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Growing Green Infrastructure in NYS
Call for Abstracts and Conference Details
November 17-18, 2010


Join us for the 2010 Central New York Green Infrastructure Symposium, hosted by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) and the Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University (EFC) November 17 and 18. This Symposium will provide a focused discussion and gathering of leaders, professionals, researchers, government officials, and others who wish to learn more about advances in green infrastructure applications and regional workforce development. Experts and specialists on the local to regional level will share their insights into the growth of green infrastructure (GI) and related workforce development, and will discuss current opportunities and barriers in the field. Students and those interested in continuing education in green infrastructure are welcome to attend.

For more information and to register:
http://www.esf.edu/outreach/gi/fall2010/



Abstract Submission

Abstracts will be accepted for oral presentations for research sessions held on November 17. Presentations should be focused on green infrastructure research, with special attention given to projects in New York State. Topics can include:

 *   Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
 *   Stormwater management and BMPs
 *   Stormwater quality
 *   Gray vs. Green infrastructure
 *   Health effects
 *   Plant selections for site development
 *   Human and behavioral dimensions
 *   Financial feasibility
 *   Municipal water system implications
 *   Climate change mitigation
 *   Vegetated roofs, bioswales, rain gardens, planter boxes, pervious pavement

Each presentation will be allotted 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes for questions. We will bundle presentations with complementary content into the same session to provide for better discussion. The abstract (one page), should include title, author(s), and affiliation and should be emailed to Aimee Clinkhammer at aclinkhammer at syracusecoe.org

Abstracts are welcome any time but no later than 5 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2010.
A confirmation email will be sent acknowledging receipt of the abstract.



Conference Details

Wednesday,    November 17th

Registration / Breakfast

What is Green Infrastructure
Featured Speaker: Julie O'Neill, Buffalo-Niagara Riverkeeper (invited)

Local Codes and Ordinances using EPA Water Quality Scorecard, Tamara Mittman, EPA

Hot Buffet Lunch

EPA Rule Making Update, Tamara Mittman, EPA

GI Funding and Financing

GI    Public Education

Concurrent    Research Sessions

Cocktails    and Hors D 'Oeuvres

Thursday, November    18th

Registration /    Breakfast

Featured    Speaker: David Nowak, US Forest Service

Green Infrastructure Development: Discussion on the growth and needs of  green infrastructure at the state, local, and research levels, including speakers from each of those sectors.

Panel discussion: Green infrastructure industry jobs, growth, and needs.

Hot Buffet Lunch

Site Tours: Field trips to local green and grey infrastructure projects, potentially including the Near Westside of Syracuse, 515 Tully Street, the Syracuse Center of Excellence, METRO Waste Water Treatment Plant, Onondaga Lake sites, Midland Regional Treatment Facility, and the Regional Farmer's Market newly installed green infrastructure projects.
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