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8:30 AM - 3:45 PM EST
2023 Pennsylvania Stormwater Summit
3/30/20238:30 AM - 3:45 PM EST
Event Description
2023 Pennsylvania Stormwater Summit
“Challenges to Managing Stormwater in Pennsylvania”
A One-Day Stormwater Conference
Hosted by the PWEA Stormwater Committee
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 8:30am-3:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Cranberry in Cranberry Township
Conference Overview
The target audience for the Summit includes municipal stormwater managers, elected officials, public works directors, local government managers, non-profit and conservation organization representatives, stormwater professionals, and planning and engineering students.
Conference Fees
PWEA Member* - $100 (includes lunch)
Non-Member - $160 (includes lunch)
*To qualify for the Member Rate, you must be a PWEA member or a WEF member with PWEA selected as your State Association.
Registration deadline is March 17th. On-site registrations cannot be accepted.
Registration
Registration can only be made online. Payment can be made by credit card, or you can register online and then mail a check within 10 business days. The registration deadline is March 17th. On-site registration cannot be accepted.
A 3.5% technology fee will be added to all credit card transactions. The credit/debit card name and address information must EXACTLY match what is on record with the financial institution issuing the card or else the transaction will be declined. This is a security measure to prevent fraudulent activity. Credit card numbers are NOT stored by PWEA or the payment gateway vendor.
Cancellation & Substitution Policy
Cancellations received in writing 4 weeks prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund less a $30 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after that date. Substitutions may be made until the registration deadline and must be made in writing, accompanied by a registration form for the substitute.
Vendor Displays and Sponsorships
Vendors with tabletop displays will be available to discuss their equipment and services. If your company would like to exhibit or sponsor, click THIS LINK. Or contact Cindy Rock at cindyrock@pwea.org.
Continuing Education Credit
A total of 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) may be earned by Professional Engineers and other licensed professionals who track PDH credit. A total of 5.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) may be earned by those who do not use PDHs. PA DEP contact hours are not available. Transcripts will be emailed to attendees within 30 days of the conference date. Current PWEA members can access their educational transcripts at any time by logging into their member account.
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Cranberry
2000 Garden View Lane
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each individual. PWEA does not have room blocks in any area hotels.
Directions to the Conference Location
The location can be found by entering the street address in your GPS device, or by going to an online mapping website.
“Challenges to Managing Stormwater in Pennsylvania”
A One-Day Stormwater Conference
Hosted by the PWEA Stormwater Committee
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 8:30am-3:45pm
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Cranberry in Cranberry Township
Conference Overview
This Summit is organized by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) Stormwater Committee in cooperation with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Pittsburgh Section and the ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Pittsburgh Chapter. The 2023 Stormwater Summit is crafted to deepen the technical knowledge of professionals from across Pennsylvania involved with meeting regional challenges in managing stormwater and to provide an in-person forum for meaningful discussion. The Summit will include oral presentations, interactive discussions, exhibitors, and opportunities for networking in a dynamic setting.
Target Audience
The target audience for the Summit includes municipal stormwater managers, elected officials, public works directors, local government managers, non-profit and conservation organization representatives, stormwater professionals, and planning and engineering students.
Presenters
Kelly Lennon, PE, WSP
Shannon L. Isovitch Parks, PhD, PE, M.ASCE, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Robert Traver, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE, Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership, Villanova University
Beth Uhler, Center for Watershed Protection
Tony Igwe, Senior Group Manager Stormwater, Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
Nicole Benoit, PE, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
Debbie Healey Langley, PE, Mott MacDonald
Jon Kasitz, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Benjamin Estell, Dormont Borough Manager
Dan Santoro, Cranberry Township Manager
Kevin Flynn, AKRF
Brian Cruice, EIT, AKRF
James Baney, Greenup Construction & Maintenance
Nathan Walker, AICP, Gannett Fleming
AGENDA
8:30am Registration – Coffee & Pastries with Vendors
9:00am Welcome
– K. Lennon
9:15am Reducing Uncertainty in Stormwater Design with the New PA Stormwater Manual
– S. Parks & R. Traver
10:00am Collaborative Approaches to MS4
– B. Uhler
10:45am Break & Networking with Vendors
11:00am Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority's Updates on Stormwater Strategic Planning and MS4 Compliance
– T. Igwe, N. Benoit & D. Healey Langley
12:00pm Lunch & Networking with Vendors
12:45pm MS4 Stream Restoration BMPs: A Turnkey Implementor's Perspective (and Creative Partnerships)
– J. Kasitz
1:30pm Break & Networking with Vendors
1:45 pm Stormwater Fees Coffee Talk - A Municipal and Authority Panel Discussion
– B. Estell, D. Santoro & T. Igwe
2:30pm Break & Networking with Vendors
2:45pm Community-Scale Green Infrastructure Asset Management Programs
– K. Flynn, B. Cruice & J.Baney
3:30pm Closing & Wrap Up
– N. Walker
3:45pm Conference Adjourns
The concepts, ideas, procedures, and opinions offered at PWEA educational opportunities are those expressed by the various presenters. The PWEA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the presentations.
Optional Walking Tour and Social Mixer
On Wednesday, March 29th, the evening prior to the Summit, there will be an optional tour of a downtown GSI project at 4:30 pm, directly followed by a social mixer (pay as you go) at a downtown restaurant. If you would be interested, contact tom.batroney@hdrinc.com. This tour is optional and there is no charge, but RSVPs are requested so the committee knows how many to expect. Tour is Rain or Shine - wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella if needed.
