Agenda

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT

 

Examining the Relationship between Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Stormwater Permitting
Presented by: Beth Uhler

  • Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Impaired Waters
  • Identification and enforcement by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
  • Sources and causes of impairments (including siltation, nutrients, pathogens, etc.)
  • What a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is and when one is necessary

Addressing TMDLs and Impaired Streams 
Presented by: Beth Uhler

  • NPDES permits for stormwater discharges (industrial, construction, MS4)
  • TMDL and impaired stream requirements for MS4s
  • Watershed planning – addressing TMDLs and stream impairments outside of urban areas
  • Characterizing land cover and impervious areas
  • Simple and complex methods of estimating pollutant loads
  • Selecting and implementing appropriate best management practices (BMPs) to meet TMDL requirements

Case Study: The Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP)
Presented by: Beth Uhler

  • Chesapeake Bay TMDL and the need for the Conowingo WIP
  • Conowingo Dam Reservoir and dynamic equilibrium for trapping sediment and nutrients
  • Adaptive management approach and primary strategy for implementation targeting nitrogen through a suite of agricultural BMPs
  • Current status and BMP implementation funding

Case Study: A Collaborative Approach to Implementation of the Christina Basin TMDL
Presented by: Seung Ah Byun

  • Overview of the background and development of the Christina Basin TMDLs for bacteria, sediment, and nutrients
  • Christina Basin TMDL Implementation Plan, including locations, priorities, and components for MS4s, agriculture, voluntary, and county actions
  • Coordinated watershed approach and ongoing partner engagement

Case Study: Saw Mill Run – Managing the Issues of TMDL and Flooding in an Urban Stream
Presented by: Lisa Werder Brown

  • History of Saw Mill Run and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh
  • Saw Mill Run and urban stream syndrome
  • Current stream and corridor conditions
  • The challenges of integrated watershed management
  • Planning for a transformative future

Case Study: Lancaster Clean Water Partners (LCWP) Rapid Stream Delisting Program 
Presented by: Allyson Ladley Gibson & Carly Dean

  • Lancaster Clean Water Partners (LCWP) restoration goal for impaired stream in Lancaster County
    •  The “rapid stream delisting” strategy
    •  Collaborative Watershed Mapping Tool
    •  Steps to stream delisting and current status of program

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 Hour Learning Opportunity

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects, and provides a 6.0-hour learning opportunity for licensed architects in Pennsylvania. This course may qualify for continuing education credits in other states; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Seung Ah Byun, PhD, PE

Executive Director, Chester County Water Resources Authority

 Dr. Byun joined the Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) as the Executive Director in 2020. She has more than 25 years of experience in water resources management, having worked at nonprofits, government agencies, academia, and private consulting. Prior to her role with CCWRA, Dr. Byun served as a water resource engineer with the Delaware River Basin Commission and the Senior Planner for Water Resources with the Brandywine Conservancy. She also contributed to the development of watershed management plans, conducted source water assessments, and analyzed wastewater collection systems, primarily for the City of Philadelphia, during her time with CDM Smith, an engineering and construction firm. Dr. Byun’s collective experience spans the water resources field, ranging from water supply availability to stormwater management to local policy-based initiatives for water quality improvement. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Drexel University, and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in City and Regional Planning, with a focus on environmental planning and urban design. Dr. Byun has also served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design.

Carly Dean

Director of the Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative, Chesapeake Conservancy

Ms. Dean will expand the successful Rapid Stream Delisting program to more states in the watershed beyond Pennsylvania. After completing her master’s degree in environmental science at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, she researched sustainable development for a real estate developer in Beijing, China and social resilience at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis near Vienna, Austria. She earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. At the Conservancy, her work is focused on creating and delivering innovative, customized datasets and tools for diverse partners to help restore farmland and improve urban stormwater management. Ms. Dean lives in Baltimore where she enjoys city life and spending time with her niece, Ruby.

Allyson Ladley Gibson

Executive Director, Lancaster Clean Water Partners

Ms. Gibson facilitates collaboration between a unique set of multi-sector partners who are working to improve local water quality. She spent her childhood in Lancaster County, exploring streams and growing up in her family’s business. Ms. Gibson attended the University of Richmond then spent 13 years in Maryland with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in their Education Department. She returned to her Lancaster roots at Kitchen Kettle Village before bringing all her worlds together with the Lancaster Clean Water Partners in 2018. Ms. Gibson participated in the Rural-Urban Leadership Program and serves as the co-director for the Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy. She loves life in Lancaster along with her husband and two kids.

Beth Uhler

Pennsylvania Director, Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.

Ms. Uhler has with over 20 years of expertise in various areas including stormwater management, watershed planning, GIS solutions, wetland science, and NPDES MS4 permit compliance. Her contributions have been instrumental for local governments and stewards of Pennsylvania’s waters and beyond. Ms. Uhler adopts a collaborative and technology-driven approach, providing sound scientific and regulatory advice while delivering project and program guidance. Additionally, she conducts water resources training and presentations, and serves as a subject matter expert for stormwater management programs. She is currently a member of the PA DEP’s Water Resources Advisory Committee, providing input on state policy and regulation and serving as an intergovernmental liaison among local, state, and federal entities. Ms. Uhler holds a Bachelor of Science in Geo-environmental Studies from Shippensburg University. She enjoys hiking, skiing, canoeing and kayaking Pennsylvania’s streams and rivers.

Lisa Werder Brown

Executive Director, Watersheds of South Pittsburgh

Ms. Werder Brown’s work focuses on the Saw Mill Run and Streets Run Watersheds in Pittsburgh’s southern neighborhoods and communities that are impacted by the shared environmental issues of stormwater runoff and sewage overflows. She works closely with the watershed communities, local governments, and academic and nonprofit partners to identify the issues and explore opportunities for stormwater mitigation in the watersheds. Prior to her work with Watersheds of South Pittsburgh, Ms. Werder Brown held leadership positions with EDS, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association. She graduated from Chatham University with a BS in biology and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Management from Georgetown University. Ms. Werder Brown’s graduate studies focus on the public’s understanding of uncertainty in science.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Addressing Pennsylvania Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course explores the intricate relationship between Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and stormwater permitting within Pennsylvania, focusing on the identification and management of impaired waters. The course will focus on regulatory frameworks, practical methodologies for addressing TMDLs, and the application of best management practices through detailed case studies.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the sources and causes of water impairments in Pennsylvania, including siltation, nutrients, and pathogens, and understand the requirements and enforcement mechanisms of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP).

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the process of obtaining NPDES permits for stormwater discharges and the specific requirements for TMDLs and impaired streams, particularly for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore various watershed planning strategies to address TMDLs, including methods for estimating pollutant loads and selecting appropriate best management practices (BMPs).

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze real-world case studies, such as the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan and the Lancaster Clean Water Partners Rapid Stream Delisting Program, to understand the implementation of TMDLs and the challenges of integrated watershed management.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with stormwater management or environmental regulations.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 05/24/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $349.00

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