The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission, with assistance from U.S. EPA, Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, UW-Sea Grant Institute, UW-Extension, WDNR, Brown County Land Conservation, and the Center for Land Use Education, held a series of mini-conferences throughout the Bay-Lake Region.
The mini-conferences discussed stormwater management beyond detention ponds and using low impact development for economic gains; planning for eco-tourism and the economic benefits of the Great Lakes; and thinking of creative solutions to runoff pollution and dealing with phosphorus loading to the soil and waterways. Bay-Lake Regional Mini-Conference Series #1: March 7, 2006
“Innovative Approaches to Stormwater Management and Residential Development--Thinking Beyond Ponds”
This mini-conference provided information on meeting stormwater regulations with innovative best management practices beyond ponds. The conference explained how particular development practices such as low impact development, conservation development, and infill development can address stormwater management as well as provide cost savings for a community's budget.
Agenda (Including PowerPoint Presentations):
2:50 - 3:00 p.m. Registration and Refreshments
3:00 - 3:05 p.m. Welcome and Introduction-Mark Walter
3:05 - 3:30 p.m. Introduction to the Lake Michigan Watershed and the Effects of Urban Runoff- Victoria Harris
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Stormwater Regulations and Compliance Using Innovative BMPs-Roger Bannerman
4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Housing Needs and Residential Development Options - Mark Walter
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Low Impact Development and Conservation Subdivision Design: Benefits of Ecologically Sensistive Development-Jan Jacobson
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Cost of Community Services: How Land Use Decisions Impact a Community's Fiscal Balance Sheet- Rebecca Roberts
6:00 - 6:05 p.m. Closing Remarks - Mark Walter
Bay-Lake Regional Mini-Conference Series #2: April 6, 2006
“Economic Impacts of Great Lakes Coastal Resources”
This mini-conference provided information on uniting the economic and ecological benefits of natural resources and the Great Lakes for Wisconsin communities. The conference aimed to help communities realize their natural-based tourism potential and discussed the economic importance of protecting the integrity of coastal resources.
Agenda (Including PowerPoint Presentations):
2:50 - 3:00 p.m. Registration and Refreshments
3:00 - 3:05 p.m. Welcome and Introduction- Mark Walter, Executive Director, Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission
3:05 - 3:30 p.m. Introduction to Lake Michigan Watershed - Victoria Harris, Water Quality and Habitat Specialist, UW-Sea Grant Institute
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Great Lakes Economics - Charles Ledin, WDNR, Governor Doyle's Representative to the Council of Great Lakes Governors
4:15 - 4:55 p.m. Nature-based Tourism and the Economic Issues Associated with State Parks - Ian Scott, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, UW-Madison
4:55 - 5:15 p.m. Business and Local Perspective on Nature-based Tourism - Jon Kukuk, Nestegg Marine/Marinette Co. Toursim Alliance/Marinette Chamber Tourism Committee
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Travel Green Wisconsin: An Eco-Tourism Model for the State- Karen Raymore, Executive Director, Door County Chamber / Visitors Bureau
6:00 - 6:05 p.m. Closing Remarks- Mark Walter, Executive Director, Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission
Location: University of Wisconsin-Marinette, Main Building, Room M110, 750 W. Bay
Shore Street; Marinette, Wisconsin.
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Bay-Lake Regional Mini-Conference Series #3: April 27, 2006
“Creative Solutions for Protecting Lake Michigan Shores from Runoff Pollution”
This mini-conference provided information on agricultural and urban runoff and algae in Lake Michigan; and presented innovative management methods and solutions.
Agenda (Including PowerPoint Presentations):
2:50 - 3:00 p.m. Registration and Refreshments
3:00 - 3:05 p.m. Welcome and Introduction - Mark Walter, Executive Director, Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission
3:05 - 3:25 p.m. Nutrients and Lake Michigan - Victoria Harris, Water Quality and Habitat Specialist, UW-Sea Grant Institute
3:25 - 3:45 p.m. Nearshore Water Quality of Lake Michigan and Possible Impacts on Cladophora (Algae) Growth - John Masterson, Water Quality Biologist, WDNR
3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Overview of Agricultural Runoff and BMPs / Discovery Farms Project - Eric Cooley, Co-Director, Outreach Specialist, UW-Extension Discovery Farms
4:30 - 5:15 p.m. The Power of Green Energy: Converting Bio-Waste to Energy - Paul Schneider, President, Skill Associates
Bio-Energy Project-Pictures
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Urban Runoff Management - Sue Olson, City Engineer, City of Appleton
6:00 - 6:05 p.m. Closing Remarks - Mark Walter, Executive Director, Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission
Location: Lakeshore Technical College, Lake Michigan Conference Room, 1290 North Avenue; Cleveland, Wisconsin
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