Free Homeowners Association Workshop Next Week
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is excited to offer a free Homeowners Association Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Free registration is required.
This event is for associations and property owners who are responsible for maintaining detention ponds, wetlands, and natural areas. Our primary goal is to increase your understanding of subdivision stormwater features and maintenance needs, flood prevention, and other environmental issues, and to provide resources that will help your subdivisions moving forward. Grants and funding opportunities will also be discussed.
When: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
*In-person attendance is limited to 50 participants
*Attendees can also join online through Zoom
*Workshop agenda is available here
Register: RSVP here. Registration is free.
We hope to see you at the event!
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) continues to help the thousands of residents and business owners who are affected by flood related issues. SMC was recently appropriated funding through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for regional stormwater capital improvements in Lake County and is seeking stormwater capital improvement projects through a Request For Proposals. Eligible funding requests will range from $250,000 to $2,500,000.
All project proposals must be received no later than 2 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2022. Applications are to be submitted via the SMC Inflow portal here.
Watershed Management Board Requests for Proposals
Do you have a watershed project idea that could positively impact the community? SMC is now accepting requests for proposals for Watershed Management Board funded projects for Fiscal Year 2023. This program is available to the public to help fund drainage improvement and flood reduction projects.
To have your project considered for funding, submit the application by 2 p.m. on Oct. 7. Applications are to be submitted via the SMC Inflow portal. Learn more.
In-Person Certified Floodplain Manager Exam Opportunities
Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM) is pleased to announce in-person opportunities for people to take the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam. Note that the Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) anticipates changing from an in-person exam format to a virtual exam that can be taken at an exam center near you.
This change is anticipated within the next few months. Although this will offer more flexibility in location and date, the cost is anticipated to be higher. To register for an in-person exam this year, fill out the application found here and send it to the ASFPM National Office at cfm@floods.org
Capacity is limited at each site. Registration is handled through ASFPM on a first come, first-serve basis. Register soon for your choice of date/location.
- September 30th, 2-5pm, Woodridge (Office of V3)
- October 5th, 1-3 pm, Libertyville (Lake County Stormwater Management Commission - Central Permit Facility)
- October 20th, 9-noon, Rosemont (Office of CBBEL)
- November date TBD, Swansea
- December date in Northeast IL may be added, based on demand
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