Greetings! 

We hope you can join us at:    

Rhode Island Regulatory Setbacks and Buffers Workshop   

November 29, 2012 

State agency program supervisors from RI DEM Freshwater Wetlands, RI DEM OWTS Program, and the Coastal Resources Management Council will discuss current State setback and buffer requirements in review and approval of development plans.

URI researchers in the Natural Resources Science Department will summarize the latest findings on the need for wetland buffers and setbacks, focusing on local research in Rhode Island.

There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion with all presenters.   

Topics:

• Scientific findings on buffer functions for water quality protection,
• Overview of research supporting wildlife buffers,
• State setbacks and buffers to coastal features and fresh water wetlands, including recent updates and state/local coordination.
• Latest research on water table rise in soils,
• Implications of climate change on water tables, coastal flooding, and OWTS. 
• Regulatory requirements: fill perimeters, setbacks to wells, roads, and more
• Ample opportunity for discussion with State regulators and URI researchers

Instructors

• Jose Amador, URI Natural Resources Science
• James Boyd, RI CRMC
• Caitlin Chaffee, RI CRMC
• Chuck Horbert, RI DEM   Freshwater Wetlands
• Brian Moore, RI DEM OWTS
• Peter Paton, URI Natural Resources Science
• Mark Stolt, URI Natural Resources Science

Cost:

Includes workshop materials and light refreshments at registration, and breaks. Lunch is own your own.

Municipal Rate*** (No CEU)  

$75 by Nov. 16

$85 after Nov. 16

Must register by using registration form

Standard Rate (4 RI CEU/ No MA TCH)

$150 by Nov. 16
$175 after Nov. 16

Register online at the URI New England Onsite Wastewater Training Program

*** Special rate for local government officials is made possible thanks to generous support by the RI HEALTH, Office of Drinking Water Quality.  

If the cost prevents you, other staff, or board members from attending, fees may be further reduced. Please contact Lorraine Joubert, RI NEMO at ljoubert@uri.edu or 874-2138.

Registration 

Local Government: Download flyer with registration form, which must be mailed.

Standard: Register online at the

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Agenda

Printable Flyer with Registration Form

Speaker Bios

 This program is offered by URI's New England Onsite Wastewater Training Center as Class Code OWT155. Co-sponsored by RI NEMO with support from RI HEALTH Office of Drinking Water Quality.