Medina Entertainment Center and live streamed to your computer. [https://fortinconsulting.com/ Link here for more information and to register]. A trade show will accompany the symposium. | ||
+ | *Smart Salting for Property Managers, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Edina Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility | ||
+ | *[http://mnerosion.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2020-MECA-Conference-Schedule-Highlights.pdf Minnesota Erosion Control Association, 32nd Annual Conference], January 21-23, Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth Minnesota | ||
+ | *[https://clu-in.org/conf/itrc/stormwaterbmp/ Panel Event: Stormwater Best Management Practices Performance Evaluation]; Sponsored by: Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council, December 5, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM, CST | ||
+ | *[https://mailchi.mp/9a9a1f2a9ce3/road-salt-news-save-the-date-2000853?e=9426e7876c Road Salt Symposium]: October 24, 2019, Jimmy’s Event Center, Vadnais Heights | ||
+ | *The MPCA is offering a new state certification course: Smart Salting for Property Managers, on August 21, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District in Chanhassen. There is no fee for the training, but registration is required. [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mpca-smart-salting-for-property-managers-training-tickets-57837839535 Sign up online at EventBrite]. | ||
+ | *[https://greytogreenconference.org/ Grey to Green - Green Infrastructure Conference]: Minneapolis, September 30-October 1, 2019. Currently there is a call for papers. [https://greytogreenconference.org/about Read more here] | ||
+ | *[https://www.wrc.umn.edu/projects/stormwater/swseminars MN Stormwater Seminar Series] - monthly at St. Anthony Falls Lab, Minneapolis, MN | ||
+ | *Stormwater Practices Inspection and Maintenance Certification Workshop. [https://learning.umn.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=14826478 Register here] | ||
+ | **Recertification - [https://learning.umn.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=15154957 link here] | ||
+ | *[https://ccaps.umn.edu/minnesota-water-resources-conference Minnesota Water Resources Conference], October 15−16, 2019, Saint Paul RiverCentre | ||
+ | *[https://www.omswconference.org/?M%2520Call%2520for%2520Abstracts%2520Reminder&utm_campaign=EWRI-20181128-O&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua Operation & Maintenance of Stormwater Control Measures - A National Forum for O&M of Green and Gray Stormwater Infrastructure]. August 4-7, 2019, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI), American Society of Civil Engineers. | ||
+ | **[https://www.omswconference.org/program Program at a glance] | ||
+ | *Webinar: June 18, 2019, 9:30-11:00 - [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Manual_webinars Minnesota Stormwater Manual updates on Stormwater Pretreatment Practices] | ||
+ | *[https://www.erosion.umn.edu/certification-courses/regulatory-enforcement Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program: Regulatory Enforcement] - May 9, 2019, Oakdale, MN | ||
+ | *Industrial stormwater training workshop, March 14, 2019. IS2202 - Industrial Stormwater Regulations, SWPPPs, Sampling and Monitoring. The registration fee is $170 and the workshop will be from 8am to 4:30pm. Visit the [https://www.erosion.umn.edu/certification-courses/industrial-stormwater-regulations-swppps-sampling-and-monitoring U of M Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program’s website] for more information or to register. [https://www.erosion.umn.edu/schedule-and-registration-forms/schedule Register online] or view and fill out the [https://www.erosion.umn.edu/sites/erosion.umn.edu/files/isw_fy19-brochure.pdf paper registration form]. | ||
+ | *[http://mnerosion.org/ Minnesota Erosion Control Conference (MECA) 31st Annual Conference], January 29th – 31st, 2019, Willmar, Minnesota | ||
+ | **[http://mnerosion.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Click-here-for-the-2019-MECA-Pre-Conference-Workshop-Options.pdf Pre-conference workshops] | ||
+ | **[http://mnerosion.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Click-Here-for-Full-2019-Conference-Schedule.pdf Full conference agenda] | ||
+ | **[http://mnerosion.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Click-here-to-download-the-2019-MECA-Conference-Registration-Forms.pdf Registration forms] and [https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=2542572 on-line registration] | ||
+ | *[https://freshwater.org/road-salt-symposium/ 18th Annual Road Salt Symposium], February 7, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m, (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.), Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth MN 55447 | ||
+ | *Nov. 29-Dec. 1: [https://www.mnwatershed.org/annual-conference-trade-show/ Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts conference], Arrowwood, Alexandria. | ||
