May 19, 2010
Upcoming Workshop: “How to Write a Fundable 319 Grant” (Bloomington, IL)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JUNE 16
WHAT:
Learn helpful hints on 319 grant writing from Illinois EPA, U.S. EPA, and the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission.
- Hear success stories from Lake Sara and Kickapoo Creek as to how they received 319 funding and implemented their projects.
- A tour of the Kickapoo Creek Corridor Restoration Project is planned, so be dressed for the outdoors!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 23rd 1:00 – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Parke Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington, IL
SPEAKERS:
Tom Davenport – “319 Grants from a Federal Perspective”
National Nonpoint Source Expert & Region 5 Agricultural Advisor, U.S. EPA
Amy Walkenbach – “319 Grants from a State Perspective”
Acting Manager of the Watershed Management Section, Illinois EPA
Mike Prusila – “Accessing Section 319 Funding for Watershed Planning”
Watershed Planner, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Tom Ryan – Lake Sara Shoreline Stabilization
Charter Member – Effingham Water Authority’s volunteer Erosion Control Committee
Founder and Trustee of the Lake Sara Forever Foundation
Mary Lou Goodpaster – Kickapoo Creek Corridor Restoration Project
Principal, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC
TOUR GUIDE:
Don Roseboom – U.S. Geological Survey
ILMA PARTNER:
Trent Thomas – IL Department of Natural Resources; Illinois Lake Management Association
COST: Only $15.00! Pre-registration is required, to guarantee a seat.
TO REGISTER:
- Contact Alison at ameanor@prairierivers.org or (217) 344-2371.
- Please provide your name, organization, e-mail address, snail mail address, and phone number.
- Mail your $15.00 check, payable to “Prairie Rivers Network” to:
Prairie Rivers Network
c/o Alison Meanor
1902 Fox Drive, Suite G
Champaign, IL 61820
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Visit PRN’s event calendar
QUESTIONS?: Please contact Alison at ameanor@prairierivers.org or (217) 344-2371.
Thank you for your interest in building capacity in Illinois watersheds!
Prairie Rivers Network and the Illinois Lake Management Association partner to present workshops as part of our continuing efforts to build capacity in Illinois watersheds. This workshop is funded through an IEPA and U.S. EPA CWA 319 grant.
updated post 6/3/10 – announced time and registration deadline
updated post 6/17/10 – link to Parke driving directions
updated post 5/18/11 – edit to title
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