2026 MRC Low Impact Development Conference

OCTOBER 22–23, 2026

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY:

Low Impact Development as a Shared Solution

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Focus topics

  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Policy and Governance Innovations
  • HOAs and Residential Communities
  • Community-Driven Infrastructure 
  • Advocacy and Education
  • Equity and Access

highlights

  • Keynote from 1000 Friends of Florida
  • Presentations from municipal, community, academic, and business leaders.
  • Panel: Building community support for stormwater project implimentation
  • Panel: Creating climate-resiliant communities
  • Pre-Conference Field Trip
See the draft program
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

New Location!

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

1550 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931

This year’s conference will take place at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanside. They will also be the host hotel for participants wishing to stay in the area overnight. Block room rates are now available. When booking your room reservation online please be sure to follow the link listed below.

Online Booking Steps:

  1. Reservation Website: 2026 LID Conference
  2. Click on Book a room
  3. Enter your Arrival/Departure Dates and the number of guests in the room
  4. Confirm Reservation with Contact Details and Credit Card

Telephone Booking Steps:

  1. Reservation Telephone: 1-866-580-7402
  2. Provide the group code: MR26LC
  3. Provide your Arrival/Departure Dates and the number of guests in the room
  4. Confirm Reservation with Contact Details and Credit Card

Registration Information

Two Day Registration

One Day Registration

Business/Government

Two Day Registration

$275

One Day Registration

$150

Nonprofit/Student

Two Day Registration

$225

One Day Registration

$125

On-site Registration

Two Day Registration

$300

One Day Registration

$175

Registration Open!

In additional to presentations, this year’s conference will feature a panel on how municipalities can build community base to help with implementation.

There will also be an optional field trip the afternoon before the conference starts.

Registration Includes

  • 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

Hotel & Venue Partner

Reception Sponsor

Dixie Crossroads

https://dixiecrossroads.com/

Stormwater Sponsor

Lagoon Loyal

https://www.lagoonloyal.com/

Beverage Sponsors

Carroll Distributing Company

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, Frazier Consulting Services LLC
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.