A safe, reliable supply of water is crucial for the continued growth and pros...Laura Rinaldi
The document discusses water supply and demand for 11 water agencies serving over 7 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area. It notes that between 2010-2035, the average regional supply will meet demand but does not specify what will happen after 2035. It recommends that planners require new developments to be water efficient through compact land use, green building ordinances, and requiring water neutrality as a condition of approval for large developments.
The Crooked Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Update 2010 outlines strategies to address key issues impacting Crooked Lake. It reviews water quality, which is currently good due to prevention of turbid conditions. Main issues are Eurasian water milfoil, stormwater pollution, and water levels. The plan develops and implements strategies to continue annual milfoil treatment, encourage buffers and infiltration to reduce pollution, and educate stakeholders on groundwater issues to help manage water levels.
The document discusses a $35 million capital improvement project to upgrade the sanitary sewer collection system and address issues with the North Interceptor in Grand Island, Nebraska. The project involved constructing phases of the North Interceptor to eliminate wet weather back-ups, breaks, and infiltration/inflow. Challenges included dealing with groundwater, contamination, utility conflicts, and overlapping projects. Value engineering considered cost, need, longevity, construction means and methods. Funding came from rate increases, bonds, and state revolving funds.
1) The document discusses challenges with redeveloping brownfield sites in New Jersey municipalities. It provides examples of successful remediation projects in Northvale and Perth Amboy.
2) The Tect-Danzig site in Northvale involved removing 500 drums of solvents and waste, seven underground storage tanks with PCBs, and treating groundwater contamination over 15 years.
3) The 105-acre ePort site in Perth Amboy was used for smelting, lead paint production and other industrial uses. Over $30 million was spent to remediate the site and develop over 1 million square feet of industrial/warehouse space.
The document summarizes several case studies that demonstrate the real-world implementation of sustainable development and low impact development (LID) approaches. It discusses a porous pavement project in Provincetown, MA that addressed flooding issues. It also discusses studies in Berry Brook, NH that showed LID retrofits separated hydrographs and shifted hydrology towards pre-development conditions. Additionally, it presents a case study of a large retail development in Greenland, NH that utilized porous pavement and wetlands, reducing drainage costs by 26% compared to conventional approaches. Finally, it discusses how LID zoning can increase resilience to climate change by mitigating increased flooding risks.
This presentation discusses New Jersey's brownfield redevelopment process and public funding options available for investigation, remediation, development, and site improvements. It provides an overview of state programs like the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund that provides grants of up to $5 million per year for brownfield assessment and cleanup. Additional funding options discussed include tax credits, loans, and private financing. The presentation concludes with a case study of the Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park brownfield redevelopment project that received over $5 million from the HDSRF for investigation and remediation activities.
The document discusses EPA grant programs and initiatives for brownfields redevelopment. It outlines the types of brownfields grants available including assessment grants, cleanup grants, revolving loan funds, job training grants, and area-wide planning grants. It provides details on eligible activities and funding amounts for each grant type. The document also discusses technical assistance resources and priorities like targeted brownfield assessments and the benefits of using an area-wide planning approach.
A safe, reliable supply of water is crucial for the continued growth and pros...Laura Rinaldi
The document discusses water supply and demand for 11 water agencies serving over 7 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area. It notes that between 2010-2035, the average regional supply will meet demand but does not specify what will happen after 2035. It recommends that planners require new developments to be water efficient through compact land use, green building ordinances, and requiring water neutrality as a condition of approval for large developments.
The Crooked Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Update 2010 outlines strategies to address key issues impacting Crooked Lake. It reviews water quality, which is currently good due to prevention of turbid conditions. Main issues are Eurasian water milfoil, stormwater pollution, and water levels. The plan develops and implements strategies to continue annual milfoil treatment, encourage buffers and infiltration to reduce pollution, and educate stakeholders on groundwater issues to help manage water levels.
The document discusses a $35 million capital improvement project to upgrade the sanitary sewer collection system and address issues with the North Interceptor in Grand Island, Nebraska. The project involved constructing phases of the North Interceptor to eliminate wet weather back-ups, breaks, and infiltration/inflow. Challenges included dealing with groundwater, contamination, utility conflicts, and overlapping projects. Value engineering considered cost, need, longevity, construction means and methods. Funding came from rate increases, bonds, and state revolving funds.
