ICF Conferences, Speaking Engagements, and Educational Opportunities

8/31/2010 - 9/3/2010
Park City, Utah. ICF International's Martin Fisher will be presenting "Chelan County & WSDOT Partnering for Salmonid Habitat Improvement - Wenatchee River Watershed Projects" at the National Hydraulic Engineering Conference (NHEC). The theme of the conference is "where the water meets the road." For the most part the participants are FHWA and state DOT engineers, so the presentation of multiple projects we've designed in Chelan County is being presented in the aspect of how we (ICF and our client) partnered with the DOT to accomplish these projects. For more information, contact Martin Fisher at 360.357.4684.

9/9/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International will be exhibiting at the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Sacramento Post 2010 Sustaining Member's Forum. This is the Post's largest event of the year. Speakers from all branches of the military, AFCEE, Veterans Affairs, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, Bureau of Reclamation, and DWR will be providing useful information about major upcoming opportunities in design and construction. For more information, contact Troy Meyer at 916.231.7655.

9/12/2010
Vancouver, Canada. ICF International's Ram Ramanan will be instructing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management course at the IUAPPA 15th World Clean Air Congress. Learn the latest on this timely topic, including significant U.S., and international policy developments related to climate change and methods of effective greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. This full-day course provides the attendee with a firm understanding on preparation of an effective and verifiable GHG inventory for voluntary and mandatory reporting purposes. Real-world case studies and exercises demonstrate how to prepare effective GHG inventories according to standard protocols. The course will also address development of a comprehensive carbon management strategy specific to your organization, including a focus on organizational GHG accounting and on how to practically mitigate carbon risk and plan for GHG emissions reductions and energy management integration. The course will use practical examples to allow the attendees to apply the course material. For more information, contact Ram Ramanan at 630.541.6411.

9/14/2010 - 9/17/2010
Monterey, CA. ICF International will be attending the California Emergency Services Association (CESA) 2010 Conference and Training. The next generation of emergency managers faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges. The Conference will be attended by representatives from government agencies, utilities, academic institutions, and businesses of all types, nonprofits and faith agencies as well as media, funders and elected officials. For more information, contact Kathryn Humphrey at 818.325.3131.

9/15/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International's Nate Martin, Chris Elliott and Alexi Laplander will be conducting the upcoming Water Quality Regulation and Permitting, to be held at the University of California, Davis. Review California water quality regulations and relevant provisions of California state law and regulations, and the federal Clean Water Act. During this interactive workshop, instructors will provide strategies and recommendations for effectively meeting agency requirements. Topics include: A regulatory overview of the federal Clean Water Act, The California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act, key agencies such as the California Environmental Protection Agency, SWRCB and RWQCBs, water quality regulation, the National Toxics Rule, the California Toxics Rule and Basin planning, and water quality control plans. For more information, contact Nate Martin at 916.231.9596.

9/19/2010 - 9/21/2010
Cleveland, OH. ICF International will be exhibiting, sponsoring and presenting at the Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC). Considerable growth has occurred in the wind energy industry in North America. Plans now exist for development of an offshore wind farm in Lake Erie; other offshore proposals are being considered in other parts of the Great Lakes basin as well. Through its multi-sectored structure, GLWC works with member organizations to address wind energy issues on a regional scale. This event will bring together representatives of American and Canadian federal agencies, state/provincial and local governments, the wind industry, electric utilities, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and other interested stakeholders to discuss and address issues regarding the sustainable development of wind energy in the Great Lakes region. For more information, contact Troy Meyer at 916.231.7655.

9/20/2010 - 9/21/2010
Calgary, AB. ICF International will be exhibiting and sponsoring at the EUCI Conference on NERC Standards and Requirements for Canada. ICF's Farzaneh Tafreshi, Darrell Scruggs and Patrick Miller will also be presenting on various NERC-related topics throughout the two-day event. This conference will provide an overview of NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) reliability and CIP standards, featuring an in-depth discussion of the most problematic standards that lead to the majority of compliance violations in the U.S. Conference attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the compliance gaps to the most-violated standards and the trajectory of these hot-button issues and obstacles. Participants will come away with practical knowledge gained through best-practice examples of how to simplify the complexity of the standards and processes necessary to operate assets, manage data, and report compliance. For more information, contact Darrell Scruggs at 713.445.2038.