Just Added - Optional Drone Pipe Assessment Demonstration (no cost - included with registration)
At 4:00pm on March 30th, following the conclusion of the conference, you are invited to travel by your car a short distance on Rt 228 in Cranberry Township to see a test flight of a drone rapidly assessing an "uninspectable" 48-inch RCP stormwater line by Justin Starr, PhD, Endowed Professor of Advanced Technologies at Community College of Allegheny County and Integrity Environment, Inc. Thank you to Cranberry Township for helping to coordinate a location for this demonstration. Directions to be provided at the conference and the demo will be weather dependent. Please wear outdoor footwear as there is a short walk on grass from a parking area to the demonstration site. This would also be a good opportunity to ask any questions about potential drone applications for your sites where access is challenging.
Kelly Lennon, PE, WSP
Shannon L. Isovitch Parks, PhD, PE, M.ASCE, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Robert Traver, PhD, PE, D.WRE, F.EWRI, F.ASCE, Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership, Villanova University
Beth Uhler, Center for Watershed Protection
Tony Igwe, Senior Group Manager Stormwater, Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
Nicole Benoit, PE, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
Debbie Healey Langley, PE, Mott MacDonald
Jon Kasitz, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Benjamin Estell, Dormont Borough Manager
Dan Santoro, Cranberry Township Manager
Kevin Flynn, AKRF
Brian Cruice, EIT, AKRF
James Baney, Greenup Construction & Maintenance
Nathan Walker, AICP, Gannett Fleming
AGENDA
8:30am Registration – Coffee & Pastries with Vendors
9:00am Welcome
– K. Lennon
9:15am Reducing Uncertainty in Stormwater Design with the New PA Stormwater Manual
– S. Parks & R. Traver
10:00am Collaborative Approaches to MS4
– B. Uhler
10:45am Break & Networking with Vendors
11:00am Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority's Updates on Stormwater Strategic Planning and MS4 Compliance
– T. Igwe, N. Benoit & D. Healey Langley
12:00pm Lunch & Networking with Vendors
12:45pm MS4 Stream Restoration BMPs: A Turnkey Implementor's Perspective (and Creative Partnerships)
– J. Kasitz
1:30pm Break & Networking with Vendors
1:45 pm Stormwater Fees Coffee Talk - A Municipal and Authority Panel Discussion
– B. Estell, D. Santoro & T. Igwe
2:30pm Break & Networking with Vendors
2:45pm Community-Scale Green Infrastructure Asset Management Programs
– K. Flynn, B. Cruice & J.Baney
3:30pm Closing & Wrap Up
– N. Walker
3:45pm Conference Adjourns
The concepts, ideas, procedures, and opinions offered at PWEA educational opportunities are those expressed by the various presenters. The PWEA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the presentations.
Optional Walking Tour and Social Mixer
On Wednesday, March 29th, the evening prior to the Summit, there will be an optional tour of a downtown GSI project at 4:30 pm, directly followed by a social mixer (pay as you go) at a downtown restaurant. If you would be interested, contact tom.batroney@hdrinc.com. This tour is optional and there is no charge, but RSVPs are requested so the committee knows how many to expect. Tour is Rain or Shine - wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella if needed.
Just Added - Optional Drone Pipe Assessment Demonstration (no cost - included with registration)
At 4:00pm on March 30th, following the conclusion of the conference, you are invited to travel by your car a short distance on Rt 228 in Cranberry Township to see a test flight of a drone rapidly assessing an "uninspectable" 48-inch RCP stormwater line by Justin Starr, PhD, Endowed Professor of Advanced Technologies at Community College of Allegheny County and Integrity Environment, Inc. Thank you to Cranberry Township for helping to coordinate a location for this demonstration. Directions to be provided at the conference and the demo will be weather dependent. Please wear outdoor footwear as there is a short walk on grass from a parking area to the demonstration site. This would also be a good opportunity to ask any questions about potential drone applications for your sites where access is challenging.
Conference Fees
PWEA Member* - $100 (includes lunch)
Non-Member - $160 (includes lunch)
*To qualify for the Member Rate, you must be a PWEA member or a WEF member with PWEA selected as your State Association.
Registration deadline is March 17th. On-site registrations cannot be accepted.
Registration
Registration can only be made online. Payment can be made by credit card, or you can register online and then mail a check within 10 business days. The registration deadline is March 17th. On-site registration cannot be accepted.
A 3.5% technology fee will be added to all credit card transactions. The credit/debit card name and address information must EXACTLY match what is on record with the financial institution issuing the card or else the transaction will be declined. This is a security measure to prevent fraudulent activity. Credit card numbers are NOT stored by PWEA or the payment gateway vendor.
Cancellation & Substitution Policy
Cancellations received in writing 4 weeks prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund less a $30 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after that date. Substitutions may be made until the registration deadline and must be made in writing, accompanied by a registration form for the substitute.
Vendor Displays and Sponsorships
Vendors with tabletop displays will be available to discuss their equipment and services. If your company would like to exhibit or sponsor, click THIS LINK. Or contact Cindy Rock at cindyrock@pwea.org.
Continuing Education Credit
A total of 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH) may be earned by Professional Engineers and other licensed professionals who track PDH credit. A total of 5.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) may be earned by those who do not use PDHs. PA DEP contact hours are not available. Transcripts will be emailed to attendees within 30 days of the conference date. Current PWEA members can access their educational transcripts at any time by logging into their member account.
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Cranberry
2000 Garden View Lane
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each individual. PWEA does not have room blocks in any area hotels.
Directions to the Conference Location
The location can be found by entering the street address in your GPS device, or by going to an online mapping website.
This Summit is presented by PWEA in cooperation with:
