The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) - Chicago Chapter is proud to present the Chicagoland Water Resources Permitting Seminar. This seminar will provide valuable information relating to current and future stormwater permitting/ordinance requirements for some of the most frequented agencies in the Chicagoland area. For 40 minutes, each agency will present and take questions on their most relevant permitting information. 6 PDHs will be available. Continental breakfast and a hot lunch will be served.

Agencies scheduled to present include:

• DuPage County Stormwater Commission
• Illinois Department of Transportation
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
• Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• McHenry County
• City of Chicago Department of Water Management
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Office of Water Resources

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 7:30am doors open; 8:00am presentations start;  4:30pm end

Place: Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus – Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Register: Here

Cost:

$170 Early Bird

$200 After 10/24

Sponsorships Available! Email Gary Gifford at ggifford@hwlochner.com to inquire

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September 18-20, Godfrey, IL. Forest landowners, professionals, and conservation enthusiasts for three days of field tours, educational sessions, and networking.  More Info  

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Tuesday, October 28. Free admission! This free biennial conference will feature: Depaving: The Groundwork for Urban Climate Adaption Stormwater Management in a Changing Climate Beavers: The Original Ecological Engineer Cook County Green Stormwater Infrastructure How Local Farms Play a Crucial Role in Food Security Site Visit: Illinois Natural History Survey Herbarium The CCSP a collaborative effort of local government entities in Champaign County, Illinois consisting of Champaign County, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the Village of Savoy. The partners share common resources and efforts to develop a regional consistency in fulfilling the requirements of their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. For information regarding the program, registration, presenters/presentations, live recordings of past events: https://www.ccstormwater.org.