This message below was sent to me by Michael Courtney of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. I thought the folks in the valley who have stream front property might be interested in this event.
You are invited to attend the first Ashokan Watershed Conference!
How we manage stormwater runoff and floodplains not only impacts water quality and streams, it also can impact property through damage that occurs during floods and storms.
The conference will highlight practices for landowners that can save time and money while also protecting our stream resources when it comes to property management.
Come learn about landscaping for stormwater, using rain gardens, and designing driveways and culverts correctly. Learning about stormwater regulations can help you save a lot of hassle by creating a low impact development design.
WHY ATTEND?
Property protection methods that save time and money while protecting streams
Tools for managing floodplains effectively to save towns money
Landscaping for stormwater runoff
Panel on funding opportunities for local projects
Understand floodplain and stormwater regulations
Networking
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Streamside Landowners
Town Boards and Planning Boards
Realtors and Developers
Town Supervisors
Transportation Departments
Floodplain Officials
Environmental Groups
Anyone interested in flood protection and local streams
Michael Courtney
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
6375 State Route 28
Phoenicia, NY 12464
