Events
Teleconference
Developing Storm Water Utilities and Impact Fee Programs
August 12, 2010
1pm-2:30pm
Live teleconference - $219, w/ CD - $288
Local governments are facing growing challenges to manage stormwater runoff due to aging infrastructure, ever-increasing capital needs and unfunded federal mandates to manage water quality. Successful county and municipal stormwater program managers are now recognizing that providing stormwater management is a basic utility service similar to water supply and wastewater utilities. Well-designed fee structures for the stormwater services can provide reliable funding for management systems that are supported by the public. This teleconference will provide guidance for securing elected official, senior management and public support for a utility, defining an effective stormwater management program, identifying and analyzing adequate revenue sources to reliably support the program, and implementing a stormwater utility and impact free program.
Public Workshop
Expanding SRBC's Remote Water Quality Monitoring Network in Southern Tier New York
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
1pm - 4pm
Treadway Inn and Conference Center, 1100 State Route 17C, Owego, NY
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission and NYSERDA are hosting a free, public workshop to explain and get input on SRBC's expansion of teh Remote Water Quality Monitoring Network.
Contractor Erosion and Sediment Control Training
Presented by the Broome Tioga Stormwater Coalition
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
8:30 am
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY
Registration Deadline: July 9th
Cost $75, Pre Payment required
Under the NYS DEC Stormwater Permit, all developers, contractors and subcontractors must identify at least one trained individual from their company that will be responsible for implementation of the SWPPP, and have at least one trained individual on site on a daily basis when soil disturbance activities are being performed. Also, developers must have a qualified inspector conduct regular site inspections in accordance with the construction general permit. These individuals must have 4 hours of training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control.
Community Rating System (CRS) Workshop
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Broome County Public Library
Decker Meeting Room; 1st Floor
185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY
Presented by:
Tom Brett, CFM - ISO/CRS Specialist
Under the direction of FEMA
Sponsored by:
Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development
Frank Evangelisti, Acting Commissioner
The CRS is a voluntary program that assesses a community's ability to mitigate flood damage. The CRS recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum National Floodplain Insurance Program requirements. Residents in participating communities receive reduced rates on their flood insurance, typically ranging from 5% to 10%. This workshop will help communities to understand the CRS program and will explain teh application process. See the registration form below for more details:
Registration Form or go to www.gobroomecounty.com/registration
Broome-Tioga Stormwater Coalition Annual Report Public Meeting
The Broome-Tioga Stormwater Coalition will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19th from 3-4pm at the Union Town Hall for their 2009-2010 Annual Report. BTSC officials will be on hand to take public comments regarding their local stormwater management programs and their activities for the past reporting year. See the Press Release below for more information. The Union Town Hall is located at 3111 E. Main Street, Endwell. See the Annual Reports page for the full report.
Tioga County 10th Annual Stream Cleanup
May 15th through the 23rd, the Tioga County Water Quality Coordinating Committee will be holding their 10th annual stream cleanup. Interested parties should contact the Tioga County Soil & Water Conservation District, (607)687-3553/2240 with a preferred location or to have one assigned to you.
See the press release and registration form below for more information.
Contractor Erosion and Sediment Control Training
Tioga and Broome County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be hosting a 4-Hour Contractor Erosion and Sediment Control Training on May 5, 2010 at the Broome County Cornell Cooperative Extension on Upper Front Street in Binghamton. Registration begins at 8 am and the presentation will begin at 8:30 am. Participants must pre-register with Tioga County SWCD. The cost is $75 per person. Register by April 28th. See the registration form below for more details:
Floodplain and Stormwater Training Opportunities
The NYS Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association, along with the Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor two days of training in floodplain and stormwater topics on May 4 and 5, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta, NY. The program includes an opportunity to take the Certified Floodplain Manager exam. Registration for the exam is through the Association of State Floodplain Managers at www.floods.org.
The Association plans to have a similar event in the Batavia area in the fall for those in Western NY.
See the Registration Form below for more information:
Flexi-Pave Luncheon
James Ross & Son Contractors will be holding a presentation and complimentary luncheon introducing their product Flexi-Pave.
According to the company, Flexi-Pave is "an environmentally responsible, amazingly porous, impact absorbing and slip resistant pavement. It is resistant to cracking caused by root incursions, as well as freeze/thaw conditions. This product also contributes toward LEED qualifications." More information is available at www.JamesRossandSon.com.
There are two luncheons available. Register by April 1st.
Diplomat Banquet Center - 1956 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY Click to RSVP
April 7, 2010 at Noon
The Empire Room - NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY Click to RSVP
April 8, 2010 at Noon
Western New York Stormwater Conference and Tradeshow
The Western New York Stormwater Coalition presents the 2010 WNY Stormwater Conference and Trade Show. Features of this years conference include essential information on New York's Phase II Stormwater Permits, a green infrastructure track, innovative compliance strategies, the latest in stormwater technology design and equipment and half day trainings and workshops.
The event is being held on March 24th and 25th at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo, New York. Registration should be completed by March 15th. The registration form can be found at: http://www.erie.gov/environment/pdfs/Registration_Brochure_2010-Updated.pdf
CNY Regional Planning and Development Board Training
The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board has announced the schedule for it's Spring 2010 Stormwater Management Training Program. Each workshop is $230 and is held at CNY RPDB, 126 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY.
The following courses have been scheduled:
January 27, 2010 Fundamentals of Watershed Hydrology I
January 28, 2010 Fundamentals of Watershed Hydrology II
February 25, 2010 Stormwater Management Design
March 18, 2010 Better Site Design
April 29, 2010 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
May 11, 2010 Fundamentals of Erosion & Sediment Control I
May 12, 2010 Fundamentals of Erosion & Sediment Control II
More information can be found on their website www.CNYRPDB.org/stormwater.