Webinar Description:  Developed over two decades of research and data collection, the Watershed Protection Standard (WPS) aims to reduce stormwater impacts by preserving pre-development hydrology to the extent practicable in development and redevelopment projects. Implementing the WPS is feasible and practical when designers use site layouts and stormwater control management

 Description:  Many communities face challenges when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts – especially when it comes to identifying funding sources to support their projects. While there are a variety of funding programs available in Rhode Island, navigating each program’s requirements, determining which projects are a

Description:  Many communities face challenges when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts – especially when it comes to identifying funding sources to support their projects. While there are a variety of funding programs available in Massachusetts, navigating each program’s requirements, determining which projects are a best fit

Webinar Description:  The Watershed Production Standard (WPS) is a stormwater design standard developed over the past two decades of research and data collection that protects and restores water resources. It applies to sites being developed or redeveloped and can be adopted by municipalities region wide to help build resiliency from

Webinar Description:  Learn how Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) accomplished the first dam removals in modern Blackstone Watershed history. Out of the six deteriorating and interdependent dams, four were removed and others rehabilitated in a balance to improve public safety, aquatic connectivity, community recreation, and preservation of a

Event Description:  This interactive, discussion-based session will focus on proactive, community-driven relocation as a critical, nature-based tool to eliminate flood risk. Moving away from the coast is a tool currently utilized primarily in response to extreme storm events. This type of reactive approach to coastal relocation planning and action misses

Webinar Description:  In retrofit scenarios, it is often challenging to determine the stormwater control measures (SCM) best suited for the site. The manual is based on the concept that incorporating some stormwater treatment for developed sites is better than omitting all together because prescribed design standards cannot be fully met.

Webinar Description:  Known to the Nipmucs as “Kittacuck” and to the Narragansett as Mishkittakooksepe, both meaning Great Tidal River, the Blackstone River hasn’t been tidal in nearly 250 years, with 20 dams remaining on the mainstem’s 48 miles. But advocates are working to change that… This webinar will provide an overview of the

Webinar Description:  Although coastal and inland wetlands are now protected from most forms of development, historic impacts continue to degrade these systems, affecting water quality, flood resilience, fish passage, and ecosystem health.  The scope of need is large – in Massachusetts alone there are 3,000 dams, nearly 30,000 road/stream crossings,

Webinar Description:  This webinar provides an overview of the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Oldcastle Infrastructure Nutrient Separating Baffle Box (NSBB) system. The Nutrient Separating Baffle Box (NSBB) is an advanced vault treatment system for stormwater runoff. Its patented screen system is designed to capture and store debris in

Workshop Description:   Many communities face challenges when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts – especially when it comes to identifying funding sources to support their projects. While there are a variety of funding programs available in Rhode Island, navigating each program’s requirements, determining which projects are a

Workshop Description:  Many communities face challenges when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts – especially when it comes to identifying funding sources to support their projects. While there are a variety of funding programs available in Massachusetts, navigating each program’s requirements, determining which projects are a best

Description: Municipalities throughout the SNEP Region will soon have access to more information about where stormwater runoff is generated within their boundaries and watersheds. Previous webinars have described how hydrologic response units (HRUs) combine various land characteristics (e.g. land use, land cover, soil type, slope) to estimate an area’s potential

Description: Join us for an informative presentation on the Property Owner Guide to Managing Stormwater on Commercial and Industrial Properties. The purpose of the Guide is to provide a high-level explanation of the problems associated with uncontrolled stormwater and what private property owners can do to reduce these impacts by

Description: This webinar will explore what CSO is, how it relates to floodplains, where it occurs on the Blackstone River, and what that means for our shared resource. Learn what communities are doing to address CSO and what resources are available for communities and residents. Speakers: Stefanie Covino, Executive Director,

Description: Join the SNEP Network for a one-hour webinar to learn about a site selection prioritization framework developed by SNEP Network partners to assist the Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) in identifying nature-based stormwater management projects in the Buttonwood Brook Watershed to maximize water quality improvements and community co-benefits. Best geared

Webinar Description: Join the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC) for a 1-hour webinar on effective communication strategies for water quality management planning in New England. This webinar features insights from the Cape Cod Commission and the Town of Sandwich, MA. In this webinar, the Cape Cod Commission will present a communication framework

Webinar Description:  The Cultec Separator Row and StormTech Isolator Row PLUS are newly-approved by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management as Proprietary Stormwater Pre-treatment Devices. In this webinar, we will provide an overview on the design and implementation of these stormwater management technologies. The Cultec Separator Row and StormTech

Webinar Description:  One of the challenges that communities face when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts is identifying funding mechanisms to support their projects. There are several funding programs available in Massachusetts for this work, but it is often difficult to identify which projects are the best

Webinar Description:  One of the challenges that communities face when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts is identifying funding mechanisms to support their projects. There are several funding programs available in Rhode Island for this work, but it is often difficult to identify which projects are the

