Local Leaders Invited to Attend Workshop on the Water

Protecting Your Assets: The Multiple Values of a Healthy St. Croix Watershed

The St. Croix and its tributary lakes and streams are community assets with economic, social and environmental benefits. Share and learn from other local leaders in urban, developing, rural, and agricultural communities within the lower St. Croix Basin who are using a variety of approaches to protect and improve their water resources.

This workshop will focus on protecting the multiple values of a healthy St. Croix River watershed. Hear from rural, agricultural, developing and fully developed communities and learn about actions you can take in your community to protect water resources while continuing to support other community values. There will be an opportunity to work in small teams to identify key take-away messages you can share with colleagues and constituents, as well as dedicated time for networking at the end of the workshop.

Date: Tuesday July 29th
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $20.00 per person includes light dinner
Where: Afton*Hudson Cruise Lines Grand Duchess, 500 1st St., Hudson, WI 54016
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2014
Register online »

Workshop Sessions:

Growing toward a Bright Future

Planning a “bridge” to a changing landscape
Minimum Impact Development approaches, ordinances and strategies to protect water resources
Navigating the challenges of development and redevelopment

Preserving Rural Character

Agricultural practices and programs for better water quality
Inventorying, monitoring, and updating septic systems
Prioritizing water protection and restoration projects in rural areas

Talk the Talk – Lead the Walk

Work in small groups to develop persuasive talking points to communicate the values of healthy water resources in your community

Watershed Networking

Who should attend?

Local Officials
Community Leaders
City Councilors
Town and Township Supervisors
County Commissioners
Planning Commission and Park Board Members
Zoning Boards
Watershed Management Organizations
Agricultural Commodity Leadership Groups
St. Croix Partnership Team
St. Croix River Association Board

Register

Register online or download the registration form as a pdf and mail a check: 2014 St. Croix Workshop Flyer & Registration (pdf).