'Changing Face of the Stormwater Industry' Seminar Scheduled for Charlottesville, Va., on April 23

Free Seminar to Address Greener Runoff Reduction Methodologies, Virginia's Stormwater Regulations Program, and the Challenges of Measuring Phosphorus in Stormwater Runoff 

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--"The Changing Face of the Stormwater Industry," a seminar series that has sparked lively dialogues about pressing stormwater concerns throughout the country over the past year, will hold its next session in Charlottesville, Va., on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

The seminar is designed to bring regulators, developers and solution providers together to discuss best practices that will address stormwater management issues important to Virginia. It will be held between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the Hilton Garden Inn.

The presentation will feature three sessions addressing pressing stormwater challenges. The 9:00 a.m. presentation, conducted by Dave Hirschman from the Center for Watershed Protection, will examine the technical background for the new runoff reduction methodology for managing stormwater.

In the 9:45 a.m. presentation, Dave Scott of Hydro International will discuss the challenges and approaches for measuring total phosphorus in stormwater flows. At 10:45, Scott Crafton from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will present a review and progress report surrounding new Virginia stormwater regulations.

The seminar also includes breakfast, lunch and a question-and-answer period following the last presentation. Participants can earn a certificate documenting attendance for continuing education. The conference is sponsored by Hydro International.

To register, delegates may sign up online at www.hydro-international.biz/us/other_us/seminars.php or contact Katie Ferrari at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Who:
Dave Hirschman, Center for Watershed Protection
Dave Scott, Hydro International
Scott Crafton, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

What:
"The Changing Face of the Stormwater Industry" Seminar

When:
Thursday, April 23, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time


Where:
Hilton Garden Inn
1793 Richmond Road
Charlottesville, VA

About Hydro International

Hydro International plc is a global supplier of environmentally sustainable products and innovative solutions that control and treat stormwater, wastewater and combined sewer overflows, utilizing award-winning advanced vortex and complementary technologies. Hydro International's Stormwater operation, based in Portland, Maine, is the leading provider of products designed to effectively treat and control the flow of stormwater runoff. Hydro International also has US Wet Weather operations based in Portland, Maine, and US Wastewater operations based in Hillsboro, Oregon, and has international offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Clevedon and Ely in the U.K. The company is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market ticker: HYD).