2026 MRC Low Impact Development Conference

 

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 22–23, 2026

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY:

Low Impact Development as a Shared Solution

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New Location!

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

1550 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931

Focus topicS 

Public-Private Partnerships

Community-Driven Infrastructure

Tools, Technology, & Maintenance

HOAs & Residential Communities

Policy & Governance Innovations

Equity & Access

       

       

      Submit your abstract

      Registration Information:

      2 day registration

      1 day registration

      Business/Government

      $275

      $150

      Nonprofit/Student

      $225

      $125

      On-site Registration

      $300

      $175

      Conference registration will open August 1, 2026

      Included in registration: 

       

          • Access to all talks and panels

          • Abundant networking opportunities 

          • Access to on-site LID exhibitors

          • Lunch

          • Coffee and tea

          • Thursday happy hour reception at Lori Wilson Park

      Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration open!

      Thank you to our sponsors!

      LID Partner

      2026 LID Conference Steering Committee

      Dr. Laura Wilson, Marine Resources Council
      Jessica Bruso, Ferguson Waterworks
      Amy Eason, Martin County Board of County Commissioners
      Amanda Elmore, Brevard County
      Lisa Frazier, City of Palm Bay
      Kristin Lortie, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
      Josh Mills, Native Shorelines

      The Marine Resources Council of East Florida, Inc. (MRC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve water quality and to protect and restore the fish and wildlife resources of the Indian River Lagoon, coastal waters, inshore reefs, and the watershed by advocating and using sound science, education, and the involvement of the public at large. MRC’s Federal Tax ID Number is 59-3030066. Contributions to MRC may be eligible for a tax deduction in the U.S.A.; please consult your tax advisor for eligibility.