Worth Noting - March 2016

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PEOPLE/AWARDS

Charlotte (North Carolina) Storm Water Services has been recognized nationally for its stormwater management efforts, green infrastructure initiatives and for curbing pollution of streams and lakes. The city got the highest overall score in the awards program, which is sponsored by the Water Environment Federation and the Environmental Protection Agency. The awards honor high-performing municipal stormwater programs. Charlotte earned the highest combined scores in both the innovation and program management categories.

Chris French has joined the Water Environment Federation as its new director of stormwater programs. French, who has more than 15 years of water sector experience, will guide the efforts of the WEF Stormwater Institute, a recently launched center of excellence that provides national leadership for sustainable stormwater management.

The National Recreation and Park Association, headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, has been awarded a two-year, $2.5 million grant from The JPB Foundation for the Great Urban Parks Campaign to explore the social and environmental benefits of green infrastructure projects in parks, especially in underserved communities. The grant funding will support on-the-ground projects in local communities and will also help NRPA develop resources and training programs on green infrastructure for park, recreation, planning and other professionals.

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that more than $9 million in funding for the Stormwater Improvements Program was awarded to 11 communities throughout the state. The SIP is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant with the goals to cut stormwater treatment and energy costs; generate jobs and spur economic development; protect rivers, lakes and vital landscape; and reduce flooding. Projects receiving SIP funding include:

  • City of Bicknell, $870,500
  • Town of Edinburgh, $858,700
  • Town of Franklin, $1 million
  • Town of Fowler, $1 million
  • Town of Ligonier, $365,810
  • Town of Middletown, $983,000
  • Town of Morgantown, $949,000
  • City of Rushville, $382,500
  • Town of Stinesville, $898,750
  • City of Sullivan, $1 million
  • Town of West Terre Haute, $1 million

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

The ASABE is offering a Young Professionals Development workshop on April 8-9 in Lexington, Kentucky. Visit www.asabe.org.

American Society of Civil Engineers

The ASCE is offering:

  • March 2 – Cold-Weather Stormwater BMPs That Work, online
  • March 10 – Pumping Systems Design for Civil Engineers, St. Louis

Visit www.asce.org.

Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin Department of Engineering-Professional Development is offering Using WinSLAMM v. 10.2: Meeting Urban Stormwater Management Goals R324 on May 5-6 in Madison. Visit http://epdweb.engr.wisc.edu.


CALENDAR

  • March 10-12 National Utility Contractors Association Convention, El Conquistador Resort, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Visit www.nuca.com.
  • April 25-27 American Water Resources Association Spring Conference, Sheraton Anchorage, Alaska. Visit www.awra.org.
  • May 22-25 American Public Works Association North American Snow Conference, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut. Visit www.apwa.net.
  • May 23-26 National Utility Contractors Association Annual Washington Summit, Embassy Suites Washington D.C. Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Visit www.nuca.com.
  • June 19-22 American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition, McCormick Place, Chicago. Visit www.awwa.org.
  • July 11-13 American Water Resources Association Summer Specialty Conference: GIS and Water Resources, Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, California. Visit www.awra.org.
  • July 17-20 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 2016 Annual International Meeting, Orlando, Florida. Visit www.asabe.org.
  • Aug. 22-25 StormCon, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. Visit www.stormcon.com.
  • Aug. 28-31 American Public Works Association International Public Works Congress and Exposition, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis. Visit www.apwa.net.
  • Sept. 12-14 National Rural Water Association WaterPro Conference, Orlando, Florida. Visit www.nrwa.org.
  • Sept. 28-Oct. 1 American Society of Civil Engineers 2016 Convention, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. Call 800/548-2723 or visit www.asce.org.


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