Fifth Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo

October 18, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

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2023 Stormwater Innovation Expo

Wednesday, October 18th  from 8:30 – 3:30

Join the Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition, the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center, and the Providence Parks Department for the Fifth Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo. This is a great opportunity to discover new and innovative products and services being used in the construction and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure across Rhode Island and the industry.

General admission tickets include lunch and a light breakfast.

RIDOT is covering the admission fee for Rhode Island state and municipal employees. If you are in this group, please select the General Admission – State & Municipal Employees ticket option.

Link to purchase tickets HERE

2023 Theme: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience

This year’s GIC Expo will focus on the role of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in making RI communities more resilient to the effects of climate change, including sea-level rise, flooding and increased precipitation, and warmer temperatures. Topics may include: coastal adaptation and strategies for enabling nature to migrate inland; the benefits of buffer restoration and phytotechnology for pollutant removal and flood mitigation; tree planting for cooling and flood mitigation; as well as current and potential state and federal funding sources for climate resilience work.

Presenters include:

Clara Decerbo, Director at Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

David Payne, Loureiro Engineering

Lee Carbonneau, Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Jacob Gorke, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council River Ranger

Dean Audet, Celicia Boyden, Andrea Judge, Beth Kirmmse of Fuss & O’Neil

Elizabeth Scott, Elizabeth Scott Consulting

Mary Tchamkina, Raftelis

Aaron Ley, URI Department of Political Science

Hillary Waite, Stormwater Manager of Town of Braintree

Shelia Dormody, Chief of Policy and Resiliency for the City of Providence

Emanuel Di Lorenzo, Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University

Scott Ruhren, Senior Director of Conservation at Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Lee Ann Freitas, Director of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Ellen Biegert, RLA, Senior Landscape Architect, Michael Easler, RLA, Senior Landscape Architect, and Katherine Feeney, P.E., Design Engineer of Horsley Witten Group

Brandon Blanchard, Managing Engineer at Pare Corporation

Brian Byrnes, Deputy Superintendent, Parks & Recreation, City of Providence, RI

Renee Stoops, Conservation Specialist, Southern RI Conservation District

Peter Grundy, Aquatic Specialist, The Pond and Lake Connection

RISD Biopod Team: Katia Zolotovsky (Faculty Lead), Avantika Velho (Biodesign Consultant), Varun Mehta (Communications Consultant), and Manini Banerjee (Biodesign Researcher)

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The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition, a coalition of over 50 non-profits, businesses, and government agencies focused on managing stormwater with natural methods has been very active in Rhode Island, focusing on projects to manage stormwater, research, and policy changes to make it easier to implement green infrastructure.

Learn more about the Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition: www.greeninfrastructureri.org

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Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation! @pvd_foodtruckevents @pvdfilmfestival @providencetourism @providenceact @cityofprovidence @pvdparks @ricommerce @firstworksri @rwpzoo @rwpbotanicalcenter @rwpgatewaycenter @rwpmuseum

From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳

With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026.

Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts.

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From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳 With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026. Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts. Drone footage by @derecola.photo

#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year!

Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan?

Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park.

As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.”

Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!

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#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year! Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan? Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park. As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.” Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!

To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂

We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!

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To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂 We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!
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