Workshop 1: Managing Stormwater in Tough Budget Times
When: October 25, 2011
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM*
*Registration and refreshments begin at 2:30PM
Where: URI Narragansett Bay Campus, Coastal Institute Auditorium
Description: This program will address current challenges faced by municipalities, the future direction of stormwater management, and introduce stormwater utility districts. Speakers include Andrew Reese, AMEC Earth and Environmental, and a municipal panel with Tom O'Loughlin, Middletown Public Works Director, Jon Schock, South Kingstown Public Works Director, and Joseph Duarte, East Greenwich Public Works Director.
Cost: Free but registration is required.
Workshop 2: Stormwater Utility Districts: Success Stories from New England States
When: November 17, 2011
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM*
*Registration and refreshments begin at 2:30PM
Where: Culinary Arts Museum, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Description: Stormwater utility districts have been successfully implemented throughout New England. A panel of speakers, including Robert Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works, Franklin, MA and Maria Rosa, Environmental Engineer, Newton, MA will share the challenges and benefits associated with stormwater utility districts in their communities.
Cost: Free but registration is required.
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Workshop 3: Stormwater Utilities: Rhode Island Moves Forward
When:January 26, 2012
Time: TBD
Where: TBD*
*Planned concurrent session at the RI League of Cities and Towns Annual Convention. Details to follow.
Please note if you are planning to attend this workshop, you will need to register through the RILCT. Please check out website for updated information.
MS4s are strongly encouraged to attend this final workshop in the series.
Description:This final workshop will present findings on the feasibility of utility districts in Westerly and Middletown based on studies now underway. It will also include a discussion of state law and policies for municipalities to implement utility districts in Rhode Island.
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