Learn about low impact development
Posted On: July 23, 2021
Low impact development (LID) is an environmentally friendly approach to managing stormwater as close to its source as possible.
Local experts will share information about LID hot topics during the following free, online forums:
- Emerging techniques for nutrient uptake: 2 to 4 p.m. July 26
- LID design manuals and permitting next steps: 2 to 4 p.m. July 27
- Selling LID: A forum for realtors, lenders, owners and buyers: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 28
- LID and green building: A forum for builders and homeowners: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 29
Speakers from Volusia County, the Soil and Water Conservation District, University of Florida, Stetson University and the Florida Green Building Coalition will describe how low impact development principles, such as preserving and recreating natural landscape features, helps treat stormwater as a resource rather than a waste product.
Policymakers, builders, developers, real estate professionals, landscape architects, stormwater professionals and concerned residents are encouraged to attend. Email greenvolusia@volusia.org to obtain the Zoom link.
The forums are hosted by Green Volusia, a county initiative to provide information about environmentally responsible practices and encourage stewardship and conservation of natural resources. These programs are part of the Save our Springs and Rivers Initiative and are funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Two or more Volusia County Council members may participate in the forums.
