Southeast Stormwater Institute

October 14-16, 2008
Georgia Coastal Center
Savannah, GA

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. All those on the waitlist have been contacted as well.

Latest Info for Participants
Highlights and Draft Agenda
Speakers and Instructors
Costs and Registration
Continuing Education Units
Location and Venue
Lodging
Travel
Refunds and Cancellations
Thanks to Our Partners
Thanks to Our Funders
Questions?

Latest Info for Participants

Orientation Packets - Our registrars emailed everyone a several attachments. Two must be filled out and submitted at time of check-in. You can download these here: Emergency Contact | Waiver.

Highlights and Draft Agenda

You can download the draft Agenda HERE. Updated August 12, 2008.
Please note that the agenda is draft and subject to change.

CHECK-IN FOR THE INSTITUTE 7:15 - 8:15 AM ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

TUESDAY: Let's Get Your Program Started
October 14, 2008
8:00- 5:30

WEDNESDAY: Managing Stormwater Runoff From New Development
October 15, 2008
8:00- 5:30

THURSDAY: Managing Stormwater Runoff from Existing Development
October 16, 2008
8:00- 5:30

Speakers and Instructors

The Institute is primarily conducted by Center for Watershed Protection staff to ensure consistency and comprehensive learning. We do invite a select number of experts to share their special technical expertise.

Instructors:
David Hirschman, Stormwater Services Director, CWP
Michael Novotney, Water Resources Engineer, CWP
Deb Caraco, P.E., Senior Watershed Engineer, CWP
Greg Hoffman, P.E., Program Manager/Water Resources Engineer, CWP
Kelly Collins, Water Resources Engineer, CWP
Lisa Fraley-McNeal, Research Specialist, CWP
Anne Kitchell, Program Manager/Watershed Planner

Guest Speakers (as of 8.1.08):
Tom Schueler, Founder, Chesapeake Stormwater Network
Nikos Singelis, Senior Program Analyst, U.S. EPA NPDES Program
Michael Bateman, P.E., Deputy Bureau Chief, Environmental Resource Regulation, NW Florida Water Management District

Who Should Attend?

The Institute is targeted for the municipal MS4 Stormwater Program manager and engineer. Special characteristics of the Southeast will be covered, so those representing these areas will benefit the most from this Institute.

Be advised that a certain level of agility is required for some Institute activities, such as popping manhole lids, navigating streambanks, standing in hot parking lots, and playing well with others.

Participants with special needs should contact Anne Kitchell at ack @ cwp.org before registering.

Costs and Registration

Registration and the waitlist are closed.

• All registration fees are due prior to Institute Check-In.
• Your registration fee includes three days of instruction; training materials; Continuing Education Units; and all meals and snacks except for Wednesday night dinner.
  
• Registration is for the full three-day program – no partial registrations are being offered.
  
• The registration fee does not include lodging or travel.

Continuing Education Units

2.3 CEU's (23 Professional Development Hours) are available for the Institute. The CEU is a nationally recognized measure of participation in non-credit continuing education programs that meet established criteria for increasing competency. Attendance is required to earn CEUs. You will need to sign in daily for CEUs at the designated area.

Location and Venue

All sessions will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center, a training center operated by Georgia Southern University.

The Center is located in downtown Savannah GA, a beautiful historic city with a riverfront shopping/nightlife district, dozens of fountain parks, spooky cemetaries, elaborate architecture, an art school and district, and the famous lowcountry cuisine. For information about the city - SavannahVisit.com.

Make it a vacation weekend! Area events the weekend before and after the Insitute:

• The Savannah Folk Festival 10/10-12
• Tybee Island Pirate Fest 10/10
• Tybee Rod Run 10/10
• 12th Annual Tybee Festival of the Arts 10/18-19

Lodging

Book early! October is one of Savannah's busiest months so rooms will fill up quickly.

We have reserved 65 rooms for $139/night at the Hampton Inn and Suites - Savannah Historic District across the street from the Coastal Georgia Center. It is on MLK Blvd (this is not the Hampton Inn Savannah - Historic District on East Bay St.)

Visit the Hampton Inn's special Institute room reservation site or call them at 912-721-1600 and mention you are with the Center for Watershed Protection group. Rooms will be held until September 1st, 2008.

Room rates listed above do not include the 26% tax (6% state tax/7% city tax/ 13% room tax). Georgia-based non-profit organizations making reservations must pay through their organizations to receive tax exemption on the state sales tax. 

We also have reserved a smaller number of rooms at the Inn at Ellis Square for $129/night (near riverfront and nine short blocks from Georgia Coastal Center). 877-542-7666 for reservations - mention the Center for Watershed Protection. Rooms will be held until Septmber 12, 2008.

Both hotels charge for parking at about $8-9/day. However, there are some other parking garages and some limited free parking at the Coastal Georgia Center.

Other area hotels: Availability and reviews of other hotels can be found here.

Getting to Savannah

By plane: Savannah is serviced by the Savannah / Hilton Head Int'l Airport.

By train: If you are traveling down the east coast, hop on the Amtrak Palmetto and Silver Service trains to the Savannah Amtrak station.

If travelling by car, consider carpooling - Sign up on the ride board!

Refunds and Cancellations

In the event that you are unable to attend the Institute after you’ve registered, approved substitutions may be made without penalty. Cancellations made by September 12 are refundable minus a $35 administration fee. Any cancellation received after September 12 is subject to forfeiture of all fees. Refunds will be given only if a replacement from the waiting list fills the position.

Thanks to Our Partners and Sponsors

We would like to thank our local partners that have been instrumental in planning, fundraising, and coordination:

Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Coastal Resources Division
DNR, Environmental Protection Division
University of Georgia Marine Extension Service
Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, Coastal Training Program 
Georgia NonPoint Source Program
Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Thanks to Our Funders

We would like to thank our funders who continue to provide support for the Institutes and provide funds for subsidizing registration costs. Funders for this project to date include:

U.S. EPA Office of Wetlands and Watersheds The Georgia Power Foundation GA DNR Coastal Resources Division City of Savannah McKim and Creed Engineering Lowcountry Paver Sapelo Island NERR S.C. Sea Grant Consortium City of Atlanta WK Dickson & Co., Inc. Withers & Ravenel Register-Nelson, Inc. Georgia Sea Grant Other Contributors (in-kind services): AL Department of Environmental Management U.S. EPA Region IV SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control NC Coastal Federation

Questions?

For questions about the program and funding, contact Anne Kitchell at ack @ cwp.org or 843-379-1177.

For questions about lodging, exhibit space, meals, contact Lauren Lasher lsl @ cwp.org or 410-461-8323.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Erin Johnson at etj@cwp.org or 301-438-3927.

For payment questions and issues with registration, contact our registrars at Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Center at 912-478-5551.

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