North Inlet Winyah Bay
National Estuarine Research Reserve

Workshop participants explore alternative development approaches in order to protect sensitive wetland habitats.

Field trip to Oak Terrace Preserve demonstrates use of bioswales to manage stormwater.

Engineers, planners, and others learn about the design of low impact practices.

Enthusiastic workshop attendees get involved and get dirty with a rain garden installation.

Training Events

These events are hosted by the Coastal Training Program (CTP). Click the appropriate “Register” button below to register for an upcoming program. To register by email or phone, or for event questions, contact the CTP Coordinator.

Grand Strand Stormwater Pond Conference

Date	Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location	Springmaid Resort Conference Center 3200 South Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Who	Community Managers, Property Managers, and Homeowner Associations
Program	Carolina Clear, the Coastal Training Program, and the Community Associations Institute would like to invite community managers and homeowner associations to attend the 2012 Grand Strand Stormwater Pond Conference. Join us to learn more about the most sustainable and cost-effective ways to maintain the function and aesthetics of ponds in your community. The conference will feature: Presentations from experienced professionals and researchers on pond ecology, maintenance options, regulatory guidelines, financial solutions, local success stories, and more. Exhibits from companies, agencies, and local professionals on the best ways to solve pond maintenance challenges and the services they provide to meet these needs. Educational resources on water quality protection from the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium. Networking opportunities with community managers and homeowners associations in the Grand Strand. Continuing education (CE) credits will be available for community manager members of the South Carolina Community Associations Institute (CAI).
	Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.

Future Coastal Training Program Events

Project Design & Evaluation: April 3-4, 2012, Charleston, SC

Webinars

Webinars are a great way to stay informed about the latest in scientific research and innovative development and planning practices that are relevant to coastal decision-making. Check out these websites for available programs.

NOAA Coastal Services Center, Digital Coastal Webinar Series

Center for Land Use Education & Research (CLEAR), 2011 Webinar Series

EBM Tools Network, Demonstration Webinars

Other Events of Interest

These events are hosted by outside groups, not by the North Inlet-Winyah Bay Coastal Training Program. Please refer to their websites or flyers for contact and registration information.

Search for Additional Events at:

South Carolina Coastal Information Network

ACE Basin Coastal Training Program