The Conservation Foundation presents a virtual Beyond the Basics 2022 conference. Communities across the nation are already experiencing the effects of climate change. “Weathering the Storm: Building Resilient Communities Through Design” is aimed at showcasing projects, case studies, and strategies by public and private entities that use green and gray infrastructure to improve a community’s ability to address the effects of climate change. The conference focuses on versatile designs and projects that will increase resiliency, improve water quality, and provide other benefits.
Presentations:
"Climate Action for the Chicago Region" - Edith Makra, Director of Environmental Initiatives, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
"Ditch Your Ditch: Village of Downers Grove Bioswale Program" - Kristin Dykema, Environmental Scientist, Hampton Lenzini & Renwick (HLR) and
Julie Lomax, Stormwater Administer, Village of Downers Grove
"The Preserves of Highland Park" - Tim Pollowy, Senior Landscape Architect, Hey and Associates, Inc. and Rebecca Grill, Natural Areas Management, Park District of Highland Park
"The Role of Community-Based Partnerships in Advancing DEI in the Water Industry" - Laura Adams, Green Infrastructure Practice Lead, Black & Veatch and Michael Burke, Director, Business Inclusion & Capacity Development, Clean Water Partnership (CWP)
Sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management, Bedrock Earthscapes LLC, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, and DuPage County.
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