+ | *[https://freshwater.org/2019-road-salt-symposium/ 18th Annual Road Salt Symposium], February 7, 2019, Location: Plymouth, MN | ||
+ | *Posted 7/17/18: [https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/campus-rainworks-challenge-0 Announcing the 2018 Campus RainWorks Challenge]! - The Campus RainWorks Challenge seeks to engage with undergraduate and graduate students to foster a dialogue about stormwater management and showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. The Campus RainWorks Challenge is open to institutions of higher education across the United States and its territories. College students form interdisciplinary teams with the support and guidance of a faculty sponsor. Teams must meet all of the eligibility requirements in the [https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/2018-campus-rainworks-challenge-competition-brief 2018 Campus RainWorks Challenge Brief]. | ||
+ | *University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program: For more information on stormwater training for contractors, engineers, municipal, and industrial site staff see the Program [http://www.erosion.umn.edu website] and the current [http://www.erosion.umn.edu/schedule-and-registration-forms/schedule class schedule]. | ||
+ | *CENTRAL STATES WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION, Minnesota Section, 2018 Conference on the Environment, November 7, 2018, Minneapolis Convention Center. | ||
+ | **[http://cswea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/COE-Mailer_EarlyBird_2018-08-14.pdf Flyer] | ||
+ | **[http://cswea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CoE_2018_Program_FINAL_2018-10-22.pdf Program - There is a stormwater track] | ||
+ | **[https://cswea.wufoo.com/forms/2018-coe-attendee-registration/ Registration]. | ||
+ | *Oct. 25, 2018: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freshwaters-50th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-50096269290 Freshwater Society 50th anniversary, Minnesota History Center] | ||
+ | *[https://ccaps.umn.edu/minnesota-water-resources-conference 2018 Minnesota Water Resources Conference]: October 16–17, 2018, Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre | ||
+ | *[http://mnerosion.org/workshops/ Minnesota Erosion Control Association Improving MS4 Compliance Workshop], October 10, 2018, Location: St. Cloud, MN | ||
+ | *[http://cswea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Brownfields-BMPs-and-Brews-Tour.pdf Brownfields, BMPs and Brews]. Thursday, September 20, 2018, 2-4 p.m. Surly Brewing and Towerside District Stormwater Park, Minneapolis. Event is free, but [https://cswea.wufoo.com/forms/2018-mn-stormwater-brewery-tour/ registration is required]. This event is sponsored by the Minnesota Section Stormwater Committee of the [http://cswea.org/ Central States Water Environment Association] | ||
+ | *[https://www.saintpaulaudubon.org/2018-landscape-revival-native-plant-expo-market/ 2018 Landscape Revival: Native Plant Expo & Market]. June 2 and June 9. Native Plant Expo and Market offers gardeners one convenient location to shop for Minnesota native plants from 6 local native growers and learn how to use the plants from conservation organizations. The goal of Landscape Revival is to promote the use of native plants by educating about their benefits for wildlife habitat, pollinators, water quality and landscape diversity. | ||
+ | * '''[https://www.ewricongress.org/ World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2018, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN, June 4-7]'''. The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) is one of nine technical institutes of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the largest civil engineers' association in the world. This annual conference features hundreds of presentations throughout 13 concurrent technical sessions per day covering 20 technical areas. Its location in Minneapolis for 2018 provides a unique opportunity to learn about cutting edge issues and activities from a variety of water perspectives, with substantial sessions dedicated to urban water resources and stormwater issues. '''Daily and full conference registration options are still available'''. | ||
+ | *'''March 19''' from 9:30 to 11:30 at Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation and '''April 23''', 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Richfield Community Center. '''Illicit Discharge Management''' workshop sponsored by the University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Program. To register, go to the [https://www.erosion.umn.edu/news/idde University of Minnesota's web site] | ||
+ | *'''February 22, 2018''' from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - '''Fundamentals of Lake Process and Nutrient Impairment''' - A one day workshop to learn and communicate the framework of delisting a lake using nutrient criteria. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension. For more information, click [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onCDN1BA4tAPQcY8O21yeawHgOW0J4P3/view here] | ||
