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If performance data is provided to decision makers, it often comes from manufacturers. Much of this data is derived from reputable sources such as the New Jersey Department of Environment Protection program, the Washington Department of Ecology Technology Assessment Protocol – Ecology (TAPE) program or the International BMP Database but it is difficult for many […]
WSP was tasked with the drainage design of an 8-mile stretch of historical parkway. The project initially started out as a maintenance project with few areas of expansion, but as the project moved forward more changes were needed to address existing flooding and to incorporate spread improvements. Some of the many challenges of the project […]
The City of Virginia Beach has worked hard to develop partnerships with our residents regarding storm drainage issues. This presentation will cover some of the successful strategies for communicating with the public after flooding events and during design of projects. These strategies include: reviewing the history of drainage for the neighborhood; capturing public concerns, input […]
The City of Alexandria, VA, has experienced repeated and increasingly frequent flooding. The increased storm related flooding is attributable to old infrastructure, inconsistent design criteria, and climate change. The objectives of the study were to (1) update stormwater collection system modeling and improve understanding of flood extents, (2) use optimization to evaluate alternatives and maximize […]
The Hare Snipe Creek watershed is a 7.2 square mile watershed located in northwestern Raleigh, North Carolina. The watershed is nearly fully developed and undergoing redevelopment, and experiences regular flooding events that negatively impact residents. Brown and Caldwell developed an integrated watershed study for the City of Raleigh to help identify and evaluate potential flood […]
The value of committing appropriate resources to the design aspect of a project is well accepted as good practice. It is no secret that a project will never be a great project without a strong design. Engineering design requires knowledge, experience, and attention to the details of the project. However, developing a great design and […]
August 15th, 2020 was a memorable day for residents of the Colony Pines and Windsor Great Park Neighborhoods as stormwater overtook streets, yards, and residential structures, compounded by overtopping of storage basins and their accompanying floodwalls. These communities are located in the Stoney Run watershed, characterized as an urban residential region after being developed largely […]
The Stormwater Management sector continues to develop and grow. With the passage of the 1987 Clean Water Act amendments, urban and suburban stormwater began to be addressed. While the legal and regulatory basis of stormwater has been around for 36 years, Phase I communities began to be permitted in 1990 and Phase II communities in […]
Stormwater parks, which are public facilities that enhance communities by providing stormwater treatment and recreational opportunities in the same location, should be viewed as community infrastructure assets. These integrated systems not only treat polluted runoff from increased urbanization, but also provide improved overall aesthetics, recreational and educational opportunities, and livability where they are constructed. As […]
Under a Stream Stabilization/Restoration, Environmental, Permitting & Ancillary Services Basic Ordering Agreement, Stantec was awarded a Task Order by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) to provide Stream Restoration and Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Retrofit Design and Construction Administration services for the Centre Ridge Basin Retrofit project in Fairfax […]
The Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association is a volunteer organization and its mission is to provide education on water resources in Virginia.