9/20/2010 - 9/22/2010
San Francisco, California. ICF International will be sponsoring, exhibiting and speaking at the 2010 Transmission Summit West. ICF's Elliot Roseman will be presenting "Update on How Energy Policy will Drive Transmission Development and Investment," and Robert Henke will be moderating the panel discussion "Integrating Variable Energy Resources in the West - Federal & State Initiatives." The Summit will bring in the industry's key leaders to provide a detailed explanation of how they are responding to the changing face of transmission development, including the interconnection of variable energy resources, determining benefits and allocating costs of system upgrades, permitting on federal and tribal lands, and the policy and regulatory challenges of implementing HVDC and other advanced technologies. For more information, contact Venkat Banunarayanan at 703.934.3148.

9/23/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International's Terry Rivasplata and Maggie Townsley will be the instructors for the upcoming EIR/EIS Preparation and Review, to be held at the University of California, Davis. Many projects are subject to both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Preparing a combined EIR/EIS to meet the requirements of both acts can increase efficiency and reduce redundancy. However, since the passage of CEQA and NEPA in the early 1970s, the content and review requirements of combined documents have become progressively more complex and detailed. Legislative amendments and changes brought about by case law have resulted in the legal mandate for complex, comprehensive documents that must inform decision-makers and the public of significant environmental effects of a proposed government action. In this hands-on course, examine the key content requirements and standards for a combined EIR/EIS document. Learn how to ensure the EIR/EIS notice and review process complies with the procedural requirements of both CEQA and NEPA, and how to resolve potential conflicts between the acts. Learn about the overall processes of both CEQA and NEPA, as well as methods of meeting the requirements of both through a combined environmental document. For more information, contact Terry Rivasplata at 916.231.9573.

9/28/2010 - 9/29/2010
Washington DC. ICF International's Kevin McDonald, author of Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing, will be speaking at the Cyber Security East, Missions, Initiatives, Opportunities and Risks conference. The author will present "Cloud Strategy to Cloud Readiness: Getting Above the Clouds," followed by a question and answer session. For registration, please click here. For more information, contact Kevin McDonald at 479.422.0146.

9/28/2010 - 9/29/2010
Anchorage, AL . ICF International will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the American Conference Institute's Alaska Oil and Gas Congress. This event will provide the opportunity to determine how your business can get involved and benefit from energy development in Alaska. There will be additional opportunities to network with industry and government leaders, Alaskan Native organizations and Aboriginal Groups; learn about Alaska Pipeline project updates from the source - TransCanada and Denali – The Alaska Gas Pipelines; and engage in discussions on issues surrounding oil and gas development in Alaska. For more information, contact Chris Moelter at 503.525.6145.

9/29/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International's Terry Rivasplata will be conducting the upcoming CEQA: a Step By Step Approach, to be held at the University of California, Davis. Clarify your understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the implications it has for your organization. Work through the intricacies of one of the state's most important environmental laws, focusing on how to apply its guidelines to your role in the compliance process. Learn how CEQA impacts the planning and development process by requiring state and local agencies to conduct environmental assessments that disclose and consider the environmental implications of their actions. Build your understanding of the procedures CEQA uses to ensure that agencies accomplish the law's purposes. Also, discuss the latest changes to the state CEQA guidelines, new case law and legislation. For more information, contact Terry Rivasplata at 916.231.9573.

10/1/2010
Los Angeles, California. ICF International's Ken Bogdan will be the instructor for the upcoming Cultural Resource Protection under CEQA, NEPA and Other Mandates, to be held at the University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles. Historical and archeological resources enjoy special and complex rules under both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when new development projects are proposed. This one-day program provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment of cultural (historical and archeological) resources under these two environmental impact assessment laws, including important distinctions in requirements between the two laws. Topics include cultural resources subject to CEQA and NEPA; the role of CEQA and NEPA in requiring the evaluation and protection of cultural resources; responsibilities of lead agencies, California's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and other agencies in evaluating cultural resources; what makes impacts "significant"; evaluating and mitigating impacts--what is adequate and what is not; other historic preservation laws, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and key court decisions related to cultural resources. For more information, contact Ken Bogdan at 916.231.7625.

