Track 1 at MuniCon 2025 is packed with cutting-edge presentations, focusing on innovative strategies, tools, and approaches for stormwater management. These sessions will not only deepen your technical knowledge but also provide valuable insights into addressing the challenges we face in managing stormwater effectively. Whether you’re interested in climate change adaptation, new technologies, or creative solutions to common issues, Track 1 has something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the presentations:
Continuous Monitoring Adaptive Control (CMAC): Lessons Learned from a 4-Year Pilot Program
Peter Holt from the City of Redmond and John Lenth from Herrera Environmental Consultants share lessons learned from a four-year pilot program on CMAC systems. These systems optimize stormwater detention facilities by using weather data and water sensors to control outfall valves. If you’re interested in adaptive control systems for stormwater, this session is for you!
Stormwater Waste Decanting Process: Enhancing Liquid Separation with Zeolite
Join Neil Amrhein from Zeolite Composites and Mering Borcherds from the City of Mukilteo as they present a new approach using clinoptilolite zeolite powder to improve the efficiency of stormwater treatment. Learn how this innovative bioretention cell design could help trap contaminants and improve water flow, particularly in the fight against heavy metals.
Incorporating Climate Change Data into the WWHM Model
Jade Cooley from Thurston County and Doug Beyerlein from Clear Creek Solutions discuss updates to the Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM), integrating climate change projections to better size stormwater facilities. Understand how using climate data can help municipalities prepare for extreme precipitation events and ensure that stormwater infrastructure meets future demands.
Swiss Army Stormwater Regional Facility Retrofit
Theo Prince from Parametrix, Cody Swan from Whatcom County, and Sean Darcy from Oldcastle Infrastructure explore how adaptive management and flexible hydraulic controls can improve regional stormwater facilities. This case study on a retrofit project in Bellingham, WA, provides a detailed look at targeting phosphorus removal and ensuring long-term functionality for stormwater systems.
King County Stormwater Retrofit Decision Tool
Leah Mikulsky from King County and Robin Kirschbaum from Robin Kirschbaum, Inc. present an innovative decision tool that helps prioritize stormwater retrofits across the county. The tool incorporates data to strategically place projects, supporting compliance with stormwater regulations and streamlining implementation. A must-attend session for those involved in long-term stormwater planning.
Enhancing Stormwater Design: Addressing Climate Change and Resilience
A panel featuring experts from King County, Thurston County, and Clear Creek Solutions discusses how to incorporate climate change projections into stormwater design. Learn about choosing climate datasets, testing sensitivity, and ensuring that stormwater systems are resilient to future climate conditions.
Assessing Climate Change Impact for Cochran Basin Stormwater Facilities
Colin Naake from the City of Spokane shares how the city is assessing climate change risks for its Cochran Basin facilities, using the EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities program. This session will provide a practical framework for understanding how future precipitation patterns impact stormwater facilities and how municipalities can plan for these changes.
Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC) Program in Poverty Bay
Diane Yeh from King County will discuss the Pollution Identification and Correction program implemented in Poverty Bay to address water quality issues. This program uses systematic sampling and source tracking to improve water quality, with the ultimate goal of reclassifying shellfish growing areas to “Approved” status.
Community-Based Public-Private Partnerships (CBP3s) for Project Implementation
Sarah Ponte from the Washington State Department of Ecology, Devan Rostorfer from Clark County, Rachel Konrady from the City of Kirkland, and Chad Praul from Environmental Incentives will introduce the concept of CBP3s and explain how local governments can leverage public-private partnerships to implement stormwater projects. This session will highlight funding opportunities and provide insight into the benefits of alternative procurement strategies.
Don’t miss out on these valuable presentations! Track 1 offers a variety of sessions designed to help you stay on top of the latest trends and tools in stormwater management. From climate adaptation strategies to innovative design approaches, you’ll walk away with practical knowledge that you can apply to your projects. Register for MuniCon 2025 today and make sure to attend these exciting sessions in Track 1!
