Resources for professionals
Explore resources to support water quality professionals in the Kansas City region.
The tools and materials here are designed to help educators, planners, and practitioners share accurate, practical information that encourages actions to protect and improve local water resources.
MARC Water Quality Progam
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) offers extensive resources, networking, and training opportunities for professionals focused on stormwater and sustainable water management.
What MARC provides
Policy and planning support
Access frameworks that emphasize water-first, watershed-based design to improve community health and resilience.
Green stormwater management
Learn how to integrate natural elements into urban and rural development.
Regional collaboration
Engage in coordinated efforts with other professionals to protect water quality and promote ecological regeneration.
Professional development
Learn with peer stormwater engineers, environmental and land use planners, and landscape management professionals.
Urban Storm Water Conference
The MARC Water Quality Education Committee typically hosts the KC Urban Storm Water Conference every two years.
Please check back for information on the 2027 Urban Storm Water Conference.
Other Regional Resources
Conferences
Engage and network with national and regional native plant landscape experts.
Certification
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