2024 Agenda - Managing Stormwater in Washington

Plenary Panel

Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Regulation

Are science and technology outpacing the regulatory framework?

Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking intersection of Artificial Intelligence and environmental regulation. We’ll explore how AI is transforming the environmental sector, the complex challenges it poses, the breadth of opportunities it presents, and what lies ahead in a thought-provoking panel discussion.

We’ll also examine the myriad applications of machine-learning powered tools and how machine learning is redefining disciplines such as stormwater modeling to help communities achieve greater water quality, resiliency, and adapt to climate change.

Schedule

Track A

Fundamentals
For those desiring an introduction or refresher on elemental topics

Industrial Fundamentals

Details:

Gain a thorough understanding of the basic elements of industrial stormwater management including general permit requirements and enforcement; creating Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs); proper sampling techniques; and the most common Best Management Practices (BMPs) for industrial sites, such as source control and site maintenance.

Moderator:

Cameron Colvin, Clear Water Services

Speakers:

Jen Baptist, Washington State Department of Ecology
Brandon Boyd, Washington Stormwater Center
Carolyn Carlstrom, Landau Associates

The Rundown on Municipal Runoff: The What, What’s Next, What’s Cool, and How to Fund (Municipal) Stormwater Management Programs

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All in one place you can:
• Get the scoop on Phase I and Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits, proposed updates, and comments on the Draft 2024 Permits.
• Learn about the Stormwater Action Monitoring program and discover cool projects and findings.
• Fund your projects- learn about resources available from Washington State Department of Ecology.

Moderator:

Laurie Larson-Pugh, Washington Stormwater Center

Speakers:

Colleen Griffith, Washington State Department of Ecology
Jessica Schwing, Washington State Department of Ecology
Abbey Stockwell, Washington State Department of Ecology

Preparing for an Agency Inspection

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Learn how to prepare for and effectively manage site inspections. Panelists will guide you through best practices and common pitfalls associated with the inspection process and share their observations from industrial sites, both positive and negative, including overall trends, source control issues, the effectiveness of BMPs, treatment successes, recurring challenges, and how to work in partnership with your agency.

Moderator:

Angie Tomlinson, Farallon Consulting

Speakers:

Cody Ennis, Washington State Department of Ecology
Ame LeCoq, Recology
Christopher Rich, Perkins Coie

Track B

Industrial
For those ‘going deep’ on industrial applications and solutions

BMPs for Emerging Contaminants in Stormwater: What We Know So Far

Details:

Emerging contaminants pose new challenges for stormwater managers due to their unique chemical properties, persistence in the environment, and incompletely understood fate and transport. This session will focus on best management practices for control of PFAS, 6PPD-Q, and microplastics in stormwater, drawing upon the results of recent case studies to help guide future decision-making.

Moderator:

Nancy Gardiner, Haley & Aldrich

Speakers:

Lori Blair, The Boeing Company
Liisa Doty, WaterTectonics
Tariq Hussein, Haley & Aldrich
Anand Jayakaran, Washington State University
Elodie Passeport, Rutgers University

Programmatic Approach to Stormwater Management

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Managing industrial stormwater compliance at one facility in a single season can be challenging. This session will focus on scaling up the expertise gained from isolated stormwater management experiences into stormwater programs that extend across long time periods, many facilities, and disciplinary boundaries. Whether you’re navigating a growing portfolio or seeking to identify efficiency in an existing program, join this session for a candid discussion of lessons learned by three practicing experts who have developed different types of stormwater programs.

Moderator:

Rich Wildman, Geosyntec Consultants

Speakers:

Tarah Erickson, Sekisui Aerospace
Amy Smith, Geosyntec Consultants
Kristine Sommer, Clear Water Services

Treatment Case Studies

Details:

Expert practitioners will present an informative set of case studies that illustrate successful treatment of varied, challenging, and problematic pollutants in industrial settings. Panelists will address site conditions; contaminant characterization; treatment selection process and alternatives; installation and operational results, and O&M costs.

