Worth Noting/Calendar - May 2021

PEOPLE/AWARDS

Connie Corona was hired as deputy executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

The Enviva renewable energy company, headquartered in Maryland, received the Elizabeth River Project’s Sustained Distinguished Performance River Star Business Award. Enviva’s Port of Chesapeake terminal implemented sustainable projects to help improve water quality and reduce energy use, which benefited the Elizabeth River’s ecosystem. Among Enviva’s improvements were enhancements of its stormwater runoff systems.

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners (Ohio) for its work in promoting development of green infrastructure within the region, including installing permeable pavement building retention gardens and rain gardens, and preserving floodplains and other habitats, to remediate the effects of stormwater flooding.

Freese and Nichols Inc. (Louisiana) hired Lewis Bernard to lead stormwater pump station projects and help expand flood protection solutions.

Hancock Associates announced that Jacob Lemieux passed the professional engineering exam and is now a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts. He is experienced in several areas, including grading and drainage design with drainage analysis and stormwater reports.

The Augusta Commission (Georgia) hired former city engineer Wes Byne to head Augusta Utilities. He replaces longtime director Tom Wiedmeier, who passed away in August 2020. 


CALENDAR

May 19-21

Ohio Stormwater Association Annual Conference, Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Sandusky, Ohio (event will be held both virtually and in person). Visit ohstormwaterconference.com.

June 7-9

Municipal Wet Weather Stormwater Conference, jointly held by International Erosion Control Association Region One and Southeast IECA Chapter, Marriott Hotel, Huntsville, Alabama. Visit ieca.org.

June 7-11

Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, event held virtually. Visit ewricongress.org.

June 14-17

American Water Works Association ACE21 Conference, San Diego, event held virtually. Visit awwa.org.

June 22-23

Water Environment Federation Stormwater Summit 2021, event held virtually. Visit wef.org.

July 12-16

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, event held virtually. Visit asabe.org.

July 19-21

American Water Resources Association Summer Specialty Conference, event held virtually. Visit awra.org.

Aug. 29-Sept. 1

American Public Works Association Public Works Expo (PWX), America’s Center, St. Louis. Visit apwa.net.


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