PW Conservation Alliance presenting free land use workshops with variety of speakers on April 28

Prince William Conservation Alliance will conduct Land Use 101, “a (free) workshop for homeowners, civic groups, realtors, students, and others interested in planning for a bright future” on Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Prince William Association of Realtors building, 4545 Daisy Reid Avenue, Woodbridge, VA, near the McCoart Government Center. Lunch will be provided.

RSVP required to Prince William Conservation Alliance, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 703.499.4954.

Workshop sessions and speakers will include:

• Welcome
The Honorable Ruth Anderson, Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Occoquan District

• Planning: The Big Picture
Charlie Grymes, Chair, Prince William Conservation Alliance

• The Role of Elected Officials
The Honorable Marty Nohe, Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Coles District

• The ABCs of Land Use Planning
Rebecca Horner, Planning Director, Prince William County

•What Happens to the Trees? Buffers, Landscaping, and Open Space
Julie Flanagan, Arborist, Prince William County Watershed Management

• Stormwater: Practical Tips for Homeowners, Developers, and Realtors
Marc Aveni, Branch Chief, Prince William County Environmental Services

• Cluster Development
John McBride, Attorney, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman

• Conservation Wordbook
Charlie Grymes, Chair, Prince William Conservation Alliance.