Conference Overview

2027 Ohio Stormwater Conference

One of the largest and premier events in the United States dedicated to stormwater and watershed management.

Join hundreds of professionals from across the country for the 20th Anniversary of the Ohio Stormwater Conference, the leading regional event focused on municipal, industrial, and construction stormwater issues.

Learn from industry experts and gain the latest insights on:

  • LID and retrofitting practices
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting
  • Leadership, ethics, and legal policies
  • Stormwater treatment and BMPs
  • Sustainable development
  • NPDES Phase II issues
  • Scientific and technological advances
  • Public outreach and behavior change strategies

Connect. Learn. Innovate.

Network with engineers, regulators, consultants, municipal officials, watershed professionals, and leading vendors showcasing the newest products, services, and technologies in the stormwater industry.

Celebrating 20 Years of Advancing Stormwater & Watershed Management Excellence

Presented by Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners and the Ohio Stormwater Association.

Who Should Attend?

The conference has been developed by a planning committee comprised of professionals who deal with stormwater issues on a daily basis including engineers, consultants, watershed organizations, governmental organizations and academia staff. The conference is multi-disciplinary and is designed for all who have a direct stake in stormwater management, non-point source pollution or the modeling of urban water systems. Attendees include: civil and environmental engineers; landscape engineers and architects; aquatic biologists, ecologists, scientists; managers, urban geographers, and policy makers; professionals from municipal and government engineering; public works personnel; consultants; and instructors and researchers at universities and research institutes.

Conference Planning Committee

The Stormwater Conference Planning Committee is made up of a wide range of individuals and organizations all that have an interest in stormwater management.

Executive Director: Harry Stark, City of Aurora, Ohio Stormwater Association and Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners

Assistant Director: Allison Stark, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners

Committee Chairpersons:

  • Abstract Chair: Ana Burns, Davey Resource Group
  • Certification Chair: Harry Stark, City of Aurora
  • CEU Chair: Harry Stark, City of Aurora
  • Exhibitor and Sponsor Chair: Harry Stark, City of Aurora
  • Facility and Menu Chair: Harry Stark
  • Registration Chair: Harry Stark, City of Aurora

Committee Members

  • Angela Brodie, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners
  • Ana Burns, Davey Resource Group
  • Regina Collins, City of Toledo
  • Jeff Duke, Rafters
  • Heather Elmer, Chagrin River Watershed Partners
  • Jason Fyffe, Ohio EPA
  • Josh Herchl, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
  • Edith Kippenhan, City of Toledo
  • Kelly Kuhbander, Strand Associates, Inc.
  • Emily Kuzmick, ODNR
  • Bob Lentz, Butler County Stormwater Management District, Ohio Stormwater Association
  • Erica Matheny, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners
  • Afaf Musa, CDM Smith
  • Mark Rufener, KEMcCartney
  • Greg Spires, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
  • Dana Stayer, StormTrap
  • LaShawna Weeks, City of Toledo

Cancellation policy

Cancellations prior to 21 calendar days before the conference will be refunded in full. Cancellations received within 21 days but prior to 7 calendar days before the conference will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations received less than 7 days before the conference will not be refunded.

The TCWP and OSWA retains the right to cancel the conference. If the conference is cancelled registrants will receive a full refund of the registration fee. TCWP and OSWA will not be liable for any other expenses occurred by the registrant. TCWP and OSWA have never cancelled a conference