As the rules surrounding storm water continuously change along with the needs of your community, there exists a sweet spot which blends advanced technology, fiscal responsibility, community initiatives, and water resources regulatory compliance.  You might be surprised to learn this holy grail is not nearly as rare as a yeti nor a unicorn.  R/M will share a variety of tips regarding how to recognize this potential convergence of storm water related initiatives, and when to move your community closer to it.

Topics Include:

• Insider’s overview from DNR staff of recent changes to various DNR storm water programs including wetland regulations, MS4 audits, and leaf collection guidance.

• How new thinking and recent technologies can lead to lower cost regulatory compliance including various case studies.

• A review of smart storm water planning concepts which blend water resources goals with new technology and other community initiatives

Presenters:

Marissa Thalen
Storm Water Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Steven C. Wurster, P.E. 
Chief Operating Officer, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.

Maureen A. McBroom
Environmental Coordinator, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 

Maria Kealey, E.I.T.
Project Engineer, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 

Kevin Korth
GIS Analyst, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.