REGISTER NOW FOR OCTOBER 5th WORKSHOP
WHAT: As a pre-conference activity at this year’s Illinois Water Conference, we are hosting a workshop to teach you about third- party TMDLs.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant’s sources. TMDLs set goals for pollution reduction that are necessary for the improvement of impaired waters. (View Illinois EPA’s TMDL website.)
This workshop focuses on explaining the third-party TMDL program to watershed groups and water resource managers.
Join U.S. EPA Region 5 experts Dean Maraldo, Chief of the Watersheds Section, and Dave Werbach, TMDL Coordinator, to learn:
• what a third-party TMDL is and isn’t
• how a third-party TMDL can benefit your watershed
• what the process is for TMDL development
• what the EPA requirements are for an approvable TMDL
• what the basics of watershed planning are related to TMDLs
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Over 100 people attended a workshop on how to write fundable 319 grants, held in both Lisle and Bloomington. Thanks to all of you who participated! Prairie Rivers Network and the Illinois Lake Management Association partnered to organize the workshops and welcomed a third partner, The Morton Arboretum, as our host in Lisle.
PRN and ILMA thank all of our speakers for taking the time to be part of a successful workshop. View PowerPoint presentations from the March 3, 2010 (Lisle) and June 23, 2010 (Bloomington) workshops (please note that these are large files and may take a few minutes to download): {Continue Reading »}
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
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REGISTER NOW!
- Workshop attendees at The Morton Arboretum
WHAT: Learn helpful hints on how to write a fundable 319 grant from the U.S. EPA and Illinois EPA. Hear local governments, The Morton Arboretum, and lake associations share their perspectives on 319 grant writing. A tour of the Arboretum is planned, so be dressed for the outdoors!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 3rd, 1:00-5:00 pm
WHERE: The Morton Arboretum, Special Events Room at the Visitor’s Center
COST: Only $15.00! Registration is preferred, to guarantee a seat.
Registration at The Morton Arboretum on the day of the event will also be accepted until seats are filled.
TO REGISTER: Visit the Illinois Lake Management Association website and go to “Register for March 3-5th 25th Annual Conference”.
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“Key EPA Internet Tools for Watershed Management”
WHEN:
Thursday, February 11, 2010
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE:
Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey Campus
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Templin Nursing Building, Lab 101
WHAT:
This 1-day course will familiarize you with powerful – and free! – online watershed management tools designed by U.S. EPA. You will gain experience navigating these tools while working at an individual computer station. You will take home a course manual filled with screenshots and step-by-step instructions as you continue to learn and use the tools for watershed planning and management. {Continue Reading »}
“Building Partnerships in Illinois Watershed Groups”
UPSTATE:
Thursday, November 12, 8:30-4:00
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
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DOWNSTATE:
Friday, November 13, 8:30-4:00
Wildlife Prairie State Park, Peoria, IL
PROVIDING ILLINOIS WATERSHED GROUPS TIPS AND TOOLS FOR BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
PRN is pleased to announce that Jen McDonnell, Public Outreach Specialist with Tetra Tech Consultants (www.ttwater.com), will be facilitating two workshops on building partnerships in Illinois watershed groups.
WORKSHOP CONTENT AND GOALS
Jen will present from the manual “Getting In Step: A Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns“ prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc. under a contract with U.S. EPA. This manual provides “new and improved tips and tools for creating awareness, educating specific audiences, and motivating positive behavior change to improve water quality.” Join us to learn how to increase participation in your watershed management efforts, work together, effectively communicate, and reach your target audience.
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