The Planning for Growth and Open Space Conservation Webinar Series Presents…

Session #12: Greening Grey Infrastructure: Federal Highway Administration's Eco-Logical Approach and Case Studies from National Forests in Ohio and Washington

Wednesday, March 27, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Eastern Time

This session explores the application of ecological concepts in planning highway infrastructure projects by improving wildlife connectivity, hydrology, recreation access, and public safety. Speakers will highlight the Federal Highway Administration's Eco-Logical program and discuss highway infrastructure projects from two National Forests: the Wayne National Forest in Ohio; and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington State. Photo credit: Washington State Department of Transportation.

This, as well as all webinars in the series, is open to all who would like to attend. Please contact Sara Comas (scomas@fs.fed.us) with comments, special accommodations, or to be added to the mailing list.

Scheduled speakers to include:

·         Marlys Osterhues: US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Eco-Logical Program

·         Patty Garvey-Darda: US Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East

·         Dan Kincaid: US Forest Service, Wayne National Forest - Route 33 Nelsonville Bypass

Please register in advance for this and future webinars.

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** The webinar qualifies for Society of American Foresters (SAF) Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credits and American Planning Association (APA/AICP) Certification Maintenance (CM) credits.

This series is sponsored by the National Open Space Conservation Group of the USDA Forest Service and Clemson University.

Thank you,

Susan Stein, Rick Pringle and Sara Comas (US Forest Service)