2023 Stormwater Conference

.Stormwater23_Agenda - NEWEA's Stormwater Committee, "The Future of Stormwater in New England - Strategies to solve our nutrient dilemma" held on May 10, 2023 in Framingham, MA.

13.1_Tardiff_Jonathan_REV-A - Session13: Programmatic Approach to Implementing PFAS Treatment in Rockland and Putnam Counties† Jonathan Tardiff, Veolia North America; Keith F. Kelly, CDM Smith NY Inc.

13.2 Ken Sansone - Session13: PFAS Contamination in the New England and New York Areas: Impact of Regulations and What Utilities Can Do† Ken Sansone, SL Environmental Law Group

Storm23_Keynote_Doneaux - Keynote Speaker: Mark Doneux, Capitol Region Watershed District, MN

Storm23_Panel_Regional SW Managment Examples - Panel Discussion: Regional Perspectives and Case Studies on Watershed Management “Districts” in New England Facilitators: Mark Doneux and Zach Henderson, Woodard & Curran Panelists: Peter Carney, Executive Director, Long Creek Watershed Management District, ME; Gretchen Young, Dover, NH representing the Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management, Great Bay, NH; Ethan Swift, Environmental Program Manager, Watershed Planning Program, Water Investment Division of VTDEC, Montpelier, VT

Storm23_poll results - Poll Results - 2023 Stormwater Conference

Storm23_Session1_Innovations in Stormwater Control Measures - SESSION 1: Innovations in Stormwater Control Measures—Focus on Nutrient Control Facilitators: Lauren Caputo, VHB and Natalie Pommersheim, Environmental Partners In this session, we will explore ideas beyond the typical SCM and discuss the installation of stormwater retrofits into the existing landscape. Our panelists will present their ideas on retrofits including bioretention media amended with drinking water residuals, urban trees, and replacement of stormwater piping with infiltration trenches as a starting point to our discussion. Panelists: Stephanie Hurley, University of Vermont; Deb Caraco, Center for Watershed Protection; Andy Hrycyna, Mystic River Watershed Association

Storm23_Session2_Source control - SESSION 2: Source Control and Enhanced Non-Structural Pollution Prevention Programs Facilitators: James Houle, UNH Stormwater Center This session will present the latest in expert panel work on sweeping program credits, and as we are still learning the strategic optimization of these efforts, panelists will engage in an open dialogue on equipment, frequency, timing, staffing, storage and disposal/reuse of materials that are all elements critical to successful programs and what hurdles we still need to overcome. Panelists: Abigail Lyon, Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP); Waneta Trabert, City of Newton, MA; Stephanie Alimena, Brown and Caldwell; Maria Rose, Town of Brookline, MA; Newton Tedder, USEPA Region 1; Sally Soule, NHDES Watershed Division

Storm23_Session3_Program Management and Tracking Post-construction Controls - Session 3 Breakout SESSION 3: Program Management and Tracking Post-Construction Controls Facilitators: Zach Henderson, Woodard & Curran This session will explore existing programs, how they are working, what hurdles have been overcome, and where we have room for improvement. Panelists will discuss the role of technology on program management and other innovations associated with stormwater program development, management, and tracking. Panelists: Allison Hamel, RIDOT; Gretchen Young, Dover, NH representing the Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management, Great Bay, NH; Peter Carney, Long Creek Watershed Management District, ME; Matt Davis, Brown and Caldwell; Thomas Valton, MADCR

Storm23_Session3_Program Management and Tracking Post-construction Controls-thumbnail - Session 3 Breakout SESSION 3: Program Management and Tracking Post-Construction Controls Facilitators: Zach Henderson, Woodard & Curran This session will explore existing programs, how they are working, what hurdles have been overcome, and where we have room for improvement. Panelists will discuss the role of technology on program management and other innovations associated with stormwater program development, management, and tracking. Panelists: Allison Hamel, RIDOT; Gretchen Young, Dover, NH representing the Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management, Great Bay, NH; Peter Carney, Long Creek Watershed Management District, ME; Matt Davis, Brown and Caldwell; Thomas Valton, MADCR