On February 28 and 29, more than 85 stormwater managers came together in Columbia Missouri to network and discuss upcoming changes in state and federal regulations. As of the 2010 census, seven more communities in Missouri met federal thresholds requiring stormwater management. Currently, there are 157 communities struggling to meet permit requirements. To meet this need, the conference opened with a session on developing a stormwater program. Boone County's Counselor was on hand to provide guidance on state statutes and help define the role for community leaders. During a parallel track, DNR introduced the new Missouri Green Infrastructure Guide. The main conference started after lunch with topics including: Changes to water quality standards, classified waters, site-specific permitting, and surviving an EPA audit. On the second day of the conference, topics included a discussion on educational campaigns, conducting site inspections, water quality monitoring, and maintaining stormwater facilities. The event was held east of Columbia at Bradford Farms Research Facility on Rangeline Rd. There were 135 people in attendance.

2012 Missouri MS4 Stormwater Conference Program

               Hach Company

             Missouri Water

              Environment Association

Conference Presentations

Preconference Workshop A

Stormwater Management: How Did We Get Here? Georganne Bowman, Boone County

Developing a Stormwater Program: Legal Issues CJ Dykhouse, Boone County

Preconference Workshop B

Introducing the Missouri Guide to Green Infrastructure Ruth Wallace, MoDNR

The Alignment of Green Infrastructure with Voluntary Building Standards Matt Belcher, Verdatek

Green Infrastructure Considerations in Site Analysis, Site Design & Selection of Stormwater Control Measures William Allen, St. Louis MSD

Upgrading Ordinances, Review/Approval Processes, & Green Incentives Tom Wellman, City of Columbia

Entering into Effective Operation & Maintenance Agreements for Stormwater Practices Jamie Paige, City of Wentzville

Day 1 Presentations

Keynote Speaker - Stormwater Management & Watershed Health Steve Mahfood

Understanding Water Quality Standards Georganne Bowman, Boone County

Changes to Jurisdictional Waterbodies Stacia Bax, MoDNR

Changes to Chloride Standards Bill Whipps, MoDNR

E-Permitting Michael Abbot, MoDNR

MoDNR LD General Permit Carrie Schulte, MoDNR

The Road to a Site Specific MS4 Permit Bill Florea, Boone County

Surviving an MS4 Audit: When EPA Comes to Town Todd Houts, University of Missouri

Day 2 Presentations

Public Education and Involvement Michael Heimos, City of Columbia

What BMP Performance Does the Phase II Permit Require?Jay Hoskins, St. Louis MSD

BMP Tracking for Long-Term Maintenance & Program Evaluation Carrie Lamb, City of Springfield

How Good is Your Inspection Program? Kirby Dieterman, St. Charles County

Developing a Monitoring Program for IDDE, BMP Performance, or Construction Ed Bulliner, Boone County

Sponsor Commercials

Aquaterra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

ASP Enterprises

Carter Waters

Contech

Geosyntec Consultants

Hach Company

RJN Group

Shockey Consulting Services, LLC