Rain Check: What Independent Schools Need to Know About Connecticut’s New Stormwater Permit

Shipman attorney Alfredo G. Fernández will present the session "Rain Check:  What Independent Schools Need to Know About Connecticut’s New Stormwater Permit" alongside Laurel Pickard of HRP Associates at the 2026 CAIS Annual Conference. The conference is a single, three-day event bringing together trustees, heads, and school leaders from across the state for an inspiring and integrated professional experience. Held at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, this reimagined conference features distinct programming for each audience.

Session Description:

Start the new year informed and join us for a timely briefing on Connecticut’s latest stormwater permit updates and how they affect independent schools. The presentation will cover the newly issued Commercial Stormwater General Permit (CSGP) from The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), which now captures campus settings.  Attendees will gain clarity on registration timelines, updated stormwater management and monitoring requirements, and best practices for proactive implementation and maintenance of the necessary protocols to ensure compliance. This session takes place on January 27, 2026 from 8:30AM - 9:30AM.

Speakers:

• Alfredo G. Fernández, Esq., Shipman & Goodwin LLP
• Laurel Pickard, P.E., HRP Associates