Category Archives: Related Training Opportunities
Managing our Stormwater from Gutter to Stream
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the City of Brownsville are hosting a free half‐day workshop on Green Infrastructure, nature based techniques to clean and conserve stormwater. Cost – Free Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:00am – noon Brownsville METRO (La Plaza) 755 International Blvd Brownsville, TX 78520 Speakers will focus on the why and how of green infrastructure practices using case studies from Texas. Register for the workshop at GIFT-TCWP.eventbrite.com Workshop flyer attached. Flier_Gutter to Stream_Brownsville 10.30.19
Green Infrastructure Field Day
Houston Area Green Infrastructure Field Days, 9/26 and 10/15 Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston – September 26, 8:30am – noon Exploration Green, Clear Lake – October 15, 9am – noon Thanks for Participating! Registration: GIFT-TCWP.eventbrite.com See green infrastructure projects in the Houston-Galveston region first hand. Each location showcases an innovative practice and will feature multiple speakers as well as a site tour. Who should attend? Municipal representatives, local elected officials, county staff, landowners, school districts, not for profit organizations, and facilities managers Flyer Attached. GIFT Field Days Fall 2019 … Read More →
Floodplain 101 and Mitigation Funding Workshop
Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Water Development Board, and FEMA Region 6 TRO is putting on three workshops in Willacy, Cameron, and Hidalgo Counties. They will be discussing floodplain 101 class in the mornings and then reviewing impact maps, and partner resources in the afternoon. If you would like to participate, please register at the links below. Seating is limited (<40 spots per event), see Eventbrite pages for details. Cost – Free September 17, 2019 September 18, 2019 September 19, 2019 Hidalgo County 8:00 am – 5:00… Read More →
Managing our Stormwater from Gutter to Stream
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and City of Austin Watershed Protection are hosting a free half‐day workshop on Green Infrastructure, nature based techniques to clean and conserve stormwater. Cost – Free Tuesday, August 13, 2019 1pm – 4pm One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Rd, Room 325 Austin, TX 78704 Speakers will focus on the why and how of green infrastructure practices using case studies from Texas. Register for the workshop at GIFT-TCWP.eventbrite.com More info Here Gutter to Stream – Austin 8.13.2019
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 →