PSPE Webinar | Sustainability and the Beneficial Functions of Natural Floodplains
Description | This two-part webinar will address the topic of sustainability and the beneficial functions of natural floodplains. An example of an LCA and LCC study comparing four stormwater management solutions for a commercial development site in Lancaster County, PA, will be shared. Case studies will also show floodplain restoration projects that have successfully met stormwater management requirements.
Objectives | Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will have a better understanding of the following:
Beneficial functions of natural floodplains and the impairments that prevent these functions from being realized
Floodplain restoration design approach, and how this restores lost stormwater function -Demonstration of private dollars funding ecological restoration projects with real economic value
Water quality benefits of floodplain restoration and how these projects can be leveraged to meet the public's water quality goals at a low cost.
Presenters | Ben Ehrhart, PE, CFM | LandStudies, Inc and Lisa Peterson, PhD, PE | Aftan Engineering, LLC
