Hamilton County Storm Water District - (HCSWD)

Administered by The Hamilton County Engineer's Office - 

William W. Brayshaw, P.E.-P.S. County Engineer

In partnership with the H. C. Soil and Water Conservation District, the H. C. Department of Public Works, the H. C.  General Health District, the City of Cincinnati Stormwater Management Utility, and the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati

 

 

Events and Announcements

Events - Meetings, Seminars, Etc.
See our Partner Page at the Soil and Water Conservation District for the most up to date announcements.

Cincinnati Area Professionals in Green Infrastructure Network
(CAPGIN)

A new organization dedicated to the promotion of green storm water landscaping practices has been formed to develop and facilitate communication, education and building standards. This professional organization meets the last Wednesday of each month at the "Treetops" meeting room at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. These meetings are open to all professionals in the landscape industry and related fields. For more information, contact Holly Utrata-Halcomb, Hamilton County SWCD District Administrator at 513-772-7645.

 

YOU’RE INVITED!!
HAMILTON COUNTY STORM WATER DISTRICT 2009
WATERSHED AWARENESS FORUM & WATERSHED SIGNAGE
KICKOFF EVENT!
DATE: April, 22, 2009

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Community officials and employees involved in the implementation of the USEPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II storm water requirements.

WHY ATTEND:
• Learn how your community can stay in compliance with NPDES Phase II public involvement requirements.

• Learn about water quality issues facing Hamilton County communities.

• Learn how to raise watershed awareness through the installation of watershed signs and other initiatives.

• Network with other communities.

• Share your ideas with Hamilton County Storm Water District.

• Free coffee & bagels.

• Bring a sack lunch and collaborate with colleagues.

TIME & SPECIFICS:
Main Event: 8:00 a.m.—10:45 a.m.

Optional Sessions: 11:00 a.m.12:30p.m.

Location and Directions:

Nathaniel Green Lodge 
6394 Wesselman Road  
Cincinnati , Ohio 45248

The Event is Free - RSVP required by April 15th, 2009 

To attend contact Annette Meagher at (513) 772-7645 ext. 21

Ohio Storm Water Conference 2009 (842 KB .pdf)

 

The Manor House

Mason, Ohio

May 14-15, 2009

Presented By: www.tinkerscreekwatershed.org

 

For Storm water, Watershed, Water Quality, and Water Resource Professionals

 

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: The 2009 Ohio Storm water Conference hosted by the Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities, the Ohio Water Environment Association, the Regional Storm water Collaborative, and the Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners, will provide updates on environmental issues, new technologies, regulatory information and pollution

prevention.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The conference has been developed by a planning committee comprised of professionals who deal with storm water 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 storm water management and finance

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS 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 contact Harry Stark with any questions (216-201-2001 ext 1205)

 

Announcements

New Manual on Rain Gardens for South West Ohio

You can now access the brand new "Rain Garden Guidelines for Southwest Ohio " manual.

Authors include staff from The Ohio State University, USEPA, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The unique content of this manual includes amending soils that exist in our area and native and non-native plant selections that have all been trialed at the Cincinnati Zoo. 

Residents of Hamilton County may pick up a free copy at our District office. Non-residents will be charged $5.00 or to have a hard copy mailed to you for $6.50. Anyone may download this manual at no charge by going to www.hcswcd.org and click on newsletters and publications in the left hand column. Call 513-772-7645 for more information.

 

Volunteers Needed Throughout The Summer!!

We are always looking for volunteers to help staff booths at public events. All volunteers will be paired with a District employee

or supervisor. Come help us play Storm Water Cornhole or Plinko. For more information about events and dates, please contact Gwen at gwen.roth@hamilton-co.org or call 772-7656.

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