[Watersheds] Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series Presents: "Effective Public Outreach in Massachusetts MS4 Communities" on Thursday, May 7th, 1:00-2:30PM EST

Tue Apr 14 08:12:22 EDT 2020

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Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series:
Effective Public Outreach in  Massachusetts MS4 Communities
Thursday, May 7th, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
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Raising public awareness about polluted stormwater runoff and encouraging actions to improve local water quality is a challenge faced by every community. In Massachusetts, a new small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit recently expanded requirements for community engagement on stormwater management topics. Local and state governments, regional stormwater and watershed groups, and private and non-profit partners across the state have delivered effective outreach materials and resources to improve stormwater management.

This webinar will showcase successful public outreach strategies and provide an in-depth discussion of the benefits and challenges of building an effective community stormwater outreach campaign. The Greenscapes Program will highlight a robust and diverse stormwater outreach campaign across Massachusetts North Shore communities. The Town of Tewksbury will showcase its own tailored outreach strategy and community-specific materials. The webinar will feature recommendations for town organizers, planners, educators, and engagement coordinators to successfully engage and educate the public on key stormwater topics, including stormwater enterprise funds, nonpoint source pollution, and green infrastructure.

Presenters

*         Margaret Duffy, Greenscapes Coordinator, Salem Sound Coastwatch

  *   Arthur G. Markos, Project Manager, Department of Public Works, Town of Tewksbury, MA

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[Who Should Attend:    Municipal decision makers/planners and Department of Public Works (DPW) staff, environmental organizations, practitioners, educators, and interested citizens - anyone who is considering a new project or looking to build on an existing program.    About the Webinar Series    The Soak up the Rain Webinar Series highlights innovative approaches to addressing stormwater in New England, presented by leaders from around the region.    * Hear about stormwater and green infrastructure tools and resources;    * See who's soaking up the rain as we showcase green infrastructure projects and programs; and   * Engage with others in sharing successes, barriers, and lessons learned while implementing green infrastructure in New England communities.    For more on Soak up the Rain:  https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.epa.gov_soakuptherain&d=DwIFAg&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=PNPCCLvWGdSuU1Tdn5Dnfma8bA9iLrs91avOnZ4uMV0&m=IBSPNDud7NxLdWBXTRr6hebDJmqjmpYoiO-XJxk8dk4&s=PNp7JjR5bDaHe7XRIBjttbwf26BEcMrPvOI6g5Wl638&e= ]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.epa.gov_soakuptherain&d=DwMFAg&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=5VkZ15yiEt6mwyMpCAYJXGGEMNFMwxGWC1VY15u9VN0&m=nY19eV55zPU2nnk_Ve1rvf2Q-xFrem4BxIiDmU3cdFc&s=VSA_0reoKhHDHJeI5xCCwvPQSc71jEqPjkE5-UqNhTM&e=>[epa.gov]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.epa.gov_soakuptherain&d=DwMFAg&c=tSLbvWYfvulPN3G_n48TUw&r=5VkZ15yiEt6mwyMpCAYJXGGEMNFMwxGWC1VY15u9VN0&m=nY19eV55zPU2nnk_Ve1rvf2Q-xFrem4BxIiDmU3cdFc&s=VSA_0reoKhHDHJeI5xCCwvPQSc71jEqPjkE5-UqNhTM&e=>

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