Agenda

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Friday, December 15, 2023
9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

 

Current State of Stormwater Infrastructure in the United States
Presented by: T. Stottlemeyer

  • ASCE report card
  • Condition and capacity
  • Operation and maintenance
  • Resilience and public safety
  • Funding, future need, and innovation

Stormwater quality control in a compact structural footprint
Presented by: T.J. Mullen

  • Stormwater structure design with a focus on water quality improvement 
  • Exploring simple devices including the SNOUT, Bio-Skirt and the Turbo Plate that transforms inlets and                           junctions into water quality structures that improve the pollution removal performance of the drainage network 
  • Review guidance on potential Water Quality Credits for enhanced sump structures 
  • Performance modeling software and online resources discussion 
  • Maintenance Issues

 

Advancing Stormwater Management at Great Lakes Marinas with Green Infrastructure
Presented by: S. Hardy

  • Coastal storm vulnerability
  • Watershed management
  • Stormwater runoff
  • Green infrastructure

2023 Green Cincinnati Plan: Resilience and Climate Adaptation –
The Intersection of Community, Science, and Government
Presented by: H. Miller

  • Green infrastructure
  • Green space
  • Adaptive land use
  • Goals, strategies, and priority actions

Increasing Climate Resiliency
Presented by: D. Gamstetter

  • US Forest Service’s tree atlas
  • Creating landscapes that improve climate resiliency
  • Green infrastructure stormwater controls
  • Examples of green infrastructure solutions
  • Climate change impacting tree planting decisions

Examples of Multi-Functional Stormwater Management
Presented by: K. Halloran

  • Background
  • New approaches
  • Sports field/public park
  • Nature/wildlife preserve
  • Redevelopment of existing stormwater facilities
  • Summary of benefits

Stormwater Management and Automated Systems
Presented by: D. Marchese

  • From grey to green to smart
  • Automated outlet-control structures
  • Maximizing efficiency of detention ponds

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs

Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW

Landscape Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 LA CES PDHs

International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Sitework)

Floodplain Managers:
7.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in Ohio. Professionals seeking continuing education credits in other states may be able to claim the hours earned from this event; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 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 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 7.0 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 may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
7.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
7.0 ASFPM CECs

Speakers

David Gamstetter

Mr. Gamstetter is a business developer with the Davey Resource Group. He has over 35 years of experience in municipal park and tree management, approximately 10 years of experience installing and maintaining green infrastructure stormwater control measures, is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, and holds a National Green Infrastructure Certification (NGICP).

Kent Halloran

Mr. Halloran has worked for over 30 years in the field of storm water, potable water, wastewater engineering design and construction. He has also worked as a design and construction engineer in the areas of municipal, industrial, and airport drainage among other areas. He serves as The Ohio State University’s water compliance engineer and has served as an adjunct faculty professor in the Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering Department (https://ceg.osu.edu/). He is also the faculty advisor for two student organizations. In the past, He served as the town engineer for several communities and has promoted the concepts of sustainability throughout his career. Throughout his career he has encouraged the use of natural systems, such as constructed wetlands, and the conversion of retention basins using native wetland plants to improve storm water retention, increase pollutant removal, and provide pollinator and wetland habitat. He earned a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and a masters of engineering in Environmental Systems Engineering from Clemson University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the States of Ohio and Idaho.

Dr. Scott Hardy, PhD

Dr. Hardy is an extension educator with Ohio Sea Grant and The Ohio State University based in Cleveland. He conducts applied research and develops education and outreach programs on collaborative watershed management, marine debris prevention, community-based response to ecological change, and other issues facing Lake Erie and the Great Lakes region. The results of his work help to inform decision-making among practitioners and policymakers, as well as educate local and regional stakeholders about issues impacting Lake Erie, its tributaries, and the surrounding watershed. Prior to joining Ohio Sea Grant in 2015, Dr. Hardy gained experience in a variety of different roles related to environmental management and community development. He completed a bachelor of science degree in Environmental Geography from Ohio University, a Master of Professional Studies in Natural Resources from Cornell University, and a PhD in Environment and Natural Resources from The Ohio State University. He also served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras, and later joined the faculty at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, where he was chair of the Environmental Studies Department. Most recently, Dr. Hardy spent two years as assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies at Case Western Reserve University, before returning to his research and educational interests with Ohio Sea Grant. When not working he enjoys hiking, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors with family and friends. He lives in northeast Ohio with his wife and daughter, not far from the Lake Erie coast.

Dayton Marchese

Mr. Marchese is a professional engineer and partner manager with Opti, where he helps municipalities and utilities leverage technology to improve stormwater management and support smart city initiatives. Mr. Marchese attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned an M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering and a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, and he has authored multiple scientific publications on technology-enhanced infrastructure.

Howard Miller, CPG

Mr. Miller is an environmental manager at the City of Cincinnati, Office of Environment & Sustainability with over 27 years of private and public environmental sustainability experience. In his current role, he leads an environmental team whose programming focus is on the natural environment, resilience and climate adaptation, and zero waste. Stormwater and heat adaptation is a primary goal of this work with the intent of reducing extreme heat, overland flooding, landslides, and water pollution vulnerabilities by incentivizing, improving and increasing green infrastructure, green space, and adaptive land use. Mr. Miller uses that experience to help align community priorities with city planning to create beneficial outcomes.

T.J. Mullen

Mr. Mullen is a frequent speaker and trainer on stormwater quality topics for engineering and environmental organizations including the ASCE and APWA.
Mr. Mullen is the president and founder of Best Management Products, Inc., and co-inventor of the SNOUT stormwater quality system and holds several U.S. and Canadian patents. Mr. Mullen has a 25+ year background in stormwater and wastewater design and product development. He holds a B.S. degree in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering from Penn State University.

Timothy Stottlemyer

Mr. Stottlemyer has over two decades of stormwater industry experience.  He was vice president of an excavating business focusing on stormwater and wet utility construction and maintenance for commercial, industrial, retail and institutional clients. Mr. Stottlemyer later worked in the central Indiana area as an MS4 coordinator enforcing stormwater management plans as required by the EPA. With unique understanding of regulatory expectations, He offers a wealth of knowledge around stormwater infrastructure from installation and maintenance to repairs. As a stormwater infrastructure consultant, Mr. Stottlemyer is well versed in complex rehabilitations and navigating regulatory nuances for the betterment of both the environment and the client.

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: Current Issues in Ohio Stormwater Management

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour course examines the current issues affecting stormwater management in Ohio and the sustainable practices and infrastructure that can be used to facilitate infiltration and climate resiliency. The course will explain the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan, explore stormwater management techniques for marinas in the Great Lakes, and provide techniques for improving water quality and increasing climate resilience.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explore the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan and utilize green infrastructure, green space and adaptive land use to promote climate resiliency.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the stormwater issues affecting the Great Lakes including runoff and coastal vulnerability and examine management techniques.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze landscape designs that improve climate resiliency and incorporate stormwater structure design with a focus on water quality improvement.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore examples of multi-functional stormwater management such as sports fields, public parks and nature preserves.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site development and landscaping.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/25/2026

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: $329.00