We would like to invite you to a 2 day stormwater workshop to be held June 25 and 26, 2013.  The workshop will build on concepts from last year’s Applied Stormwater Management workshops to provide additional information on the next steps in improved stormwater management in Nova Scotia. The objective of the workshop is to identify opportunities and inspire a change in practice for improved stormwater management in the province.  An optional field trip will be held on June 27th to provide an opportunity to explore sites develped using low impact development (LID) and best management practices (BMPs). Topics will include: – LID and BMPs – Innovative stormwater projects in NS and in other Canadian jurisdictions – Stormwater regulations and policies in NS and in other provinces – Guidance for navigation of current stormwater framework in the province – Opportunities and barriers to improved stormwater management Who should participate? Municipal, provincial and federal staff, developers, consultants, councillors, and NGOs.  Please forward this e-mail to individuals who would benefit from participation in this workshop.

This stormwater workshop is hosted by Clean Nova Scotia and the Ecology Action Center, and funded by Nova Scotia Environment.