Wednesday, July 21 @ 12:00 - 2:00 PM EST Member Fee: $30 |Non Member Fee: $60 2 PDH Register today!
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 4 stormwater management solutions for a commercial development site in Lancaster County, PA will be shared. Case studies will also be presented showing floodplain restoration projects that have successfully met stormwater management requirements. Click here for the full description and learning objectives. Part 1 Triple Bottom Line | Planet, People, and Profit Presenter | Lisa Peterson, PhD, PE | Principal Engineer and Owner | Aftan Engineering
Part 2 Economic and Ecological Benefits of Floodplain Restoration as a Stormwater Management Strategy Presenter | Ben Ehrhart, PE, CFM | LandStudies, Inc
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Lisa Peterson had a nearly 30-year electrical engineering career supporting the military, telecommunications, and medical industries from engineer to vice president. In 2016, she refocused her efforts on researching the environmental impacts of infrastructure choices we make as engineers and practitioners, especially utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) decision support tools. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University and Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering specializing in Lasers and Optics from Cornell University. She also holds an MBA from National Technological University specializing in International Business and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Drexel University. Lisa’s PhD research focused on sustainability assessment of biofuels, renewables, and stormwater infrastructure.Read full bio.
Ben Ehrhart is a Professional Engineer and oversees the Design Division at LandStudies, Inc. He has over 23 years of experience in watershed hydrology and hydraulics and watershed planning. His agricultural, environmental, and land planning background provides a unique combination of experience and expertise in addressing issues relating to stormwater management and restoration of natural systems. He has extensive experience in stormwater management planning for residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects meeting local ordinance requirements and utilizing innovative Best Management Practices.Read full bio.