10/5/2010
Washington DC. ICF International's Kevin McDonald, author of Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing, will be speaking at the Project Management Institute Fair Lakes Luncheon sponsored by Avaya Government Solutions. The author will present "Green Means More Than Go, Building Sustainability Into Your Project," followed by a question and answer session. For registration, please click here. For more information, contact Kevin McDonald at 479.422.0146.

10/5/2010 - 10/6/2010
Kennewick, WA. ICF International will be exhibiting at the 2010 American Planning Association (APA) Washington Conference. This year's conference will concentrate on ways in which communities are bouncing back with renewed vitality and determination. Speakers will discuss exciting redevelopment efforts, how technology can improve public discourse and what the future may bring. Session panelists will share examples of how they are implementing smart and healthy growth in Washington State. For more information, contact Wendy Kawakami at 206.801.2845 .

10/11/2010 - 10/14/2010
Orlando, FL. ICF International will be exhibiting at the 2010 Logistics Officers Association (LOA) National Conference. This conference is the largest gathering of influential air & space logistics professionals and is an opportunity to share ideas, proven practices, and new technology. The conference always draws many senior leaders from across the Air Force and DoD. Additionally, we will have decision makers and logisticians from all of the major commands. For more information, contact Tony Dronker at 703.975.8860.

10/13/2010 - 10/15/2010
Indianapolis, IN. ICF International will be exhibiting at the National Association for EHS & Sustainability Management (NAEM) EHS Management Forum. This forum is the perfect professional learning venue for you to benchmark your programs and exchange ideas with other EHS & Sustainability managers. Along with a schedule packed with unparalleled professional learning sessions, this event also features an exhibit of highly targeted service providers and ample opportunities to network with your peers in a relaxed environment. For more information, contact Jeff Gibbons at 267.222.8067.

10/17/2010 - 10/21/2010
Little Rock, AR. ICF International will be exhibiting at the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Annual Conference. This event puts a focus on policy development, emergency management concerns, legislative issues and federal relations. It provides an opportunity to hear, first-hand, the latest on issues that impact your programs. The vast majority of states are represented at NEMA conferences. For that reason, federal agencies, members of Congress and the Administration, and others attend the meetings so that they can discuss policy and program issues, and get input from state directors. For more information, contact Joe Greenlee at 703.934.3956.

10/19/2010 - 10/20/2010
Calgary, AB. ICF International's Andrew Papson will be leading a working session and presenting "Business Opportunities through Green Supply Chains" at the WESTAC (Western Transportation Advisory Council) Semi-Annual Meeting. The Council's 2010 Semi-Annual member meeting will discuss Building Supply Chain Competitiveness. The discussion will focus on productivity, innovation and technology, and the increasing relevance of environmental practices as a competitive advantage, within a Western Canadian context.
For more information, contact Andrew Papson at 415.677.7163.

10/21/2010 - 10/22/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International's Kevin MacKay and Steve Seville will be conducting the upcoming Habitat Restoration: Intensive Two-Day Workshop, to be held at the University of California, Davis. Work through a logical process for planning, designing, implementing and monitoring habitat restoration projects. Habitat restoration is an increasingly vital tool for conserving our native biodiversity, rehabilitating damaged environments and restoring ecosystem functions. Successful habitat restoration is dependent on many factors, which can include developing an understanding of the ecological and underlying physical processes, controlling exotic species and establishing native plant species. This workshop uses a combination of lectures, devoted to specific topics in restoration, and hands-on field trips to restoration sites in the Sacramento area, to learn what worked, what didn't, and why. Freshwater wetland, reverie riparian and upland restoration sites are highlighted. This course benefits agency and private biologists, ecologists, hydrologists, planners, engineers, landscape architects, and community and nonprofit groups interested in restoration. For more information, contact Kevin MacKay at 408.434.2244.

