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Managing our Stormwater from Gutter to Stream
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Managing our Stormwater from Gutter to Stream This three hour workshop will cover nature based techniques to clean and conserve stormwater for people and wildlife at any scale: backyard to urban/suburban/industrial to regional. Hear from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension staff about real life uses of Green Infrastructure in Texas. Cost – Free Fri March 22, 2019, 9am – Noon, Corpus Christi Tues April 9, 2019, 9am – Noon, Arlington Wed June 12, 2019, 1pm – 4pm, Pearland Registration – GIFT-TCWP.eventbrite.com
Fall Planning Workshop for Local Governments, October 20th
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Fall Planning Workshop for Local Governments Cost – Free Date – Friday, October 20, 2017; 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To be added to the list to receive more information, e-mail Amanda Thorin.
Instant Impacts: A Land Use Planning Workshop, September 29th
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Instant Impacts: A Land Use Planning Workshop Cost – Free Location – Near Northwest Management District Date – Friday, September 29, 2017; 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To be added to the list to receive more information, email Amanda Thorin.
Local Mitigation Planning Workshop
Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) G318 Local Mitigation Planning Workshop Description – The goal of this workshop is to provide plan developers with the information necessary to prepare and implement a local hazard mitigation plan. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: (1) define hazard mitigation and identify the benefits of mitigation planning (2) develop or update a local hazard mitigation plan (3) identify resources and guidance available for mitigation planning and plan implementation. Target audience – local government officials, State officials,… Read More →
Managing Floodplain Development Through the NFIP, June 26 – 29
Texas Floodplain Management Association, G273: Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Description: This course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. Registration will be open to non-CFMs. Current CFMs will be placed on a waiting list. Cost – $50.00 per person Date – June 26 – 29, 2017; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location – Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Avenue, 3rd floor, Houston, TX 77002 Houston… Read More →
Local Mitigation Planning Workshop, June 27-28
Texas Department of Public Safety, G318 Local Mitigation Planning Workshop Description – The goal of this workshop is to provide plan developers with the information necessary to prepare and implement a local hazard mitigation plan. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: (1) define hazard mitigation and identify the benefits of mitigation planning (2) develop or update a local hazard mitigation plan (3) identify resources and guidance available for mitigation planning and plan implementation Target audience – local government officials, State officials, and others who are involved… Read More →