James M. Patchett, MS, FASLA, LEED-AP, Conservation Research Institute/ Conservation Design Forum Andrew J. (Andy) Reese, PE, LEED-AP, Vice President, AMEC Earth and Environmental Division Ben Santer, PhD, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Mark Seeley, PhD, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio Eileen Shea, PhD, NOAA Climate Services Jonathan Yuhas, KARE-11
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Registration 8:30-9:00a.m.)
Opening Remarks Jonathan Yuhas, Morning Host
Keynote Presentations Stormwater Management: Back to the Future Andrew J. Reese
Water-Centric Design: Restoring Nature's Balance James M. Patchett
Concurrent Sessions
Maplewood Mall stormwater retrofits Laurie VanDalen, Maplewood Mall Greening the Grounds: Finding Economic and Sustainable Returns- Richard T. Murphy Jr. ASLA, President/CEO, Murphy Warehouse Co.
Managing a Cost-efficient Water Quality Utility: Prior Lake - Ross Bintner, City of Prior Lake
Living Streets: Community Improvement and Environmental Benefits - Clifton J. Aichinger, North St. Paul Planning Commission and Fred Rozumalski, Barr Engineering
Stillwater Reduces Water Under The Bridge - Torry Kraftson, City of Stillwater Stormwater Management and Infiltration Along the Central Corridor LRT project Michael Hermann, PE, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Afternoon Wrap-Up Climate Adaptation: The Role of Green Infrastructure in the Face of an Uncertain Climate James M. Patchett
Clean Water Fund Update John Jaschke, MN Board of Water and Soil Resources
18th Annual Kuehnast Lecture 7-9 p.m. - FREE to the public Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Climate Models Dr. Ben Santer
Climate Services for Society: Challenges and Opportunities Dr. Eileen Shea
Click here to register for lecture, or call 952-443-1422.
Use of Climate Models in Climate Adaptation Planning Dr. Ben Santer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
NOAA Climate Services: Tools for Planning Dr. Eileen Shea, NOAA Climate Services
Climate Change in Minnesota: Current Trends and Model ProjectionsDr. Mark Seeley and Climate Services: Information and Partnerships Dr. Eileen Shea, NOAA
From the Cornbelt to the North Woods: Understanding the Response of Minnesota Watersheds to Climate Change Dr. Chris Lenhart, U of Minnesota
Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Minnesota Dr. John Baker
Concurrent Sessions II Preparing for Extreme Events Craig Edwards, National Weather Service Paul Huttner, MPR
Climate Change in the Forest and Lake Country of Northern Minnesota Dr. Lee Frelich, U of Minnesota
Challenges of Change for Aquatic Resource Management Dr. Don Pereira, MN-DNR
Assessing Vulnerability Dr. Ann Pierce, MN DNR
Climate Gets Personal: Human Health Kristin Raab, MN Dept. of Health
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