Nature-Based Solutions for Northern Climates: Making Vegetated Stormwater Practices Work

In this one-day workshop hosted by Minnesota Sea Grant and the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, participants will grow their pragmatic plant knowledge and focus on what can make vegetated stormwater infrastructure successful in northern climates. 

Communities are increasingly investing in nature-based solutions and green stormwater infrastructure, but when and how are vegetated stormwater practices practical and successful in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin? When carefully planned and managed, many stormwater and community benefits can be realized by integrating plants into stormwater infrastructure projects. Learn from vegetation and stormwater experts and deepen understanding through discussion, activities, and a local site tour featuring new and mature stormwater installations.

Lunch and snacks will be provided to attendees of this free in-person event. AICP credits may be earned by attending this event.

Registration is required for all attendees.

This training is aimed at:

• Stormwater practitioners, or those whose work frequently intersects with stormwater management. 
• Those who work in the Duluth-Superior area or other communities in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. 
• Anyone who would like to hear from fellow practitioners about how to make vegetated stormwater practices succeed.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify vegetated stormwater practices that can be beneficial and successful in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Apply knowledge and practices in the context of site preparation, installation, and maintenance of vegetated stormwater solutions that improve the likelihood of vegetation health and project success.
• Draw knowledge, inspiration, and lessons from other northern communities with successful vegetated stormwater projects.