MESM projects with URI Cooperative Extension, NEMO (Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials) Contact: Lorraine Joubert ljoubert@uri.edu

1. Research, Update and Expand Stormwater Low Impact Development Inventory

2. Research, Update, and Expand URI Permeable Pavement Publication

3. Work on a Statewide Stormwater Education Project TOPICS

• Public or Youth Education and Outreach • Develop educational materials on LID for town officials. • Design /conduct surveys to assess effectiveness of public outreach. • Research and compile local land use / LID ordinances for inventory of best examples. • Research and update annotated bibliography of wetland water quality function. • GIS mapping projects with Towns

4. Stormdrain Mapping, Sampling and GIS Database Development

Work with Johnston or other municipality to:

•Map stormdrain networks •Sample water quality •Identify illicit discharges •Develop GIS database to track results. •Town staff provides assistance and technical support

MESM projects with NEMO are designed

to suit student interests and skills.

Contact:

Lorraine Joubert ljoubert@uri.edu