+ | *'''February 8, 2018'''. '''Road Salt Symposium''' at the Plymouth Creek Center in Plymouth, MN. For more information and to register, go to the [https://freshwater.org/2018-road-salt-symposium Freshwater Society's] web site. | ||
+ | *'''January 23, 2018'''. Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) pre-conference workshop on improving MS4 compliance – enforcement, education, & program evolution. This training will focus on the good, bad and ugly of enforcing your MS4 permit requirements. We will take a look at tips and examples of regulating site plans and SWPPP designs as well as enforcing site violations and illicit discharges. Includes discussions on how to implement program procedures, including enforcement response procedures. There will be idea sharing and examples for educating internal staff and elected officials. MPCA staff will present on the upcoming permit reissuance and what changes to expect in the future. The class will end with an opportunity for you to bring your questions to discuss with MPCA Staff and other MS4 entities. For more information and to register, go to [http://mnerosion.org MECA's web site] | ||
+ | * '''January 23-25, 2018''': Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) Conference and Trade Show at the DoubleTree Park Place in Minneapolis. Five pre-conference workshops on January 23 and dozens of sessions on January 24 and 25. For more information and to register, go to [http://mnerosion.org MECA's web site] | ||
+ | *'''January 9, 2018''' from 1:30 to 3:30 CST. Live webinar on maximizing stormwater best management practices for phosphorus removal. Sponsored by the MPCA. Speakers include Joe Bischoff, Wenck and Associated, Andy Erickson and Sarah Hobbie from the University of Minnesota. To view the recorded webinar, click on this [https://mpca.webex.com/ec3100/eventcenter/recording/recordAction.do?theAction=poprecord&siteurl=mpca&entappname=url3100&internalRecordTicket=4832534b00000004256c028e065ca3a799b6154cd384d836b2b4a4b218771056f648998793f90d16&renewticket=0&isurlact=true&format=short&rnd=0907833259&RCID=45a931db9fe95739bb7d94321aa77678&rID=118053842&needFilter=false&recordID=118053842&apiname=lsr.php&AT=pb&actappname=ec3100&&SP=EC&entactname=%2FnbrRecordingURL.do&actname=%2Feventcenter%2Fframe%2Fg.do link] | ||
+ | *MS4 Workshop on Effective Inspections, '''October 25, 2017''' at the Rogers Community Center in Rogers, MN. For more information, go to [http://mnerosion.org/ MECA's] web site. | ||
+ | *Minnesota Water Resources Conference, '''October 17-18, 2017''' at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. For more information go to the [http://cce.umn.edu/minnesota-water-resources-conference?utm_source=UPDATES%3A+May+2017&utm_campaign=UPDATES%3A+May+2017&utm_medium=email/ University of Minnesota's] web site. | ||
+ | *Rebecca Higgins and Mike Trojan of the MPCA presented at the Minnesota Section-ASCE meeting on October 19. The topic was ''Stormwater Infiltration at Contaminated Sites''. | ||
+ | *Erosion and Sediment Control Field Seminar on '''Tuesday, August 1''' in Sartell, MN. For more information and to register, go to the [http://mnerosion.org/ Minnesota Erosion Control Association's] web site | ||
+ | *MPCA webinar on Bioretention, Tuesday, '''May 30 from 1:30-3:00'''. Speakers include Fred Rozumalski, Barr Engineering and Marcey Bean, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. To attend the webinar, click on this [https://mpca.webex.com/mpca/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6da88b36fd50f47682c16c4e08fa3404 link] | ||
+ | *Erosion and Sediment Control Field Seminar, '''May 17, 2017''' in Jordan Minnesota. For more information and to register, go to [http://mnerosion.org/ MECA's] web site | ||
+ | *[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5vCZ7_pT0faRVFqUklLaHY4Q3c/view Stormwater Practice Maintenance Certification Workshop]: '''May 8-9, 2017''' at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota. | ||
+ | *Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) Calculator Webinar: Wednesday, '''March 15 from 1:30-3:00'''. The webinar included information on using the new underground infiltration BMP, using the updated harvest and use BMP and using the new impervious surface disconnection BMP. To watch the recorded webinar and see the presentations, go to [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Stormwater_Manual_webinars the Stormwater Manual Webinars] page | ||
+ | *The third annual funding strategies workshop was held on Monday, '''February 6, 2017''' from 1:00-4:30 at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road North in St. Paul. Funding sources from the Board of Water and Soil Resources, Public Facilities Authority and MPCA was discussed, along with successful grant recipients. All the materials from the workshop can be found on the [https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Funding Funding] page | ||