1) The document discusses challenges with redeveloping brownfield sites in New Jersey municipalities. It provides examples of successful remediation projects in Northvale and Perth Amboy.
2) The Tect-Danzig site in Northvale involved removing 500 drums of solvents and waste, seven underground storage tanks with PCBs, and treating groundwater contamination over 15 years.
3) The 105-acre ePort site in Perth Amboy was used for smelting, lead paint production and other industrial uses. Over $30 million was spent to remediate the site and develop over 1 million square feet of industrial/warehouse space.
The document summarizes several case studies that demonstrate the real-world implementation of sustainable development and low impact development (LID) approaches. It discusses a porous pavement project in Provincetown, MA that addressed flooding issues. It also discusses studies in Berry Brook, NH that showed LID retrofits separated hydrographs and shifted hydrology towards pre-development conditions. Additionally, it presents a case study of a large retail development in Greenland, NH that utilized porous pavement and wetlands, reducing drainage costs by 26% compared to conventional approaches. Finally, it discusses how LID zoning can increase resilience to climate change by mitigating increased flooding risks.
This presentation discusses New Jersey's brownfield redevelopment process and public funding options available for investigation, remediation, development, and site improvements. It provides an overview of state programs like the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund that provides grants of up to $5 million per year for brownfield assessment and cleanup. Additional funding options discussed include tax credits, loans, and private financing. The presentation concludes with a case study of the Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park brownfield redevelopment project that received over $5 million from the HDSRF for investigation and remediation activities.
The document discusses EPA grant programs and initiatives for brownfields redevelopment. It outlines the types of brownfields grants available including assessment grants, cleanup grants, revolving loan funds, job training grants, and area-wide planning grants. It provides details on eligible activities and funding amounts for each grant type. The document also discusses technical assistance resources and priorities like targeted brownfield assessments and the benefits of using an area-wide planning approach.
The Sustainability Dashboard: A tale of two citiesNLandUSA
The document compares the sustainability efforts of two urban development projects: Treasure Island in San Francisco and IJburg in Amsterdam. It describes how each project established criteria or "dashboards" to evaluate the sustainability of designs. The Treasure Island dashboard included levels to measure energy integration and renewable energy goals. The IJburg dashboard assessed strategies and achievements in areas like energy, water, ecology, and established new goals and partnerships for IJburg II. The document aims to share best practices between the two cities.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Hasan Ikhrata, the Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), at the Southern California Water Summit on planning for more sustainable communities. SCAG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region and is responsible for developing the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets. The 2012 RTP/SCS exceeded requirements by focusing growth within existing communities and allocating funding to alternative transportation. The 2016 RTP/SCS aims to further compact development and conservation, green infrastructure, open space planning, and support local innovations to implement the SCS.
Björn Bergstrand, Kommuninvest Head of Sustainability
Ministry of Economics of Latvia, as EU SBSR Policy Area ‘Energy’ coordinator, is organizing a series of online discussions on the topic "Financing renovation project: mapping roles and responsibilities".
In cooperation with the Swedish Institute, we have already established a strong network of experts in the field of energy efficiency by successfully establishing a Baltic Leadership Programme on Energy Efficiency.
With the new series of discussions, we aim to discuss associated funding structures, project implementation, execution, main obstacles, and how to overcome them. The ultimate aim is to continue building a macroregional flagship
CH2M Hill, environmental Engineering firm, highlights the Integrated Planning Approach for the Onondaga County, NY sewer utility. In reference to the proposed Integrated Planning approach to stormwater abatement in Euclid Ohio.
RS-16-154 Nolan Creek Flood Protection PlanCityofKilleen
The document discusses a Nolan Creek Flood Protection Plan grant opportunity through the Texas Water Development Board. The plan would coordinate additional monitoring stations along Nolan Creek and its tributaries, develop early warning software, and update flood hazard maps. It would position entities in the watershed to apply for other grants to fund flood mitigation projects that could increase storage capacity and water quality. The plan has regional support from Bell County WCID #6, Belton, Brazos River Authority, Harker Heights, Nolanville, and Killeen. The total cost is $462,038 with the City of Killeen's identified portion being $146,599, requiring $54,227.67 in cash and $92
CH2M Hill, environmental Engineering firm, presents "Value of an Integrated Planning Approach for Euclid." For the City of Euclid sewer utility, an Integrated Planning approach can address EPA stormwater issues with economic, environmental, and social benefits.
