The 3 Rivers Wet Weather Project, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and other partners will hold a conference for local officials entitled, “Before the Storms: A Southwestern PA Stormwater Conference, on August 28 in Oakdale, near Pittsburgh.

Many presenters at the Conference will be local officials who will share their experiences and successes dealing with this critical issue.

Stormwater management is typically a popular topic after the storms, when communities are cleaning up and recovering from the latest flood. This workshop is designed to give municipalities the information on the latest developments and tools that can be used to address stormwater issues before the storms take their toll on our communities.

The Pittsburgh Technical Institute, North Fayette Campus in Oakdale, will host the even which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is a $25 registration fee.

The Conference is sponsored by 3 Rivers Wet Weather in partnership with Allegheny County Conservation District, Department of Environmental Protection, and Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

For more information or to register, visit the Before The Storms webpage.

8/22/2008