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This year marked a major milestone, 20 years of the Southeast Stormwater Association (SESWA) bringing together professionals dedicated to protecting and improving water quality across the Southeast. We celebrated two decades of education, innovation, and collaboration at our 20th Annual Regional Stormwater Conference, and we were excited to have YOU as a part of it!
For 20 years, SESWA has served as the region’s trusted voice for stormwater management, advocating for sound policy, delivering practical education, and building a network of professionals working to make a difference. Over 350 participants joined us in beautiful Hilton Head Island to commemorate our legacy as we look ahead to the future of stormwater solutions. This was not just any conference, it was the only regional event entirely focused on stormwater solutions for both public and private sector professionals across the Southeast.
Why Was This Year's Conference Extra Special, the Top 5 Reasons:
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Celebrated Our Legacy - As part of SESWA’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, we reflected on where we’ve been and where we are going together as a community.
- Stormwater-Focused, Regionally Driven - Our agenda was built by your peers, for your priorities, with real-world solutions you can apply immediately.
- Earn Continuing Education Credits - Attendees earned up to 10.25 continuing education credits.
- Explore the Latest Tools and Tech - Our Exhibit Hall showcased innovative products and services tailored to stormwater professionals.
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Network with Industry Leaders - Valuable relationships were built with stormwater professionals from across the region.
Who Attended?
The Conference attracted over 350 participants including local, state and federal stormwater managers and regulators; developers and land use planners; civil/environmental engineers and landscape architects; environmental professionals and consultants; environmentalists and interested citizens.
Registration (Fees, Discounts, Deadlines and Refunds)
Fees: The attendee registration fee included all course materials, unlimited access to your choice of two concurrent educational tracks, opportunity for continuing education credits, access to the exhibit hall, meals based on the days you register (Thursday = continental breakfast, lunch, two breaks and a reception, Friday = continental breakfast). We accept payment by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.) If you wish to pay by check, select the “invoice” option and mail the check along with a copy of your invoice to SESWA, PO Box 16098, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
Please note that single day registrations were not available. Advance registration was required; onsite registration was not available. We appreciate your understanding.
Discounts:
- Register Early: Attendees who registered on or before June 20, 2025 received the early-bird discount.
- SESWA Members: SESWA members received discounted registration rates! By logging into your unique profile when registering your discount was automatically applied.
Deadline: The deadline to register online was September 19, 2025 or when capacity was met – whichever occured first. Onsite registration was not available.
Refunds: Refunds (minus a $25 processing fee) were given for cancellations received in writing prior to September 19, 2025. After this date SESWA purchased materials and food on your behalf, so refunds cannot be provided.
Attendees were eligible for up to 10.25 continuing education credits on an hour per hour basis; 2 credits for the optional Pre-Conference workshop and up to 8.25 credits for the Conference. Please refer to the Conference Agenda for detailed information on credits available per session. Professional Engineers, Certified Floodplain Managers and anyone that completes a continuing education form onsite requesting a certificate of attendance, are eligible for credits based on the sessions attended. SESWA offers continuing education for Professional Engineers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Of these states, Florida and North Carolina require that continuing education providers be approved in advance. SESWA is an approved provider for Florida (#0004288) and North Carolina.
Hotel Information & Parking
The conference hotel was the Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa located at One Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. SESWA contracted with the hotel to set aside sleeping rooms for all conference delegates. We do this to make your planning as easy as possible and to keep conference costs low. A block of rooms was reserved at a discounted rate of $199/night. The resort fee was WAIVED for SESWA attendees! Please disregard any reference to a resort fee on standard confirmations, SESWA delegates DO NOT have to pay. The discounted room rate was available until September 1, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever came first.
Self-parking was complimentary for SESWA attendees (the hotel website or confirmation may say differently).
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