The Economic Benefits of Green Infrastructure March 24, 2015 - Schedule 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m. Panelist Discussion Inexpensive Green Infrastructure Practices that Really Make a Difference Dr. Chris Obropta, Extension Specialist, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program Dr. Obropta will discuss how to minimize the impact of stormwater runoff by harvesting rainwater through six simple green infrastructure techniques. Dr. Obropta will also explore benefits and water holding capacity of cited strategies. What, Why, How, and Where: Benefits and Requirements Kyra Hoffmann, Bureau Supervising Environmental Specialist, NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection NJDEP is addressing the need for improved stormwater management techniques thanks to frequent flooding and outdated sewer infrastructure. Kyra will discuss how green infrastructure fits into MS4 and CSO permits and why it’s important for redevelopers and property owners to consider GI strategies. The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value Sarah Dougherty, Welch Environmental Innovation Fellow, Natural Resources Defense Council Green infrastructure can translate into higher rental rates, property values, and lower energy costs. Sarah will site economic benefit studies highlighting cost savings from GI for retail center, apartment buildings, and medium size office buildings. Bijou Developments and Economic Case Studies Matthew Testa, Construction Director, Bijou Developers Bijou Developers, based in Hoboken, is a leader in designing, developing and managing the highest quality sustainable buildings. Matt will explore Bijou’s specialization in stormwater holding strategies and how tenants can save some major green. Optimizing Feasibility of On-Structure Landscapes Melissa Muroff, Esq., Vice President, Roofmeadow Roofmeadow is an award-winning green roof civil engineering and design firm specializing in elegant and inventive designs. Melissa will explore the enormous benefit of combining blue roofs with green roofs and what GI implementation could mean for your bottom line. Thank you to our sponsor, The Stony-Brook Millstone Watershed Association – Watershed Institute Follow NY/NJ Baykeeper on Twitter & Instagram @nynjbaykeeper & Facebook facebook.com/nynjbaykeeper Green Infrastructure Resources Case Studies Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure Programs http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/green/upload/lid-gi-programs_report_8-6-13_combined.pdf Economic Benefits of Green Infrastructure, Chesapeake Bay Region http://www.americanrivers.org/assets/pdfs/reports-and-publications/20498-chesapeake-final2011-1213.pdf?65c5e7 Green Values Stormwater Management Calculator http://greenvalues.cnt.org/ Natural Resources Defense Council The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value http://www.nrdc.org/water/files/commercial-value-green-infrastructure-report.pdf NJ Department of Environmental Protection Resource http://www.nj.gov/dep/gi/index.html NJ Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual http://www.njstormwater.org/bmp_manual2.htm Portland’s Green Infrastructure: Quantifying the Health, Energy, and Community Livability Benefits https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/298042 Rutgers University’s Guide to Green Infrastructure Practices http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/fs1197/intro-to-green-infrastructure.asp Stormwater Retention for a Modular Green Roof Using Energy Balance Data Columbia University http://www.coned.com/newsroom/pdf/Stormwater_Retention_Analysis.pdf The Value of Green Infrastructure: A Guide to Recognizing Its Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits, Center for Neighborhood Technology http://www.cnt.org/repository/gi-values-guide.pdf