Christian’s co-presenters are Julie Brandt, Parametrix; Janet Geer, City of Bothell; Todd Hunsdorfer, King County; Abbey Stockwell, Washington State Department of Ecology and the moderator is Arianna Frender, Parametrix.
Christian Nilsen brings 19 years of experience in watershed planning, stormwater management, and stream restoration, working in both consulting and academia. Christian is a leader in the development of new approaches to address water and environmental challenges. His work has spurred the adoption of new decision support tools to balance infrastructure needs with environmental and community benefits. Christian is a member of the Puget Sound Partnership’s Toxics in Fish Workgroup and serves as a technical advisor to the Washington State Governor’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force.
Managing Stormwater in Washington is the state’s largest and most comprehensive stormwater conference, featuring the latest information and best practices for professionals and regulators in industrial, construction, and municipal stormwater management. Basic and advanced topics help permit holders identify cost-effective solutions that help them stay in compliance and avoid costly enforcement actions and lawsuits. A comprehensive range of exhibitors helps connect those seeking solutions with the region’s best consultants and technology providers.
The conference is presented by the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) which is the regional trade association representing leading service and technology firms who are working to protect, restore, and sustain the natural and built environment. NEBC member companies and organizations cover a wide range of disciplines, providing solutions in the areas of Environmental Protection & Cleanup, Energy & Efficiency, Waste & Recycling, Water & Wastewater, Sustainable Development, and Cross-Sector Solutions.
Description
This session will break down Ecology’s long-term municipal Stormwater Action Management Plan (SMAP) requirements and underlying goals; discuss strategies to characterize, protect, and improve receiving water health; and look at ways to integrate all of this into future development needs and opportunities. Please join Ecology staff along with others to discuss Phase I and II strategies to help you analyze the unique characteristics of your watershed and your jurisdiction.
More Information
About Managing Stormwater in Washington:https://washingtonstormwater.com/
About Northwest Environmental Business Council: https://www.nebc.org/
For consultation regarding stormwater, contact Christian Nilsen at cnilsen@geosyntec.com
Learn more about Christian Nilsen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-nilsen/