Description: What do we mean by floodplain and what’s really required for management? This webinar will review the basics of floodplain management for municipalities and property owners both, including FEMA requirements on elevation certificates and substantial improvement as well as some state-specific requirements including MA’s compensatory storage. We will also

Webinar Description:  One of the challenges that communities face when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts is identifying funding mechanisms to support their projects. With unprecedented funding available for this work, this workshop will provide a roadmap by highlighting key funding opportunities for water quality and climate

Description: With the demand for housing outpacing availability, southern New England like many other regions of the country is facing a housing crisis. How communities respond to the demand for housing has significant consequences not only on community character but also residents’ quality of life and the water resources that residents depend

Webinar Description:  One of the challenges for communities working to improve community resilience to climate change impacts is identifying the appropriate funding mechanism to support projects and develop competitive grant applications. There are several funding programs available in Massachusetts for this work, many with a focus on nature based solutions,

Description: This webinar provides an overview on the design, implementation, and maintenance of FocalPoint stormwater systems. FocalPoint is an on-line stormwater BMP that utilizes regionally acceptable vegetation planted in a high-flow rate biofiltration media layer that treats stormwater pollutants such as total suspended solids (TSS), nutrients, metals and bacteria.  The

Description: Join the SNEP Network to learn more about the Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island’s recently adopted Conservation Development Ordinance. For the past two years, the SNEP Network has assisted the town with drafting a conservation development ordinance for new subdivisions that incorporates stormwater management and low impact development (LID)

Description: What is stormwater financing? In this webinar, you will learn about how stormwater programs are managed, the basics of setting stormwater utility fees, and examples of stormwater program implementation. This webinar will also cover the legislation in Southern New England that enables communities to establish stormwater utility programs. Presenters:

Description: In this webinar, we will report the results of the 2020/2021 Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project of Southeast New England (StewMAP SNE) and show you how to explore the data, which includes information about 149 stewardship organizations and roughly 700 networked funders, knowledge providers and partners, using an online

Description: Stormwater management and stormwater planning are often conducted at the local municipal level. Methods used to estimate or model runoff and plan interventions can vary widely, and often utilize opaque or proprietary approaches which may be challenging to update. Cape Cod Commission staff will present a methodology that used

Description:The Cape Cod towns of Brewster, Chatham, Harwich, and Orleans were jointly grantedMassDEP’s first watershed permit in 2018 to further nitrogen removal activities in Pleasant Bay,the region’s largest estuary. To meet their individual responsibilities under the permit, the townshave formulated nitrogen management plans that involve shellfish harvesting, permeablereactive barriers, public

Description:The URI MPA team interviewed over 40 public, nonprofit, and private stakeholders that are part of the green infrastructure, stormwater management, and climate resilience network in Rhode Island to learn about the challenges of financing projects in Rhode Island’s municipalities. As part of their study, the research team has arrived

Description: This webinar will provide an overview on the process of selecting and designing a proprietary stormwater treatment device for permitting in Rhode Island, with a focus on the Jellyfish Filter. Although this training is specific to RI, the information that will be presented is extremely valuable and relevant for

Description: What are PFAS? Why are they important? In this introductory webinar, you will learn how these man-made chemicals came to be and what risks they may pose to your community and your watershed. You will learn: • Sources of PFAs and their pathway into the environment• Risks and challenges

Description: Local land use rules that support nature-based solutions to climate change have many benefits, including reduced flood risks, protection of water quality and supplies, reduced costs of road and stormwater maintenance, open space protection, and preserving community character. Outdated bylaws and regulations can prevent communities from implementing these win-win

Description: The Stormwater Tree Trench Design Guide was developed by the Providence Parks Department, Horsley Witten Group, the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center and the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network to help municipalities design and maintain greener, healthier, and more resilient tree trenches. The Guide is a tool to assist

Description: In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn how to craft more competitive grant applications and increase the success rate of your submissions. You will learn about the steps you may need to take before you even start writing, including how to identify priority projects, determine suitable funding sources, and

Description: While green infrastructure (GI) has become a relatively common stormwater management alternative to “gray” piped infrastructure, several impediments to GI implementation still exist. Among these impediments are cognitive and perceptual barriers that negatively affect how GI is conceptualized, communicated, and understood. This webinar showcases a master’s thesis research project

Kyle Gray, Project Partner, Throwe Environmental (SNEP Network Partner)NEWEA 2021 Virtual Spring Meeting & Exhibit • June 9, 2021Session 4: Social/Ecological System Resiliency—What Does It Mean For Water Resource Facilities?

