Keynote: Intro to Low-Impact Development - * Presentation
Jacob Blue, Applied Ecological Services

Jacob Blue, ecological designer and senior landscape architect, will present charrette site, as well as the goals and challenges distinct to this site.

Pervious Surface Justin Hough, Innoviro - Presentation Jeff Hornerkamp, Kirchner Block Chris Carson, Carson/Mitchell Engineering - Presentation Compare and contrast various materials in pervious surfaces.

Yard Prairiescaping Mark Ruzicka, BLA, Applied Ecological Services - Presentation Learn the advantages of taking a portion of your turf and turning it into prairie. Prairiescaping methods and materials will be shared.

Video Luncheon Enjoy lunch as we show "White River Heritage: Guarding the Treasure". This video, produced by the Upper White River Basin Foundation, showcases Ozarks rivers and best practices for water management.

Subdivision Raingardens Beth Wentzel, Applied Ecological Services - Presentation Explore the benefits of including raingardens into your plans for a community. See a range of native plants, discover which are best to suit your site.

Rethinking Detention Basins Todd Wagner, City of Springfield - Presentation Eric Dove, Olsson & Associates - Presentation Take a look at more attractive, effective and environmentally-sound methods for building or retrofitting your detention basin.

Charrette Presentation
Plans developed prior to the charrette (for site as presented earlier) will be unveiled.
Compare hydrological analysis and costs of lid plan vs. conventional plan.

Appetizers & Mixer
The fun begins with our after-hours party. Music, plentiful hor d'ourvres and a cash bar.
This party is so good, even the vendors are sticking around.

Smart Growth Techniques
Dr. Marty Matlock, University of Arkansas - Presentation
Stephen Luoni, Univerity of Arkansas - Presentation
Community Design Center
Growth is easy. Doing it wisely, with an eye toward future impact is another matter. We will look at the natural features in a site, cluster development and designing open spaces to promote a healthier and sustainable community.

Rainwater Harvesting (Commercial) Matt O'Reilly, Green Circle - Presentation Eric McCune, SDA Architects - Presentation Take advantage of the naturally-occurring rainfall to augment the required supply of water for commercial use.

Rainwater Harvesting (Residential) Dan Chiles, Watts Industries Stuart Murr, Smart Designs - Presentation This sustainable action serves both fiscal and environmental concerns on a residential level.

What Color is YOUR Roof?
Kelly Luckett, Green Roof Blocks - Presentation
Dr. Bill Retzlaff, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville - Presentation
Curious about building a green roof? Look at structural requirements, assembly, design, planting,
care and research gathered by the Green Roof Environmental Evaluation Network.

Field Trip!
Board a bus to visit several local lid sites to see actual working examples of lid building techniques. Bring your questions, lunch will be provided. Dr. John Moore of UWRB will lead a discussion on codes and ordinances.

Bus will depart from the Oasis Convention Center at approximately 1:30pm stopping at three sites before returning to Convention Center. You will have the opportunity to view sites and hear presentations about techniques being implemented.

• Site #1 Nixa Rain Gardens- Stormwater sampling project Nixa/Ozark
• Site #2 Ozark Community Center- 3 cistern system/ water quality basins
• Site #3 Green Circle – Low Impact Commercial Space / review case study/ codes and ordinances