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Agenda- Continuing Education - Registration - Hotel - Service Project - Sponsor

As urban areas expand and climate patterns become increasingly unpredictable, stormwater systems face unprecedented pressures.  This seminar explored the full spectrum of stormwater management, from initial assessment and data-driven analyses to practical, implementable solutions.  Participants gained insights into modern approaches for evaluating system performance, identifying vulnerabilities, and prioritizing interventions that enhance resilience, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.  Through case studies, expert presentations, and interactive discussions, attendees learned how to translate technical assessments into actionable strategies that address today's complex hydrological, regulatory, and infrastructural challenges.  This session was designed for engineers, planners, policymakers, and environmental professionals committed to building more robust, adaptive stormwater systems.   

Who Attended?
Over 180 local and state engineers and stormwater managers, directors of public works, policymakers and regulators; civil and environmental engineers; landscape architects and consultants; and environmentalists and interested citizens.

Registration (lunch was included in this low rate!)

The registration fee included full access to all Seminar events including access to presentations and exhibitors, a morning coffee break, a lunch, and an afternoon break. Presentations are accessible exclusively to Seminar participant after the event for one year. SESWA members received a discounted registration rate! There was also an early-bird discount for all registrations received before February 16, 2026.  Refunds were given (minus a $25 processing fee) for cancellations received in writing prior to April 3, 2026.  Sorry, no refunds can be granted after April 3, 2026. 

Continuing Education
Registered attendees were eligible to receive a Certificate of Attendance if they complete and submit the requisite Continuing Education form onsite. Professional Engineers attending this Seminar were eligible as outlined in the agenda. SESWA offered 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 Professional Engineers for Florida (#0004288) and North Carolina. The Seminar was also approved by EnviroCert for professional development hours.

Hotel  
The Seminar was held at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North located at 7 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30328.  A block of rooms was reserved at a rate of $169/night.  The deadline to receive the discounted room rate was March 27, 2026.  Check in time was 3:00pm and check out time was 12:00pm.

Parking & Transportation
Hotel Parking
  - Self-parking was $11/day for all SESWA delegates.

Airports
  - Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) 7 miles from hotel
  - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 24 miles from hotel

Subway Station
  - Medical Center

Train Station
  - MARTA Medical Arts Station
  - Atlanta Amtrack Station (ATL)

Service Project
As part of the SESWA Seminar in Atlanta, SESWA was excited to partner with the City of Dunwoody, GA on a hands-on environmental service project focused on removing invasive plants and planting native plants along Nancy Creek Fork. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 9:00am to 11:00am EST, participants worked to remove invasive plant species and help plant native vegetation along the creek corridor. Volunteers were encouraged to wear hiking or waterproof boots (such as Muck boots) and a hat, and to bring a filled water bottle, insect repellent, and any preferred tools for removing plants or bushes if desired. The City of Dunwoody provided gloves, safety vests, trash bags, tools, and a first-aid kit. Parking was limited so carpooling was recommended from the hotel.  There was no cost to participate in the service project, we did ask that all register in advance via the Seminar registration form to participate.