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Our mission is working to protect and improve the water quality in our springs, streams, and lakes.

Low Impact Development: Growth AND Sustainability

Here in the Ozarks, one of our most precious resources is the water. People are drawn to this area for the abundance of beautiful lakes and streams, yet with this population growth comes diminishing water quality. Ever-increasing demands on natural resources have created new challenges for builders and developers. As awareness of environmental issues rises, so does the demand for greener, less negatively impactful building techniques. Whether driven by tighter regulations designed to protect our natural resources or customer demand, conscientious development decisions are a must to stay competitive and protect our resources.

 

 

Designing the Box Outside of the Box

This conference will provide tools you need to begin incorporating stormwater management Low Impact Development (LID) techniques into your everyday designs. Learn various LID methods specific for our area, compare costs with traditional design methods, see innovative products for implementing these practices into your project, and tour local sites currently using these innovative building methods.

By studying various site-planning and hydrological based methods, some new, some currently utilized worldwide, lid techniques offers solutions to these challenges. Promoted by the EPA, LID can help meet the Clean Water Act requirements, preserve our water quality and replenish our aquifer, while offering economical benefits. Professional Development hours are available. Cost for the 2-day conference is $150.00. See below for speaker, agenda, registration or information about the Design Charrette. 

Now accepting student registration ONLY $75.00 (for conference only, excludes design charrette).  Payable by check only.

 

This event will be held at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield Missouri.
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Design Charrette Vendor Fair
   
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  A portion of this conference is funded by the Water Quality Improvement Project