Past Events

Workshops

September 30, 2014 - Workshop at CMAP
This one-day workshop included presentations and discussion on adapting to temperature, extreme precipitation, and ecosystem changes in northeastern Illinois. The workshop included an overview of historical climate trends and future projections, as well as presentations from local organizations on what adaptation work currently exists in the region.

This website provides links to the workshop agenda, presentations, and resources.

July 8, 2015 - Urban Flood Management through No Adverse Impact and Green Infrastructure at Loyola University
This workshop focused on actions local governments can take to address the issue of urban flooding in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Local government staff and other interested professionals learned how they can better prepare for flooding by applying the No Adverse Impact (NAI) framework for floodplain management and integrating green infrastructure into community planning efforts.

Attendees enjoy a tour of Loyola's green infrastructure efforts during the July 8th Workshop.