Ms. Kuebler is a graduate of Cornell University’s Landscape Architecture program and has focused her work on the human experience in the landscape, integrating the outdoors and architecture to create unique and inspiring environments. She formed Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, PC, (JKLA) in 2003 to have a positive impact on the quality of life for people through sensitive and responsible design. JKLA is an award-winning, industry leader in green infrastructure and stormwater management design. In 2010 Ms. Kuebler teamed with Landscape Structures, Inc, to participate in the pilot program for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES); a land based sustainable practice rating system, documenting a sustainable learning garden at Buffalo Public School #81. She has been the keynote speaker for the Erie County Stormwater Coalition’s bi-annual meeting as well as a presenter for the National Recreation and Parks Association’s annual meeting discussing green infrastructure and playgrounds. She also plays a vital role in her community and profession serving as the New York Upstate Chapter president of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) from 2013-2015, as well as serving on the WNY 2014 Conference Program Committee for the Congress for New Urbanism. Ms. Kuebler is a previous member of the Botanical Gardens Board of Directors, a Buffalo Green Code advisor for various working groups and a member of The Women’s Group of Buffalo.

Erie County Department of Environment and Planning Chief Environmental Compliance Specialist in BuffaloMs. MacSwan has worked in the field of environmental management for over 20 years. She has a B.S. degree in Secondary Education and an M.S. degree in Environmental Science. Since 1998, Ms. MacSwan has worked for the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning as project manager for stormwater pollution prevention projects as well as for programs addressing environmental issues that include habitat restoration and mercury pollution. She coordinates the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, providing its 43 regulated municipalities with stormwater permit compliance assistance, grant writing, and management of funded programming and public and employee education.

Assistant Principal Engineer, Chief of Sewer Maintenance and Stormwater Management Officer for the Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA).Ms. Nogle graduated from the University at Buffalo with both bachelor of science and master of science degrees in Civil Engineering. Ms. Nogle is a licensed professional engineer in seven states including New York, and a board certified Environmental Engineer who holds various stormwater certifications. She has over ten years of full-time work experience with the Erie County Division of Sewerage Management (DSM), the Erie County Health Department, and the BSA. Ms. Nogle has produced stormwater management compliance documents for both the DSM and BSA and has reviewed countless plans for compliance with state, local and federal stormwater regulations. She manages a staff of 40 individuals and multiple contracts to operate and maintain the BSA’s wastewater collection and stormwater systems. Ms. Nogle also oversees compliance with the state municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit for the BSA.