Training provided by the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center in partnership with the SNEP Network on May 12th, 2021 Description: What people do in and around their homes can impact stormwater runoff and the water quality in your nearby rivers, lakes and ponds. In this training hosted by the Providence Stormwater

   Training provided by the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center in partnership with the SNEP Network on March 26th, 2021. Description:Stormwater project designs are only effective when they are constructed correctly. This workshop describes the key phases for construction of stormwater practices, highlighting strategies that project managers can use to ensure

Description: NFWF’s National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) invests in projects that will create, expand, and restore natural systems in areas that will (1) increase protection for communities from coastal storms, sea- and lake-level changes, inundation, and coastal erosion and (2) improve valuable habitats for fish and wildlife species. Please join

Training provided by the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center in partnership with the SNEP Network Description: This training is intended for supervisors and field staff responsible for maintaining green stormwater infrastructure projects.  Without appropriate operation and maintenance activities GSI projects will not continue to function properly and yield expected water quality

Throughout the fall of 2020, the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts will work closely with national leaders from around the country and interact with subject matter experts.  Invited guests will help guide future redevelopment plans for Wareham Village by focusing on incorporating elements of climate resilience, stormwater management, and green infrastructure

Throughout the fall of 2020, the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts will work closely with national leaders from around the country and interact with subject matter experts.  Invited guests will help guide future redevelopment plans for Wareham Village by focusing on incorporating elements of climate resilience, stormwater management, and green infrastructure

Training provided by the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center in partnership with the SNEP Network Description:Stormwater project designs are only effective when they are constructed correctly. This workshop describes the key phases for construction of stormwater practices, highlighting strategies that project managers can use to ensure proper installation. The training will

Throughout the fall of 2020, the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts will work closely with national leaders from around the country and interact with subject matter experts.  Invited guests will help guide future redevelopment plans for Wareham Village by focusing on incorporating elements of climate resilience, stormwater management, and green infrastructure

Throughout the fall of 2020, the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts will work closely with national leaders from around the country and interact with subject matter experts.  Invited guests will help guide future redevelopment plans for Wareham Village by focusing on incorporating elements of climate resilience, stormwater management, and green infrastructure

Webinar Description: Nature provides us with many services, from wildlife habitat to recreation opportunities. But beyond its intrinsic value, nature also provides measurable benefits to humans in the form of nature-based solutions to some of our most pressing environmental problems, including climate change. In this webinar, Mass Audubon will present

Webinar Description: This training is intended for technical professionals involved with the siting, design, implementation, permitting, and regulation for effective stormwater management using green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI).  The courses emphasize understanding the basic principles of stormwater management design while advancing the state-of-practice. While the bulk of the practice has not

Webinar Description:This is an introductory training appropriate for community members in Massachusetts and Rhode Island interested in green stormwater infrastructure. The training will provide an overview of green stormwater infrastructure, as well as a discussion of system nomenclature, performance and suitability for implementation considerations. This training is a precursor to

Description:Adopting nature-based and low impact development solutions can help effectively manage stormwater while conserving land, protecting water quality, and reducing maintenance costs. Outdated bylaws and regulations sometimes prevent communities from implementing these win-win solutions, however. Learn how Mass Audubon’s Bylaw Review Tool can help you give your community’s land use

Webinar Description:Explore a tool to cite nature-based solutions for climate resilience outcomes. This tool can help guide implementation of NBS by looking at how inland flood, coastal flood, and drought hazards overlap with opportunities for nature-based solutions. The talk will explore a few examples of MA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness climate resilience priority actions, walk through

SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND NETWORK and ASSOCIATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICERS LUNCHTIMES WEBINAR SERIES  COVID-19 Preparedness & Recovery:  An Opportunity for a Stronger New England  As local and state government agencies frantically respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of meaningful risks and opportunities are being revealed that align with experiences and challenges in

Workshop Description:  This webinar will showcase a new tool, designed to help compare your municipality’s development standards to national benchmarks for avoiding, reducing, and managing stormwater runoff.  We will cover the “whys” and “hows” of the LID Site Planning and Design Techniques: A Municipal Self-Assessment and discuss additional supporting materials and assistance.

SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND NETWORK and ASSOCIATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICERS LUNCHTIMES WEBINAR SERIES  COVID-19 Preparedness & Recovery:  An Opportunity for a Stronger New England  As local and state government agencies frantically respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of meaningful risks and opportunities are being revealed that align with experiences and challenges in

SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND NETWORK and ASSOCIATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICERSLUNCHTIMES WEBINAR SERIES COVID-19 Preparedness & Recovery:  An Opportunity for a Stronger New England  As local and state government agencies frantically respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of meaningful risks and opportunities are being revealed that align with experiences and challenges

SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND NETWORK and ASSOCIATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICERS LUNCHTIMES WEBINAR SERIES  COVID-19 Preparedness & Recovery:  An Opportunity for a Stronger New England  As local and state government agencies frantically respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of meaningful risks and opportunities are being revealed that align with experiences