MakingWaves - Stormwater Conference, Lake Ontario

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This Week's Updates:

  • Stormwater Specialty Conference to be Held in Syracuse
  • Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative Funding Provided

Stormwater Specialty Conference to be Held in Syracuse

The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) is hosting its first Stormwater Conference on November 19, 2019, at the Syracuse Downtown Marriott hotel. The conference will bring together individuals involved in stormwater management across New York State to discuss techniques and opportunities to improve system management and to learn more about the regulatory programs behind them. Through this event, you will learn about the upcoming changes to the NYS Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General Permit and the Construction General Permit, examples of successful stormwater programs, exciting funding opportunities, and how to apply green infrastructure practices in non-MS4 communities. Also included will be a walking tour of 14 green infrastructure practices located in the downtown Syracuse area as a part of the Onondaga County Save the Rain program. There will be 4.5 Professional Development Hours or 6 Renewal Training Courses available to attendees of this conference. For more information and to register, please visit NYWEA's website.

Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative Funding Provided

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the state is providing $60 million for 38 projects in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties and $43 million for 31 projects in Cayuga and Oswego counties to advance the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). REDI was launched by Governor Cuomo in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region.

The projects comprise a range of at-risk assets, including shoreline stabilization, public health and safety, critical water and wastewater infrastructure, marinas and harbors, and land loss/value, among other priorities, with an emphasis on natural or nature-based features and green infrastructure.