BEACHNET==> MSU stormwater workshop March 6

[Erin Dreelin <dreelin@msu.edu>]

Saving Our Urban Waterways - the Role of Stormwater Management
Roger Bannerman, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
9:00-10:20 am
Henry Center
Friday March 6, 2009
(Available via webcast, see below for details)

Stormwater runoff is the leading cause of water quality impairment in 
the United States. In this workshop, Roger Bannerman will discuss the 
innovative approaches the state of Wisconsin has taken to identify and 
address stormwater problems.

About the Speaker:
Roger Bannerman has worked for the Wisconsin Department of Natural 
Resources for over 25 years. For most of that time he has directed 
research projects investigating the solutions to problems caused by 
urban runoff. Some topics addressed by the different studies are: 1) the 
quality of urban streams, 2) identification of problem pollutants in 
stormwater, 3) toxicity of stormwater pollutants, 4) effectiveness of 
different stormwater control practices, 5) sources of stormwater 
pollutants, selection of cost-effective control practices, and 6) 
benefits of low impact development. He has applied these results to 
management plans developed for most urban areas in Wisconsin. This 
includes the calibration of the urban runoff model called Source Load 
and Management Model (SLAMM). Recently Roger applied the results of his 
research projects to the development Wisconsin’s new administrative 
rules that regulate stormwater management. Roger’s ongoing research 
projects will continue to be used to increase the effectiveness of 
Wisconsin’s stormwater management efforts.

This event is part of the Michigan State University Center for Water 
Sciences Stormwater Workshop Series 
<http://www.cws.msu.edu/stormwater.htm>. The purpose of the workshop 
series is to learn about the impacts of stormwater on water resources in 
Michigan and to explore potential solutions. If you can't make it in 
person, please check out our webcast. Links to the webcast, a complete 
schedule, and workshop materials are available at 
http://www.cws.msu.edu/stormwater.htm.

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