+ | *Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) and Stormwater Management Conference and Trade Show, '''January 31-February 2, 2017''' in Mankato Minnesota. For more information go to [http://mnerosion.org/ MECA's] web site | ||
+ | *16th Annual Road Salt Symposium, Thursday, '''February 2, 2017''' from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Mounds View Event Center in Mounds View. For more information, and to register, go to [http://freshwater.org/annual-road-salt-symposium-fights-chloride-pollution/ the Freshwater Society's] web site. | ||
+ | *MS4 Workshop on Effective Inspections, '''January 31, 2017''' from 9:00-4:00 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN. For more information and to register, go to [http://mnerosion.org/ MECA's] web site. | ||
+ | *Stormwater Manual webinar on Stormwater and Rainwater Harvest and Use/Reuse, '''January 25''' from 1:30-3:00. To watch the recorded webinar, click [https://mpca.webex.com/mw3000/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=mpca&service=6 here] | ||
+ | *Stormwater Manual webinar on Infiltration practices, '''December 15, 2016'''; 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. To watch the recorded webinar, click [https://mpca.webex.com/mpca/lsr.php?RCID=fdfcd82e35f148eeb0399c6fddf34df6 here] | ||
+ | *Minnesota Water Resources Conference, '''October 18-19, 2016''' at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. For more information, go to the [http://www.wrc.umn.edu/news-events/waterconf/ Minnesota Water Resources Conference] web site. | ||
+ | *Clean Water Summit, '''September 22, 2016''' at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The theme of the summit is: Green Infrastructure for Clean Water-Rethinking Redevelopment and Retrofits. More information can be found at the [http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2016cleanwatersummit.aspx/ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum] web site. | ||
+ | *Erosion and Sediment Control Regulatory Enforcement training on Tuesday, '''May 17''' from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation District in Oakdale. For more information, contact the [http://www.erosion.umn.edu/certification-courses/regulatory-enforcement University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program] | ||
+ | *Stormwater Practices Inspection and Maintenance Certification on '''May 9-10''' from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. For more information, contact the [http://www.erosion.umn.edu/certification-courses/bmp-maintenance/University of Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program] | ||
+ | *Water Reuse Workshop, Monday, '''May 2,''' 2016 at CHS Field in St. Paul. Sponsored by the Freshwater Society, this is a "first of it's kind" event exploring the potential benefits for water reuse in Minnesota. For more information, to to the [http://freshwater.org/water-reuse-workshop/ Freshwater Society's] web site. | ||
+ | *Stormwater Management on Contaminated Land, '''April 13''', 2016 at Barr Engineering. For more information and to register, go to the [http://mnbrownfields.org/upcoming-events-renewable-energy-on-brownfields-stormwater-management/ Minnesota Brownfields] web site | ||
+ | *Green Roofs and Watersheds, Thursday, '''March 24, 2016''' at the Penfield Apartments in St. Paul. The event is free and is sponsored by the Minnesota Green Roofs Council. The event begins at 4:30 with a tour of the Penfield green roof and a discussion from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. For additional information and to register, go to the [http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f8168207ff7dfd7d66979a5bf&id=3feccc3675&e=16c9ac1ee9 Minnesota Green Roofs Council] web site | ||
+ | *MS4 Permit Workshop focused on inspection aspects of meeting your MS4 permit. Thursday, February 25, 2016' in Rochester, MN and on '''March 24, 2016''' in Brainerd. For more information and to register, [http://mnerosion.org/ go to the Minnesota Erosion Control Association web site] or contact the MECA office at 320-685-5444. | ||
+ | *Stormwater Meets Living Streets/GreenSteps Cities Workshop on Tuesday, '''March 8''' at the League of Minnesota Cities in St. Paul. For more information and to register, [http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/ go to the Minnesota GreenStep Cities web site]. This event is free. | ||
+ | *15th Annual Road Salt Symposium on '''February 4''', 2016 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN. For more information and to register, [http://freshwater.org/15th-annual-road-salt-symposium-agenda/ go the Freshwater Society's web site]. | ||
+ | *Stormwater Funding Strategies Workshop on '''February 3,''' 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the MPCA, 520 Lafayette Road North in St. Paul. For more information, contact Anne Gelbmann, MPCA Stormwater Section at anne.gelbmann@state.mn.us. Agenda:[[file:Agenda 2 03 16.docx]] | ||
