Description: This session will present the community-led development of a stormwater strategy for the Grasslyn Manor area of Sherman Park, Milwaukee. Residents have experienced persistent stormwater concerns; in partnership with firm Greenprint Partners, a group of engaged residents formed an Advisory Group to share their stories and concerns. Residents identified and explored potential solutions to stormwater issues. In collaboration with Greenprint, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), and the Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW), they aim to reinforce their hopes for a dry Grasslyn Manor. Hear from the local community, as well as their technical partners, on how they engaged their neighbors, identified an action plan, and got to work to advance some early wins. 

• Key takeaways and lessons learned from residents in this community-driven stormwater planning process.
• Which stormwater solution strategies were prioritized by the community and why.
• How this strategy is being leveraged to bring additional opportunities to Grasslyn Manor.

Presenters: Sydney VanKuren, Director, Planning, Greenprint Partners, and Steve O’Connell, Resident Leader, Grasslyn Manor

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

We invite wastewater personnel from large, medium, small, urban, suburban, small and tribal systems; planners, architects, consultants, engineers, designers, managers and board members, elected officials, community leaders, policy experts, hydrologists, scientists, nonprofit and advocacy group representatives, construction professionals, grant writers, financial officers, and anyone interested in collaborative watershed management solutions.

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