2010 Ohio Stormwater Conference
June 10 – 11, 2010
Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Road
Sandusky, OH 44870

2010 Conference Registration Closed

Conference Overview

The 2010 Ohio Stormwater Conference hosted by the Ohio Stormwater Association, and the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners, will provide updates on environmental issues, new technologies, regulatory information and pollution prevention.

The 2010 Ohio Stormwater Conference is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and knowledge in an intensive workshop setting with other colleagues. The purpose of the conference is to advance the knowledge and understanding of comprehensive stormwater management for those dealing in all aspects of planning, design, implementation and regulatory compliance.

The 2010 Conference is the premier event for addressing municipal, industrial, and construction stormwater issues. The Ohio Stormwater Association and the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners prides itself on offering timely information on critical stormwater issues from the most influential and experienced leaders in the field.

The 2010 Conference will present updates and the latest information regarding stormwater issues including:

• Latest in LID and retrofitting practices
• Regulations, Permits, and Policies
• Case Studies on a number of stormwater related issues
• NPDES Phase II Stormwater Issues
• Sustainable Development
• Stormwater Treatment
• Modifying Public Behavior/Public Outreach
• Scientific Advances
• Effective BMPs
• Meet the leading vendors of the most innovative stormwater equipment, products, services, and technology
• Network with other stormwater professionals, engineers, and practitioners

Who Should Attend?

The conference has been developed by a planning committee comprised of professionals who deal with stormwater issues on a daily basis including engineers, consultants, watershed organizations, governmental organizations and academia staff. The conference is intended for engineers, policy makers, scientists, managers, and elected officials throughout Ohio as we look for innovative solutions to common problems relating to stormwater management and finance.

Continuing Education

A Certificate of Attendance will be offered to those individuals who request one on the registration form. This certificate, along with a copy of the agenda, will assist individuals needing to document professional development hours for their technical profession. We are also seeking to get approved hours from a variety of professions. Please conanct Harry Stark with any questions (216-385-5248).

Registration Type/Fee

Registration Includes:
• Unlimited admission to the sessions of your choice on both days
• Admission to morning breakfasts on both days
• Admission to luncheons on Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11, 2010
• Admission to all breaks
• Admission to the Reception, Thursday June 10, 2010
• One copy of the official Conference Guide
• One copy of the Conference CD ROM containing Conference Power Point Presentations

Download Registration Form
Download Registration Packet

Conference Location

The 2010 Stormwater Conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort located in Sandusky, Ohio.

Past Conferences

The 2008 Northeast Ohio Stormwater Conference was held in May 2008 in Highland Hills, Ohio. This was the inaugural event for Ohio. This event had 397 attendees, 55 exhibitors and 50 speakers.  The 2009 Ohio Stormwater Conference, held May 14th and 15th in Mason, Ohio offered comprehensive information on stormwater management to all that attended. The 2009 Event had an attendance of 437 people who were able to choose between 77 speakers dispersed through multiple session tracks, visit with 57 exhibitors who provided specific stormwater management information as well as technology for stormwater issues, and network among their peers.

The 2010 Ohio Stormwater Conference is building upon the success of the 2008 and 2009 events. A number of organizations, agencies and companies are working collaboratively in presenting the 2010 Conference in Sandusky, Ohio. All of these collaborative partners are committed to delivering beneficial information to those who need stormwater and watershed management information. We are all pleased to provide this opportunity to communities and others to gain the knowledge and information necessary to develop a comprehensive stormwater program.

The Stormwater Conference Planning Committee and Collaborative Partners is made up of a wide range of individuals and organizations all that have an interest in stormwater management. These members include:

Harry Stark – Co-Chair	Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Ohio Stormwater Association, & Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners
John Matthews – Co-Chair	ODNR, Ohio Stormwater Association
Matt Adkins	ODNR Office of Coastal Management
Tom Allen	OEPA
Patekka Bannister	City of Toledo, Division of Environmental Services
Amy Brennan	Chagrin River Watershed Partners
Cynthia Brookes	Sandusky River Watershed Coalition
Ana Burns	Davey Resource Group
Amy Churpek	CW Courtney Company
Justin Czekaj	City of Aurora, Ohio Stormwater Association, & Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners
Kathy Dorman	City of Mason
Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells	Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Heather Elmer	ODNR-OCTP
Stacey Faile	AECOM
Jason Fyffe	Ohio EPA
Jeff Grabarkiewicz	Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District
Lynette Hablitzel	Ohio EPA
Josh Herchl	Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc./Hancor, Inc.
Eric Dodrill	Erie County Soil and Water District
Breann Hohman	Firelands Coastal Tributaries, Erie SCWD
Melinda Huntley	Ohio Sea Grant College Program
Lisa Jeffrey	EMH&T, Ohio Stormwater Association
Kevin Kratt	Tetra Tech, Inc.
Bob Lentz	Butler County Stormwater Management District, Ohio Stormwater Association
Michael Liptak	Enviroscience, Inc.
Kelly McCutcheon	Malcolm Pirnie
Domenica McClintock	Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Scott Peyton	Stantec
Chris Riddle	Ohio Lake Erie Commission
Marsha Rolph	Warren County Soil and Water District
Pam Sawchyn	Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners
Katie Swartz	American Rivers
Holly Utrata-Halcomb	Hamilton SWCD
Mark Van Auken	Burgess and Niple
Jennifer Zielinski	Biohabitats, Ohio Stormwater Association