Recent legislative changes may push Iowa cities towards larger-scale public stormwater projects. This webinar aims to provide insights into regional detention approaches, focusing on city-developer collaborations and cross-jurisdictional stormwater management.

Topics include:

• Planning and implementing regional detention systems
• Funding mechanisms for large-scale projects
• Collaborative approaches between cities and developers
• Benefits and challenges of regional vs. on-site detention
• Case studies of successful regional detention projects

Hear from a diverse panel of experts, including municipal leaders, environmental professionals, and consultants. Speakers will share insights from urban and rural projects and offer perspectives on regional detention practices.

Intended audience: city officials, developers, engineers, stormwater professionals

Eligible for 3 PDHs.

Program

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM: Introduction and welcome (10 minutes)

9:10 AM – 9:40 AM: Kristin Smith, PhD Researcher & Policy Analyst, Headwaters Economics; Bridget Mitchell, PE FloodWise Community Assistance Lead (30 minutes)

9:40 AM – 10:10 AM: Caroline Garnett, Project Assistant, RSMP Team, Floodplain Office & Modeling, City of Austin, TX “Regional Stormwater Management Program: An Alternative Means of Compliance” (30 minutes)

10:10 AM – 10:55 AM: Ted Rapp, Business Development Manager, Nilles Associates; Former Development Director, DRA Properties “Prairie Trail, an Exercise in Regional Stormwater Management” (45 minutes)

10:55 AM – 11:05 AM: Break (10 minutes)

11:05 AM – 11:50 AM: Dana B. de Leon, PE, ES S&E Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Programs Group, City of Tacoma, Center for Urban Waters (45 minutes)

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Closing remarks (10 minutes)

Register here!