The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) has announced its new board of directors. Formed in 2008, SWEMA supports the regulatory and engineering communities, as well as the individual cities and states, in implementing the Clean Water Act. Officers include Gene LaManna of Terre Hill Stormwater Systems, president; Derek Berg of Contech, vice president; and Will Harris of Filterra Bioretention Systems, treasurer/secretary. The board of directors includes Larry Abatiell of Hydro International; Scott Perry of Imbrium Systems Corp.; John Moll of CrystalStream Technologies; and Anna Griggs of DBI Services.

“Our mission is to educate those involved in managing stormwater systems and increase the exposure of the best practices and equipment to help the nation control stormwater,” LaManna says. “This new board will provide the guidance to pinpoint the initiatives that will support that SWEMA charter.” 

In addition to the new officers, SWEMA announced the following chairman appointments: Greg Kent of BioClean Environmental Services, Inc., Maintenance Committee; Tori Durliat of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), Marketing Committee; Chris French of Filterra Bioretention Systems, Government Affairs and Regulatory Committee; and Ryan Janoch of Terraphase Engineering Inc., Technical Committee. 

“Everywhere there is more importance being placed on complying with EPA regulations,” LaManna says. “When a state, city or a town needs to develop a program, SWEMA is the authoritative resource they can contact to help them with a plan of action. Our members are well versed in the best management practices and what works and what doesn’t. For example, SWEMA has worked closely with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to revitalize their certification program and protocols. We will continue to work on similar endeavors to help every community with its stormwater management program. Our ultimate goal is to improve water quality everywhere in the United States.” 

Formed in 2008, SWEMA is made up of industry experts who volunteer their time in the development of educational programs and establishing a program of standards, guidelines and best management practices for stormwater control. 

For more information, visit www.stormwaterassociation.com.