Overview on framework and issues related to prioritising peatland restoration...Aberdeen CES
This document outlines the development of a framework to prioritize peatland restoration and conservation activities across the UK. It discusses key considerations like scenario selection, timeframes, costs and benefits, and uncertainty. Spatially explicit data on restoration impacts and costs are needed. While restoration benefits biodiversity, valuing these impacts is difficult. The framework aims to inform decisions by evaluating restoration outcomes and costs over various time periods and under uncertainty. Developing this complex framework presents challenges in obtaining sufficient data and balancing analytical demands with practical usefulness.
This document summarizes a study on the cost-effectiveness of various stormwater management practices for reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and total suspended solids in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The study found that pet waste programs, sewer repair, and illicit discharge detection were among the most cost-effective practices for nitrogen and phosphorus reduction. Urban stream restoration and dry pond retrofitting were among the most cost-effective for reducing total suspended solids. Applying the study's findings to the City of Richmond, scenarios that incorporated more approved practices and city constraints had significantly lower estimated costs for meeting pollution reduction targets.
An off-site BMP implementation program is being developed in the Little Arkansas River Watershed to provide a more cost-effective approach to meeting water quality requirements for development. The program would allow developers to pay an annual fee per acre of development that would fund agricultural BMPs implemented off-site through the SWAB. Analysis shows the off-site program would be more economical than traditional on-site stormwater controls. A framework has been established including sediment credit ratios, allowable off-site BMPs, and a sediment credit payment rate methodology. Support for the program exists and next steps include amending ordinances and contracting with an administrator.
This document discusses the need for stronger regional cooperation on natural resource management and climate action in Central Asia. It notes that climate change threatens water and food security through reduced glaciers and increased flooding. The document proposes a new project to mainstream principles of coordinated energy, water and land use ("nexus" approach) through developing plans, analysis, financing mechanisms and policy dialogues. Key activities proposed for the new project include mainstreaming nexus principles, expanding the evidence base on benefits, enhancing access to finance and designing financing mechanisms to promote nexus investments.
Grand Canyon Trust - Opportunity for Transitionen3pro
The document discusses the Navajo Generating Station coal plant and the need to transition to cleaner energy alternatives to reduce air and water pollution impacts. It analyzes the costs of installing pollution controls at the plant and the potential increases to utility rates. The document also outlines uncertainties around the plant's coal supply and water rights and makes suggestions for a transition plan led by the Department of Interior.
The document discusses the unique challenges facing the District of Columbia in implementing the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements due to its small size and entirely urban environment. D.C.'s nutrient loading comes from three main sources - Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant, combined sewer overflows, and municipal separate storm sewer systems - which are all regulated. Significant investments totaling billions of dollars are needed at Blue Plains, to address combined sewer overflows, and to implement D.C.'s MS4 permit in order to achieve the required reductions in nutrient loadings.
Net Zero has become one of the buzz phrases in sustainability. Rating systems like Living Building Challenge require net zero energy, water and waste to achieve certification. This overview will help you understand what being net zero means in these three areas.
The document discusses opportunities for decarbonizing India's transport sector to meet its climate commitments. It outlines that road transport accounts for most emissions, while rail presents opportunities for increasing low-carbon mobility. Integrating more renewables into rail through large-scale solar and rooftop projects could help reduce costs and meet climate targets. Water management is also essential given rail's large water needs, with potential for conservation and wastewater reuse. Overall, the document argues for more sustainable, integrated solutions that balance development and affordability concerns while lowering emissions.
Presentation on 3/2/11 by Gene Clark of the WI Sea Grant Program about recent issues and work conducted by the Dredging Subcommittee of the Duluth-Superior Harbor Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC).
