NATIONAL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE LEARNING LAB MAKING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND OCTOBER 27-28, 2015

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1 NATIONAL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE LEARNING LAB MAKING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND OCTOBER 27-28, 2015

2 DAY 1, OCT. 27 8:00 8:30 AM Registration DAY 1, OCT. 27 PURPOSE: To provide a hands-on learning experience for communities interested in implementing green infrastructure, and an opportunity to engage in dialogue with members of the Green Infrastructure Collaborative. 8:30-9:00 AM Welcoming Remarks: Ken Kopocis, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, US EPA Khris Dodson, Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Jennifer Cotting, Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland 9:00-12:15 PM BEFORE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SESSION 1 GETTING TO THE SOURCE A discussion of how local codes and ordinances influence impervious cover and changes in land use that create the stormwater runoff that causes water quality impairments. Andrew Walker, Green Infrastructure Center Gary Belan, American Rivers Tools: Road Map for Community Based Stormwater Solutions (American Rivers) Land Image Analyst (US Geological Survey / US Forest Service) SESSION 2 THE PERMIT CONNECTION Stormwater permit requirements not only establish conditions to achieve water quality goals, but also create the framework for more sustainable community development. Lead: Adam Ortiz, Department of the Environment, Prince George s County, Maryland Bob Sachs, US EPA Tool: GI Wizard (US EPA) 12:15-1:15 PM Lunch An opportunity for communities to discuss shared concepts and lessons learned in green infrastructure implementation. 1:15-2:30 PM GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN YOUR COMMUNITY CONCURRENT SESSION 3A TOOLS TO CREATE COMMUNITY SPACES Using public spaces as a tool to manage stormwater. Parks and public schools can serve a dual purpose in augmenting water infrastructure and enhancing community livability.

3 DAY 1, OCT. 27 Kevin O Hara, National Recreation and Park Association Jaime Zaplatosch, Openlands Mark Cason, American Society of Landscape Architects Jason Papacosma, Arlington County Virginia, Department of Environmental Services Bernadette Grullon, Arlington County Parks Sharon Bradley, Bradley Site Design CONCURRENT SESSION 3B THE BUDDY SYSTEM Coordinating the construction of green infrastructure with other capital improvement projects can reduce the overall costs of enhancing stormwater management within a community. This session will discuss approaches and opportunities to integrate green infrastructure into broader community development projects. Khris Dodson, Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center 2:45-4:00 PM PLANNING FOR GREEN CONCURRENT SESSION 4A WHERE SHOULD THE GREEN GO? Planning for and siting green infrastructure greatly influences its effectiveness. A discussion of how to conduct an opportunity analysis that considers factors such as soils, available open space, sewershed characteristics and other influencing criteria. Chris David and Shaun O Rourke, The Trust for Public Land Andy Lipkis, TreePeople Tools: Green Infrastructure Decision Support Tool (The Trust for Public Land) Green Infrastructure Co-investment Model (TreePeople) CONCURRENT SESSION 4B ESTIMATING THE BENEFITS OF GREEN Several tools have been developed to help communities estimate the overall water quality benefits of installing green infrastructure. Jason Henning PhD, USDA Forest Service and The Davey Institute Tool: itree (US Forest Service) 4:00 PM Adjourn 4:00 5:00 PM Networking with Green infrastructure Collaborative An opportunity for communities to meet with Collaborative members and hear about their green infrastructure efforts.

4 DAY 2, OCT. 28 DAY 2, OCT. 28 8:30 9:00 AM Registration 9:00-11:30 AM THE OTHER GREEN SESSION 5 INVEST IN WATER & CREATE INTEREST IN YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE Building green infrastructure can create opportunities for new funding and financing options. This session will explore approaches that are being used to sustainably fund distributed stormwater projects. Jennifer Cotting, Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland Khris Dodson, Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Tool: Green Infrastructure Map (Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland) SESSION 6 MAINTENANCE While maintenance is often identified as one of the largest barriers to building green infrastructure, it also presents opportunities to broaden the community benefits of green projects. A discussion of approaches for financing and conducting maintenance. Gerald Bright, Philadelphia Water Department Kevin Shafer, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Jennifer Smith, National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Tool: Elements of a Green Infrastructure Maintenance Business Plan (US EPA & Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District) 11:30-12:30 PM Lunch 12:30-1:30 PM ENHANCE RESILIENCY CONCURRENT SESSION 7A REDUCE FLOOD RISK Stormwater runoff contributes to local flooding and can impair water quality. A discussion of integrating flood mitigation with stormwater management. Tom Ballestero, UNH Stormwater Research Center Jason Berner, US EPA Tool: National Stormwater Calculator Climate Assessment Tool Option (US EPA)

5 DAY 2, OCT. 28 CONCURRENT SESSION 7B TURNING COMMON PITFALLS INTO SUCCESSES When green infrastructure fails it can usually be attributed to a few common mistakes. Addressing these shortcomings can produce successful, community-supported projects. Collaborative Lead(s): Brenna Mannion, The National Association of Clean Water Agencies Drena Donofrio, Seattle Public Utilities Caitlin Feehan, DC Water 1:45-3:00 PM BUILD THE CASE CONCURRENT SESSION 8A RAIN IS A RESOURCE Water supplies are increasingly stressed by drought and population growth. Harvested rainwater is viable option to supplant potable water for non-potable uses but its use can be stymied by a number of factors. Rebecca Stack, Low Impact Development Center Alex Forasté, Stantec Tools: Water Quality Tiered Risk Assessment Approach (LID Center) Rainwater Harvesting Retention Calculator (Stantec) CONCURRENT SESSION 8B BRANDING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE The community benefits of green infrastructure are often the selling points of these projects. This session will present how to market more than just water quality when introducing green infrastructure projects. Claire Robinson, Amigos de los Rios Wing Tam, City of Los Angeles Erik Meyers, The Conservation Fund 3:00 PM Closing Discussion; Future Agenda Setting 3:30 PM Adjourn

6 CAMPUS MAP: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center 7801 Alumni Drive College Park, MD College Park Marriot Hotel 3501 University Blvd E Hyattsville, MD 20783