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Sustainable Stormwater Symposium

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Join Us

Every two years, the Environmental Water Resources Group (EWRG) hosts the Sustainable Stormwater Symposium in Portland, Oregon. The event connects attendees with one another and with current stormwater topics. The conference closes with a popular Bike Tour of local stormwater efforts.

Thank you for a great 2025 Symposium! We look forward to seeing you at your next Symposium in 2027.


2025 Keynote Speakers
 

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Cynthia Annett, PhD

Research Associate Professor

Center for Hazardous Substance Research

Kansas State University

Dr. Cynthia Annett is a co-lead on ASTM Draft Standard Guide for Reducing Inland Flood Risk using Nature-based Solutions and ASTM E3460 Standard Guide for Climate and Community Mapping. 

Dr. Annett's talk will provide an international perspective on natural and nature-based solutions for inland flood risk reduction with lessons for an uncertain future.

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Carla Milesi

University of Washington in Tacoma

Carla Milesi is the Emerging Stormwater Technologies Coordinator at the Center for Urban Waters at the University of Washington in Tacoma and partners with the Department of Ecology on the evolution of Technology Assessment Protocol (TAPE) program.

Carla's talk is titled "TAPE Beyond 20 – Raising the Bar for Stormwater Treatment."

2025 Symposium Program

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Bike Tour

We will host a guided bike tour in the afternoon of the second day of the symposium. The bike tour will visit stormwater projects, with site-specific speakers, followed by a happy hour at a nearby eatery.

Student Spotlight Happy Hour

Congratulations the scholarship winners of our 2025 Student Spotlight Poster Showcase! And thanks to all the students who shared their excellent research.

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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Please stay in touch if you would like to sponsor at the next symposium.

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