FACED WITH CLIMATE change and environmental degradation many cities are turning to Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) solutions to enhance climate resilience as well as restore the health of ecosystems.
The document summarizes the state of water and wastewater infrastructure in Miami-Dade County. It outlines that the county has aging infrastructure in need of improvements, including 3 water treatment plants, 100 wells, nearly 8,000 miles of pipes, and 3 wastewater treatment plants. A 2012 report identified $1.1 billion in critical projects needed. Regulatory requirements from the EPA and state legislation adding further needs. The county's capital plan for FY 2013-2019 outlines $12.6 billion for water and wastewater projects to address deficiencies and meet regulatory mandates. Major drivers are aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and an EPA consent decree.
This document summarizes SJRA's Groundwater Reduction Plan program in Montgomery County. It discusses that Montgomery County faced a water supply problem due to groundwater regulations. SJRA proposed a conjunctive use solution pumping surface water from Lake Conroe, which 85 local entities agreed to. Phase 1 of the program included a 30 mgd water treatment plant, 52 mile transmission system, and modifications to deliver surface water to six participants and reduce groundwater use. The $490 million project is the largest civil works project in the county. It highlights construction communication strategies, customer review committees, transparency reporting, and using competitive proposals to engage local vendors for the project.
Urbanization influences carbon stocks and emissions in several ways:
- Conversion of land for urban development results in loss of carbon from vegetation and soils.
- Fossil fuel combustion for energy and transportation in cities produces carbon emissions.
- Different urban landscape patterns, such as density and mix of land uses, impact transportation choices and energy usage, which influences carbon emissions.
- Urban vegetation and green infrastructure can offset some carbon emissions through carbon storage, but the overall impact depends on the urban context and growth patterns.
- More integrated research is needed to understand how combinations of urban patterns affect net carbon fluxes and stocks over time at local, regional and global scales.
This document provides details about a final project analyzing the potential reduction of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the Gowanus Canal watershed in Brooklyn through the installation of green infrastructure. It discusses how green infrastructure like bioswales, rain gardens, and green roofs can help capture stormwater runoff and reduce CSO events. The document analyzes the impact of incremental increases in green roof coverage on a city block, finding that a 25% increase would capture the first inch of rainfall and a 35% increase would reduce peak discharge by 5.86%, though the cost may not justify the benefits.
The document discusses the US Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District's project management process. It provides background on the district's history and mission to serve the Chicago metropolitan area. It then describes the district's business lines including navigation, flood risk management, and environmental projects. The document outlines the district's project management lifecycle including initiation, planning, approval, execution, and closeout. It provides examples of ongoing projects like the Indiana Harbor confined disposal facility and flood risk management projects on the Little Calumet River.
The Sustainability Dashboard: A tale of two citiesNLandUSA
The document compares the sustainability efforts of two urban development projects: Treasure Island in San Francisco and IJburg in Amsterdam. It describes how each project established criteria or "dashboards" to evaluate the sustainability of designs. The Treasure Island dashboard included levels to measure energy integration and renewable energy goals. The IJburg dashboard assessed strategies and achievements in areas like energy, water, ecology, and established new goals and partnerships for IJburg II. The document aims to share best practices between the two cities.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Hasan Ikhrata, the Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), at the Southern California Water Summit on planning for more sustainable communities. SCAG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region and is responsible for developing the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets. The 2012 RTP/SCS exceeded requirements by focusing growth within existing communities and allocating funding to alternative transportation. The 2016 RTP/SCS aims to further compact development and conservation, green infrastructure, open space planning, and support local innovations to implement the SCS.
Björn Bergstrand, Kommuninvest Head of Sustainability
Ministry of Economics of Latvia, as EU SBSR Policy Area ‘Energy’ coordinator, is organizing a series of online discussions on the topic "Financing renovation project: mapping roles and responsibilities".
In cooperation with the Swedish Institute, we have already established a strong network of experts in the field of energy efficiency by successfully establishing a Baltic Leadership Programme on Energy Efficiency.
With the new series of discussions, we aim to discuss associated funding structures, project implementation, execution, main obstacles, and how to overcome them. The ultimate aim is to continue building a macroregional flagship
CH2M Hill, environmental Engineering firm, highlights the Integrated Planning Approach for the Onondaga County, NY sewer utility. In reference to the proposed Integrated Planning approach to stormwater abatement in Euclid Ohio.