Presentations include:

– Best Management Practices for Site Assessment and Treatment Selection
– Clear Creek Systems Carlile Transportation: Treatment for Turbidity and Metals
– One Size Does Not Fit All: Various Solutions for a Complex Site

Moderator:

Derek Heitz, Maul Foster & Alongi

Speakers:

Brooke Harmon, Maul Foster & Alongi
Christine Nancarrow, Pacific Stormwater
Sam Petrie, Clear Creek Systems

Track C

Municipal & Development
For those adopting municipal stormwater BMPs

Stormwater Management Coverage: How to Meet the New Permit Requirement

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The new NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit (S5.C.5.b.ii) requires you to map and calculate acres managed and unmanaged by water quality treatment and flow control in your MS4. Come hear from several jurisdictions who have tackled this effort through various approaches. The presentations will discuss the benefits and challenges of each method, and will include:
– In-process inventory, including on-going search for unmapped facilities
– Filling in data gaps using a simulated inventory based on development history
– Detailed mapping using enhanced data collection

Moderator:

Lindsay Cotnoir, Parametrix

Speakers:

Meiring Borcherds, City of Mukilteo
Julie Brandt, Parametrix
Timothy Hagan, Pierce County Planning and Public Works

Using Structural Stormwater Control Scores as Part of Prioritization and Decision Making

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Stormwater managers should consider a standard methodology for prioritizing catchments and projects within a watershed. With the completion of the first round of Stormwater Management Action Plans (SMAPs), the next step is to select projects to implement over the short term and long term. This session will look at a method for project prioritization using a mix of Ecology’s structural stormwater control (SSC) scoring, multicriteria performance analysis, risk and cost. The analysis considers the impact of existing conditions and anticipated future conditions to explore water quality. Ranking methodology for the catchment areas and the projects used similar but unique metrics to analyze their current condition. The results of the analyses provide a preliminary ranking of projects within a catchment area.

Moderator:

John Phillips, Parametrix

Speakers:

Suzy Godber, Good Company
Nikki Redden, Parametrix
Katherine Sievers, The Nature Conservancy

Regional Treatment Facility Showcase

Details:

Hear an informative set of case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of regional stormwater treatment facilities across various settings. Panelists will discuss the selection and adaptation of design approaches; regulatory requirements; installation and operational results; O&M costs; and other environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Presentations include:

– Evaluation of Hydraulic Control Approaches for Bioretention Systems
– Marysville’s Marvelous Management of Stormwater
– A New Approach to Regional Stormwater Treatment: The Story Behind P.O.S.T.

Moderator:

Kevin Cline, Pacific Stormwater

Speakers:

Dylan Ahearn, Herrera Environmental Consultants
Paul Fendt, Parametrix
Leon Li, Geosyntec Consultants
Theo Prince, Parametrix
Neil Schaner, Herrera Environmental Consultants

Track D

Science & Research
For those seeking the latest developments in science, policy, and research

6PPD: State of the Practice

Details:

Since the discovery of 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q) as a chemical found in stormwater responsible for urban runoff mortality syndrome observed in coho salmon, scientists have been working to understand its prevalence and behaviors in the environment. This panel discussion will present an overview of the current understanding of 6PPD-q sources, exposure, fate, transport, toxicity, mitigation strategies, sampling methods, current legal proceedings, and next steps anticipated for the regulation of this chemical both nationwide and in Washington State.

Moderator:

Christine Nancarrow, Pacific Stormwater

Speakers:

Morgan Baker, Washington State Department of Ecology
Seth Book, Skokomish Indian Tribe
Madison Rose Bristol, Washington State Department of Ecology
Andrew Patterson, Eurofins Environmental Testing

Monitoring Emerging Contaminants in Stormwater

Details:

Emerging contaminants including PFAS, PBDEs, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products pose new challenges to protecting the environment from stormwater pollution. Regulated entities are faced with issues such as challenges associated with monitoring and interpreting the presence of emerging contaminants in stormwater runoff, evolving regulations, and legal ramifications of non-compliance. Speakers will share their insights on these challenges including results from a nationwide PFAS in rainfall study, monitoring of emerging contaminants associated with urban runoff in the Puget Sound nearshore environment using caged mussels, and regulatory and legal implications associated with potential future emerging contaminant stormwater compliance requirements.

Moderator:

Mike Ehlebracht, Haley & Aldrich

Speakers:

Bradford Doll, Tupper Mack Wells
Mariko Langness, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sarah Mass, Haley & Aldrich

How Citizens Are Leading Clean Water Act Enforcement

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Clean Water Act lawsuits brought by citizen groups are one of the key enforcement mechanisms driving NPDES permit compliance. Hear attorneys representing citizen groups and permittees on what triggers a lawsuit, how they typically proceed, and what steps can be taken to resolve, or avoid, them.

Moderator:

Owen Reese, Aspect Consulting

Speakers:

Emily Gonzalez, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Veronica Keithley, Stoel Rives

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