+ | *Applied Environmental Statistics Workshop, sponsored by the University of Minnesota Stormwater Education Program, '''February 1-5''', 2016 in Farmington. For more information and to register, [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2ukVHiz4qEKYkN5Y2l3QXNqam8/view?pref=2&pli=1/ go to the University's web site]. | ||
+ | *Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) Annual erosion Control and Stormwater Management Conference and Trade Show. Double Tree Park Place, Minneapolis, MN. '''January 26th-28th, 2016'''. For more information, [http://mnerosion.org/ go the MECA web site]. | ||
+ | *Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual conference. '''December 6,7,8''', 2015 in Bloomington. For more information, go to the [http://www.maswcd.org/Annual_Convention/annual_convention.htm/the MASWCD web site] | ||
+ | *The University of Minnesota Stormwater Education Program offers various classes throughout the year. Upcoming classes include an Applied Environmental Statistics Workshop on November 16-20 and an Introductory Environmental Statistics Workshop on '''December 15, 2015'''. For more information, visit the [http://www.extension.umn.edu/environment/stormwater/ University of Minnesota Stormwater Education Program] | ||
+ | *Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts annual conference and trade show. '''December 3-4''', 2015 in Alexandria, MN. Go to [http://www.mnwatershed.org/ the MN Association of Watershed District's web site] for more information. | ||
+ | *Soil Science Society of America Conference [https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2015am/webprogram/Session14672.html Symposium--Soil and Vegetation Management for Stormwater Control] (Session 44); Monday, '''November 16, 2015''': 8:00 AM-11:50 AM; Minneapolis Convention Center, L100 IJ. Note this is part of the joint ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Conference. | ||
+ | *LEED Lunch and Learn: Sustainable Stormwater Infrastructure, Tuesday, '''November 17''', 2015 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Stantec in Roseville, MN. For more information, go the [http://www.usgbcmn.org/ai1ec_event/leed-lunch-and-learn/ US Green Building Council, Minnesota Chapter] web site. | ||
*Erosion and Sediment Control Field Seminar , Wednesday, '''September 29''', 2015 in Cottage Grove. See the latest erosion and sediment control products and demonstrations. Sponsored by MN Erosion Control Association, South Washington Watershed District and East-Metro Water Resource Education Program. For more information and to register, to go the [http://mnerosion.org/ Minnesota Erosion Control's web site] | *Erosion and Sediment Control Field Seminar , Wednesday, '''September 29''', 2015 in Cottage Grove. See the latest erosion and sediment control products and demonstrations. Sponsored by MN Erosion Control Association, South Washington Watershed District and East-Metro Water Resource Education Program. For more information and to register, to go the [http://mnerosion.org/ Minnesota Erosion Control's web site] | ||
*Minnesota Water Resources Conference, '''October 13-14, 2015''', at the St. Paul RiverCentre. For more information, go to [https://www.wrc.umn.edu/waterconf the University of Minnesota's web site] | *Minnesota Water Resources Conference, '''October 13-14, 2015''', at the St. Paul RiverCentre. For more information, go to [https://www.wrc.umn.edu/waterconf the University of Minnesota's web site] | ||
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*Stormwater U-Innovations in BMPs; Tuesday, April 1,2014 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Maplewood Community Center. $40.00. The workshop will be a series of short and informative presentations from local implements utilizing innovative designs, install techniques, maintenance strategies and stormwater best management practices, including soil amendments, iron enhanced sand filters, tree pits and trenches, stormwater harvesting, Hydro-excavation of buried utilities and more. Register on line at http://z.umn.edu/innovation | *Stormwater U-Innovations in BMPs; Tuesday, April 1,2014 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Maplewood Community Center. $40.00. The workshop will be a series of short and informative presentations from local implements utilizing innovative designs, install techniques, maintenance strategies and stormwater best management practices, including soil amendments, iron enhanced sand filters, tree pits and trenches, stormwater harvesting, Hydro-excavation of buried utilities and more. Register on line at http://z.umn.edu/innovation | ||
*15th Annual St. Croix Basin Conference [https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/whatwedo/water-quality/st-croix-basin-conference Protecting the St Croix River Basin]; April 8, 2014 University Center UW River Falls, Wisconsin | *15th Annual St. Croix Basin Conference [https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/whatwedo/water-quality/st-croix-basin-conference Protecting the St Croix River Basin]; April 8, 2014 University Center UW River Falls, Wisconsin | ||
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