RS-16-154 Nolan Creek Flood Protection PlanCityofKilleen
The document discusses a Nolan Creek Flood Protection Plan grant opportunity through the Texas Water Development Board. The plan would coordinate additional monitoring stations along Nolan Creek and its tributaries, develop early warning software, and update flood hazard maps. It would position entities in the watershed to apply for other grants to fund flood mitigation projects that could increase storage capacity and water quality. The plan has regional support from Bell County WCID #6, Belton, Brazos River Authority, Harker Heights, Nolanville, and Killeen. The total cost is $462,038 with the City of Killeen's identified portion being $146,599, requiring $54,227.67 in cash and $92
CH2M Hill, environmental Engineering firm, presents "Value of an Integrated Planning Approach for Euclid." For the City of Euclid sewer utility, an Integrated Planning approach can address EPA stormwater issues with economic, environmental, and social benefits.
Overview on framework and issues related to prioritising peatland restoration...Aberdeen CES
This document outlines the development of a framework to prioritize peatland restoration and conservation activities across the UK. It discusses key considerations like scenario selection, timeframes, costs and benefits, and uncertainty. Spatially explicit data on restoration impacts and costs are needed. While restoration benefits biodiversity, valuing these impacts is difficult. The framework aims to inform decisions by evaluating restoration outcomes and costs over various time periods and under uncertainty. Developing this complex framework presents challenges in obtaining sufficient data and balancing analytical demands with practical usefulness.
This document summarizes a study on the cost-effectiveness of various stormwater management practices for reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and total suspended solids in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The study found that pet waste programs, sewer repair, and illicit discharge detection were among the most cost-effective practices for nitrogen and phosphorus reduction. Urban stream restoration and dry pond retrofitting were among the most cost-effective for reducing total suspended solids. Applying the study's findings to the City of Richmond, scenarios that incorporated more approved practices and city constraints had significantly lower estimated costs for meeting pollution reduction targets.
An off-site BMP implementation program is being developed in the Little Arkansas River Watershed to provide a more cost-effective approach to meeting water quality requirements for development. The program would allow developers to pay an annual fee per acre of development that would fund agricultural BMPs implemented off-site through the SWAB. Analysis shows the off-site program would be more economical than traditional on-site stormwater controls. A framework has been established including sediment credit ratios, allowable off-site BMPs, and a sediment credit payment rate methodology. Support for the program exists and next steps include amending ordinances and contracting with an administrator.
This document discusses the need for stronger regional cooperation on natural resource management and climate action in Central Asia. It notes that climate change threatens water and food security through reduced glaciers and increased flooding. The document proposes a new project to mainstream principles of coordinated energy, water and land use ("nexus" approach) through developing plans, analysis, financing mechanisms and policy dialogues. Key activities proposed for the new project include mainstreaming nexus principles, expanding the evidence base on benefits, enhancing access to finance and designing financing mechanisms to promote nexus investments.
Grand Canyon Trust - Opportunity for Transitionen3pro
The document discusses the Navajo Generating Station coal plant and the need to transition to cleaner energy alternatives to reduce air and water pollution impacts. It analyzes the costs of installing pollution controls at the plant and the potential increases to utility rates. The document also outlines uncertainties around the plant's coal supply and water rights and makes suggestions for a transition plan led by the Department of Interior.
The document discusses the unique challenges facing the District of Columbia in implementing the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements due to its small size and entirely urban environment. D.C.'s nutrient loading comes from three main sources - Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant, combined sewer overflows, and municipal separate storm sewer systems - which are all regulated. Significant investments totaling billions of dollars are needed at Blue Plains, to address combined sewer overflows, and to implement D.C.'s MS4 permit in order to achieve the required reductions in nutrient loadings.
Net Zero has become one of the buzz phrases in sustainability. Rating systems like Living Building Challenge require net zero energy, water and waste to achieve certification. This overview will help you understand what being net zero means in these three areas.
