The Allegheny and Westmoreland county conservation districts have partnered with the 3 Rivers Wet Weather Program to sponsor two stormwater management workshops for local officials on March 26 and 27.

The same seminar will be offered from 6-8:30 p.m. in two locations: March 26 at the North Huntingdon Municipal Bldg., 11279 Center Hwy, North Huntingdon and March 27 at Green Tree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar St., in Pittsburgh.

Elected officials will learn about a variety of cost-effective practical solutions to meet the challenges of:  controlling stormwater;  meeting MS4 requirements; reducing incidents of flooding; complying with Act 167 requirements; and reducing combined sewer overflows.

Guest speaker Glen Abrams, AICP, Manager, Strategic Policy and Coordination, of the Philadelphia Water Department, Office of Watersheds, will highlight the “why’s” and “how’s” of this important and timely issue.

Participants will receive a handbook of typical best management practices (BMP’s) to share with municipal engineers and staff.  Sample documents will be provided to assist municipal officials in applying for grant monies and completing projects.

The Department of Environmental Protection is providing financial support for the workshops.

The cost of the workshop is $10 and includes light refreshments and seminar materials. for more information and to register, visit the Municipal Stormwater Seminars webpage. 

3/25/2013