Registration & Breakfast

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Jeff Angiel, U. of I. Associate Vice Chancellor and Facilities & Services Executive Director

Depaving: The Groundwork for Urban Climate Adaptation
Mary Pat McGuire, PLA, Associate Professor, University of Illinois

Stormwater Management in a Changing Climate
Trent Ford, PhD, Illinois State Climatologist, Illinois State Water Survey

Beavers, the original ecological engineer: What can North America’s largest rodent teach us about restoration
Suzanne Hoene, Senior Ecological Designer, Biohabitats, Inc.

Lunch & Slideshow

Cook County Green Stormwater Infrastructure
John Watson, P.E., CFM, NGICP, Green Stormwater Infrastructure Expert, Forest Preserves of Cook County

From Soil to Supper Plate: How local farms play a critical role in food security
Traci Barkley, Director, Sola Gratia Farm
Jacquelyn Evers, Executive Director, The Land Connection

Closing Remarks

Load bus to Sola Gratia Farm
Tour at Sola Gratia Farm
Load bus to iHotel & Conference Center
Return to iHotel & Conference Center

Note: PDU's are available to those who need them (5 hours for full day attendance.)
Registration has closed.
Welcome to the Champaign County Stormwater Partnership (CCSP), a collaborative effort of local government entities in Champaign County, Illinois consisting of Champaign County, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Village of Savoy. The partners share common resources and efforts to develop a regional consistency in fulfilling the requirements of their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. The MS4 permits contain six program areas for implementing best management practices (BMPs) to improve the quality of stormwater that runs off of land and into rivers, lakes, and streams. For a more detailed look at the legislation and regulatory governance for these MS4 permits, please visit the Clean Water Act or the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
                                             
The Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) assists the partners in implementing their MS4 permits. Each entity is ultimately responsible for implementing BMPs to fulfill the requirements of their respective MS4 permit and this site serves as a common resource to facilitate public outreach and education. 

It is important for everyone to take an active role in keeping our waterways clean and safe. Throughout this site you will find information and resources for: 
  • Builders and Developers: Appropriate stormwater management practices for construction sites to meet local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Residents and Businesses: Tips for keeping our waterways clean and reducing stormwater utility fees.
  • Community Members and Organizations: Opportunities to be involved with local events to improve water quality and learn about stormwater management in your community.

This site is managed by the City of Urbana. Please see the City of Urbana page for contact information.