The document discusses opportunities for decarbonizing India's transport sector to meet its climate commitments. It outlines that road transport accounts for most emissions, while rail presents opportunities for increasing low-carbon mobility. Integrating more renewables into rail through large-scale solar and rooftop projects could help reduce costs and meet climate targets. Water management is also essential given rail's large water needs, with potential for conservation and wastewater reuse. Overall, the document argues for more sustainable, integrated solutions that balance development and affordability concerns while lowering emissions.
Presentation on 3/2/11 by Gene Clark of the WI Sea Grant Program about recent issues and work conducted by the Dredging Subcommittee of the Duluth-Superior Harbor Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC).
FACED WITH CLIMATE change and environmental degradation many cities are turning to Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) solutions to enhance climate resilience as well as restore the health of ecosystems.
The document summarizes the state of water and wastewater infrastructure in Miami-Dade County. It outlines that the county has aging infrastructure in need of improvements, including 3 water treatment plants, 100 wells, nearly 8,000 miles of pipes, and 3 wastewater treatment plants. A 2012 report identified $1.1 billion in critical projects needed. Regulatory requirements from the EPA and state legislation adding further needs. The county's capital plan for FY 2013-2019 outlines $12.6 billion for water and wastewater projects to address deficiencies and meet regulatory mandates. Major drivers are aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and an EPA consent decree.
This document summarizes SJRA's Groundwater Reduction Plan program in Montgomery County. It discusses that Montgomery County faced a water supply problem due to groundwater regulations. SJRA proposed a conjunctive use solution pumping surface water from Lake Conroe, which 85 local entities agreed to. Phase 1 of the program included a 30 mgd water treatment plant, 52 mile transmission system, and modifications to deliver surface water to six participants and reduce groundwater use. The $490 million project is the largest civil works project in the county. It highlights construction communication strategies, customer review committees, transparency reporting, and using competitive proposals to engage local vendors for the project.
Urbanization influences carbon stocks and emissions in several ways:
- Conversion of land for urban development results in loss of carbon from vegetation and soils.
- Fossil fuel combustion for energy and transportation in cities produces carbon emissions.
- Different urban landscape patterns, such as density and mix of land uses, impact transportation choices and energy usage, which influences carbon emissions.
- Urban vegetation and green infrastructure can offset some carbon emissions through carbon storage, but the overall impact depends on the urban context and growth patterns.
- More integrated research is needed to understand how combinations of urban patterns affect net carbon fluxes and stocks over time at local, regional and global scales.
This document provides details about a final project analyzing the potential reduction of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the Gowanus Canal watershed in Brooklyn through the installation of green infrastructure. It discusses how green infrastructure like bioswales, rain gardens, and green roofs can help capture stormwater runoff and reduce CSO events. The document analyzes the impact of incremental increases in green roof coverage on a city block, finding that a 25% increase would capture the first inch of rainfall and a 35% increase would reduce peak discharge by 5.86%, though the cost may not justify the benefits.
The document discusses the US Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District's project management process. It provides background on the district's history and mission to serve the Chicago metropolitan area. It then describes the district's business lines including navigation, flood risk management, and environmental projects. The document outlines the district's project management lifecycle including initiation, planning, approval, execution, and closeout. It provides examples of ongoing projects like the Indiana Harbor confined disposal facility and flood risk management projects on the Little Calumet River.
Final 12 01 community mtg phase ii presentationSCVTA
This is the presentation shared at VTA's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Dec 1, 2014 community meeting at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. One minor typo was corrected on slide 15 (2010 environmental clearance was for 10 miles, not 16 as stated in previous version).
The document provides details about an upcoming public information meeting for the Downeast Wind project. The meeting agenda includes:
- Welcome and introduction
- Project overview and development details from Paul Williamson
- Presentation on sound and shadow flicker from Marcel Mibus
- Presentation on project visibility from scenic resources by Amy Segal
- Environmental and wildlife presentation by Goni Iskali
- Safety presentation by John Boyle
- Audience question and answer session
- Closing
The meeting will provide information and allow public input on the proposed Downeast Wind farm project in Maine.
