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The Spring 20026 NCWRA Workshop will focus on resilience and recovery in Western North Carolina, with an emphasis on lessons learned from recent storm events and ongoing restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene. Communities across the region continue to face challenges related to aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and the need for resilient stormwater and green infrastructure solutions that protect water quality and community assets.
Morning sessions will feature presentations on Western North Carolina resiliency, including an overview of current conditions and plans in progress across the region. The afternoon program will highlight Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, providing updates on project status, implementation challenges, and strategies for rebuilding more resilient water resource systems. Additional presentations will showcase green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects at A-B Tech, illustrating practical, on-the-ground applications of sustainable stormwater practices.
The workshop will include a guided field visit to A-B Tech GSI projects, offering attendees the opportunity to see implemented solutions firsthand, followed by dedicated field trips on Friday to additional project sites. Lunch will be provided on Thursday, and a social gathering at a local brewery will conclude the day. Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation to field sites.
Thursday:
8:30- 9:30 Registration and Breakfast snacks/coffee
9:30-9:45 Welcome & Introductions
9:45-10:30 Western NC resiliency presentations
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:30 Western NC Plans in Progress
12:30-1:15 Box Lunch
1:15-3:00 Helene Recovery and status of various projects after the storm
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15- 4:15 A-B Tech GSI Projects
4:15-4:30 Field trip logistics for Friday
4:30- 5:00 AB Tech GSI Field Trip
5:00 Social at local brewery
Friday:
Field Trips
Continuing Education Credits: This entire workshop will provide 7.25 PDH (professional development hour) credits upon completion of registration and evaluations that will be sent with the final event information. Webinar attendance for the Thursday session alone will provide 5.25 PDH credits. Each professional must determine if the content is relevant to his/her individual practice and suitable for his/her continuing education.
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