Stormwater Summit Day One Presentations: Part 3

Session 1: East Lake Park – Designing Water Quality and Park Improvements in an Urban Setting

East Lake Pond is approximately 1 ¾ acres in size and fed by a natural spring. Over time, it has been plagued by algae blooms and vegetation overgrowth that have resulted in poor water quality and clarity. The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, developed a Water Quality Improvement Plan through close collaboration with city staff, the East Lake Neighborhood Association, and other local stakeholders including the teachers and students at an adjacent elementary school. Explore the design elements being implemented and the current status of the project.

Learning Objectives:

1. Actively engage the public on stormwater projects in creative ways.

2. Evaluate the existing conditions on a site important for project development.

3. Navigate the challenges involved in developing and implementing a water quality improvement plan

Speakers: David Mason, PE, PMP, Associate, CDM Smith and Justin Holland, Public Works Administrator, City of Chattanooga

Session 2: Taking a Stormwater Program from Reactive Utility Management to Asset Management

The development of an asset management program for your stormwater utility can seem intimidating. One of the first hurdles is the identification of the location, extent, and current condition of utility assets. The City of Greenville, South Carolina, has taken the first step with their Stormwater 2.0 program. The City has many financial needs and could not commit to accomplishing a full survey and inspection within a single year, but they are implementing an asset management strategy that sets priorities and identifies specific system needs taking into consideration various factors including flooding and safety issues.

Learning Objectives:

1. Develop an asset management framework of policies and organizational business processes for a stormwater utility that will drive efficient use of resources across departments.

2. Identify key categories for evaluating capital investments based on an integrated planning approach, giving consideration to flooding, water quality, and quality of life issues.

3. Implement an asset management approach for a stormwater system without comprehensive inventory and assessment by utilizing data that you already have.

Speaker: Lisa Wells, PE, CFM, Regional Practice Leader – Watershed Services, WK Dickson, Inc