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Seminar

Urban stormwater management and the associated processes have been linked to adverse impacts on aquatic environments. Regulatory agencies are actively pursuing the implementation of impact neutral infrastructure projects and urban development. This seminar will provide an introduction to analytical techniques and methodologies that can be used to quantify impacts and impact reduction methodologies. Engineers working in urban infrastructure planning and design and the land development industry will find this seminar of particular value. The topics to be covered include:

• Why is this topic important?
• Overview of regulatory setting in British Columbia
• Simulation models and their limitations
• Model calibration and verification process
• Stream flow duration estimation
• Potential stream erosion estimation
• Water quality modelling and its limitations

Instructor

Jim Dumont, P.Eng., Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer - McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd.

Jim Dumont has over 28 years of experience in the fields of water resources and civil engineering, including all phases of planning, design and construction. He has been responsible for a variety of projects from planning studies that establish development criteria, to detailed flood relief designs of complex hydraulic systems and municipal infrastructure. Jim brings expertise in both engineering and science of the environment to projects. He has been responsible for design and implementation of large-scale fisheries enhancement projects and environmental assessments. Jim has been extensively developing and utilizing advanced analytical methodologies for evaluating environmental impacts and mitigation works.

What Previous Participants have said about this Seminar:

• "The presenter was very knowledgeable, well prepared and knew his subject."
• "Good presentation and scope. Provided relevant examples and demonstrated concepts well!"
• "The speaker is an experienced professional. Overall, a successful presentation."

   

APEGBC is an AIBC/CES registered provider offering an AIBC-Accredited activity for 3.25 Non-Core Learning Units.