Infrastructure to Control Storm Events on Agenda at National Stormwater Conference

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Jul 02, 2014, 12:45 ET

PORTLAND, Ore., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Stormwater pollution is a dilemma all across the country—Selecting the right Best Management Practices (BMPs) is crucial for protecting and improving watersheds, but understanding the array of choices and the conditions in which different BMPs are most effective can seem overwhelming. Are you prepared to make informed decisions and to conform to the rules and regulations for environmental compliance or develop infrastructure to control storm events?

StormCon announces the addition of "BMP Selection to Improve Your Watershed." A detailed description of various BMPs is given—from ponds, alum injection systems, and constructed wetlands, to various types of media filters, inlet devices, sand filters, hydrodynamic devices, and more. Low Impact Development rainwater harvesting methods, TMDLs, and flood studies will be reviewed. Additional information on our diverse comprehensive workshop series is available at http://stormcon.com/preconference.html

In addition, on the final day of the conference the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives will discuss upcoming changes and developments in the national stormwater program and to answer questions from the audience. Classes are filling up quickly, so don't wait—register today! Course descriptions and registration information can be found at www.stormcon.com

The StormCon program includes more than 160 educational sessions presented by the nation's leading stormwater experts and covers a range of material focusing on LID, Urban Retrofit, BMP case studies, Stormwater program management, NPDES, water-quality monitoring, Industrial Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure to control storm events, and advanced research topics.

StormCon offers the unparalleled opportunity to learn from the very best in the field. With the increasingly urgent demand to protect our watersheds, the pollution prevention strategies and technologies being discussed and on display at StormCon should not be missed.

Participants will be key personnel from potentially impacted communities and organizations including NEBC, EPA, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, WA State Dept of Ecology, Texas Environmental Affairs Dept, Boulder, CO, Austin, TX, University of Kentucky, Portland, Seattle, US Army Corps of Engineers, Amec, Oregon Environmental Council, AbTech, Contech, kpff, Modular Wetlands, Kanaflex, Brown & Caldwell, CleanWay Environmental, Kennedy/Jenks, Washington Stormwater Center, and many others. You should join us there as well.

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