10/24/2010 - 10/27/2010
Washington DC. ICF International will be exhibiting at theAir Traffic Control Association's (ATCA) 55th Annual Conference. This event represents the broad spectrum of civil-military cooperation typical of global flying activities. The exhibit hall features North America's largest and most diverse display of aviation related technology. Attendees include thousands of civilian and military members and representatives from around the world. For more information, contact Louis Pack at 703.934.3467.

10/25/2010 - 10/27/2010
Washington DC. ICF International will be exhibiting at the 2010 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition. This event AUSA Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. The Annual Meeting consists of informative presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important AUSA business meetings. Each year over 30,000 attendees, including senior leaders from the Army, DoD and Congress, as well as foreign dignitaries, participate in the AUSA Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Walt Kozak at 703.934.3078.

10/29/2010
Anaheim, CA. ICF International will be exhibiting, sponsoring and speaking at the Ninth Annual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit. Regional planning underway will help address the needs of Southern California into the second half of this century. Funding from federal, state, local and private sources is needed to make all of these investments reality. The 2010 Summit is a regional effort of six counties dedicated to the development of solutions to the transportation issues facing Southern California. For more information, contact Anna Buening at 949.333.6652.

11/6/2010 - 11/10/2010
Denver, Colorado. ICF International will be exhibiting in booth #551 at the 2010 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. More than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, and related health specialists will gather to hear about cutting edge research and practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and discuss public health experiences amongst peers. For more information, contact Mary Lang at 301.572.0372.

11/10/2010 - 11/11/2010
New York, New York. ICF International's Kevin McDonald, author of Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing, will be speaking at the SC Magazine's World Congress. The author will present "Cloud Computing - The End of Technologists: How to survive IT as a Utility," followed by a question and answer session. For registration, please click here. For more information, contact Kevin McDonald at 479.422.0146.

11/29/2010 - 12/2/2010
Orlando, FL. ICF International will be exhibiting at the 2010 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education (I/ITSEC) Conference. This event promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs and is world's largest training, modeling & simulation event. For more information, contact Bill Bain at 703.934.3105.

12/1/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International's David Zippin will be conducting the upcoming Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation class, to be held at the University of California, Davis. Examine the techniques and best practices for implementing Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) and Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs). HCPs and NCCPs are common tools for state and local agencies and private parties to obtain take authorization under the federal and state Endangered Species Acts. Learn how to address the challenges of implementing a plan after approval. Topics include: the key challenges of implementation, program administration and reporting tools and tips, land acquisition and conservation techniques, issues and solutions, cost-effective habitat management and restoration, planning and execution, compliance monitoring, tracking and reporting and lessons of implementation that will help you prepare a better plan. Note: This course is distinct from the course Habitat Conservation Planning, which covers how to prepare an HCP and NCCP. For more information, contact David Zippin at 415.677.7179.

12/9/2010 - 12/10/2010
Sacramento, California. ICF International's Ken Bogdan, Jonathan Riker (along with Al Herson, JD, FAICP, Sohagi Law Group) will be the instructors for the upcoming two-day Successful CEQA Compliance: A Step-By-Step Approach, to be held at the University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) forms the backbone of the state's system of environmental protection. CEQA requires governmental agencies to evaluate and consider the environmental impacts of a broad variety of projects that they carry out or approve. Thus, CEQA has important ramifications for both public entities and the private sector. CEQA also provides for public involvement, making it an important tool by which citizens and interest groups can participate in government planning and decision-making. This two-day workshop presents the fundamentals of CEQA, with emphasis on the policies, procedures, and practices necessary to make it successful. The workshop is designed for anyone new to CEQA as well as those needing a comprehensive refresher and should be of particular interest to public officials, agency staff, project applicants, attorneys, consultants and interested citizens. For more information, contact Ken Bogdan at 916.231.7625.

ICF Conferences, Speaking Engagements, & Educational Opportunities