Lake Nipmuc Association
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MACOLAP 21st Annual Lake and Pond Management Workshop
Hi everyone,
I've been to these workshops before and they are very educational. There
are tables and booths with lots of free informative brochures. In most
cases, you can take as many as you want. The lunch is usually very good.
It is an excellent opportunity for networking. I see there is quite a
bit on invasive species. I don't recall the name of the person who was
so interested in that but she may want to attend. I will be going.The
COLAP President, Al Collings, has been most helpful to me and I look
forward to meeting him in person.
Shirley
Click here: Registration Form: MACOLAP 21st Annual Lake and Pond Management Workshop Massachusetts Watershed Coalition Annual Meeting January 31, 2008, 5-8 p.m. at TTOR’s Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster Community Stormwater Advocacy Stormwater runoff washes tons of toxic materials into streams that stress fish and wreak havoc on ecosystems. Increased runoff from developed areas also erodes streams, reduces groundwater recharge of stream flows, and creates lethal conditions for aquatic life. Stormwater from development is the leading cause for the pollution and flooding that damage property, contaminate drinking water, and impair community uses of local brooks, lakes and ponds. The January 31 meeting panelists will discuss federal requirements, and the new state standards that favor better design and on-site retention over conventional stormwater treatment. As outlined below, concurrent workshops will offer guidance for watershed groups, lake associations, town officials, home-builders and engineers, which can help prevent damages and renew the health of local waters. The meeting is free, and pre-registration is requested. For more information, please call (978) 534-0379 or email mwc@commonwaters.org. 4:30 p.m. Registration and refreshments 5:00 Stormwater and Our Towns (plenary panel discussion) · Why stormwater, why LID, why Towns need help - Ed Himlan, MA Watershed Coalition · Phase II requirements & 2008 compliance schedule - Thelma Murphy, EPA New England · State Stormwater Policy - Fred Civian, MassDEP Stormwater Group 6:00 Stormwater Issues (concurrent workshops) · Massachusetts Watershed-Based Plan, & Clean Water Toolkit - Jane Peirce, MassDEP · Low impact bylaws and other local options - Ellie Baker, Horsley Witten Group · TMDLs and local stormwater - Nancy Hammett, Watertown Conservation Commission 7:00 Stormwater Solutions (concurrent workshops) · Pervious pavement - Rob Roseen, UNH Stormwater Center · Rain gardens & constructed wetlands - Mike Clark, Weston & Sampson Engineers · Inspection, maintenance & enforcement of stormwater practices - Todd Dresser, Cuoco & Cormier Engineering Associates · Stormwater Technology Evaluation Project - Jerry Schoen, University of Massachusetts 8:00 Plenary Discussion (for participants who wish to continue) · MWC Business Meeting - Annual Report; Election of Officers & Directors · MA Bond Bill & technical assistance for communities 8:45 p.m. Adjourn
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