Low Impact Development Technical Workshop Series
 
The interest and use of the low impact development (LID) stormwater management approach is rapidly increasing in the Puget Sound region.  Over the past several years many education workshops have examined the need for and general application of LID practices.
 
As part of the Puget Sound Initiative, Washington State University will present a series of four new LID technical workshops in four locations around Puget Sound.  Funding for the workshops is provided by the Puget Sound Partnership. 

These two-day workshops, with instruction by regional and national experts in the field, will provide the technical details necessary to properly design, build and maintain LID practices. For example, the two-day workshop on bioretention will provide the designer with the current state of knowledge on siting, sizing and modeling techniques, designing surface and subsurface drainage components, soil mixes, and more. The permeable paving workshop will provide current specifications for permeable asphalt, concrete, concrete interlocking pavers and other paving systems, as well as subgrade preparation, base material specifications, modeling, and maintenance.
 
Where and When:
Sequim (Jamestown Tribal Center)
May 6-7 2008:   Permeable Paving
May 28-29 2008:  Bioretention
June 4-5 2008:   Green roofs, Low Impact Foundations and Rain Water Collection
June 25-26 2008:  Site Planning, Clearing and Grading, Plan Review, and Inspection
 
The same series of workshops will be provided in:
·   Bellingham (September and October 2008)
·   Seattle (February and March 2009)
·   Olympia (Spring 2009) 
 
Specific dates and locations are to be determined.
Cost: $50.00
 
Pre-registration is required. Details on how to register, specific course locations, course agendas, and other details will be provided soon, so stay tuned for further announcements.
 
For more information contact:
Curtis Hinman, WSU Extension Pierce County
Email: chinman@wsu.edu
Voice: 253-798-3257