ICLR Friday Forum: Reducing flood risk in Toronto (February 2016)glennmcgillivray
ICLR held a Friday Forum workshop February 19, 2016 entitled 'Reducing flood risk in Toronto', led by David Kellershohn with Toronto Water. Urban flooding continues to drive significant losses for homeowners, municipalities and insurers across Canada. Toronto has been affected by significant urban flood events in 2000, 2005 and 2013. This presentation focused on basement flood protection work underway in Toronto.
David Kellershohn, as the Manager of Stormwater Management for the City of Toronto, is responsible for implementing the City's Wet Weather Flow Master Plan. This program includes the City's Basement Flooding Protection Program and the Coordinated Watercourse Erosion Management program. Ten year capital budget plans for these efforts exceed $1.6 billion over the next ten years.
Prior to joining the City of Toronto in 2009, David worked in the land development consulting industry for 12 years where he designed drainage systems for projects ranging from large subdivisions and large downtown condominium buildings through to small individual site designs.
David has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from McMaster University, where he studied the water quality of Hamilton Harbour.
The document outlines an agenda for discussing turbine siting and modeling for the Downeast Wind project. It includes discussing setbacks when creating the turbine layout, meteorological siting considerations, an overview of sound measurements using decibels, and shadow flicker effects. The layout process considers physical, environmental, and regulatory setback requirements within the project area. Meteorological data is also an important factor for optimal turbine placement.
The document summarizes the City of Toledo's Long Term Control Plan to address requirements in its Consent Decree with the EPA and OEPA to improve wastewater treatment and control combined sewer overflows. The recommended plan includes 26 projects to reduce overflows from 32 to 23 locations, decrease discharge frequency from 33 to 4 times per year, and cut discharge volumes and pollutant levels by over 80%. It will cost over $250 million and includes storage basins, tunnels, sewer separation, and other controls to be implemented between 2006-2016. Public input helped develop the plan, which must still be approved by the EPA.
USCID conference in San Diego May 17-20, 2016_GrD Salton Sea update presentat...Graeme Donaldson
This document summarizes updates on Salton Sea restoration programs and projects presented at a USCID conference. It describes the status of legislative actions and state agencies involved in restoration efforts. Near-term habitat and pilot projects being implemented by IID and state agencies are outlined, including Red Hill Bay, Species Conservation Habitat, and a marine habitat pilot project. IID's Salton Sea Backbone Infrastructure Project is introduced, which aims to develop infrastructure to manage drainage water for restoration uses over time. Salinity increases in the shrinking sea pose risks to public health from dust emissions if restoration is not accelerated.
The document summarizes a public information event for updating the Waterfront Sanitary Servicing Master Plan. It presents four alternative solutions to service growth along Toronto's waterfront to 2041 and evaluates them. Alternative 1 (Central 1 + Port Lands) has the highest overall score as it has a high technical score and the lowest capital, operation, and lifecycle costs. Alternative 4 (Interceptor Tunnel) has the highest technical score but also the highest costs.
The document discusses a planning session focused on storm water runoff and parking in Philadelphia. It includes presentations from various organizations:
- The Green Parking Council discussed creating a new rating system to transform the parking industry and address sustainability.
- NRDC discussed Philadelphia's new stormwater fee structure based on impervious surface area and how it could incentivize private investment in green infrastructure retrofits to earn fee credits.
- AECOM discussed developing a decision support tool to help prioritize green infrastructure projects in Philadelphia based on factors like flooding risk, water quality, and watershed health. The tool uses GIS data and user-defined weighting.
NJFuture Redevelopment Forum 13 Infrastructure TregoningNew Jersey Future
This document summarizes a presentation on making cities globally competitive. It discusses attributes like distinctive neighborhoods, multiple transportation options including transit, and walkable urban areas. Examples from Washington D.C. are provided like development plans and transit systems. The presentation also covers making cities green and sustainable through practices like LEED certification and supporting shared social and economic prosperity. Overall the presentation advocates for investments in infrastructure, transit, parks and sustainability to make cities more livable and competitive on a global scale.
A presentation about protecting clean water during construction projects. Presented by Robert Roseen of Geosyntec Consulting during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2014 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
Water Overflow Solutions for the City of MilwaukeeGoetschh
This document provides an evaluation of Alternative A, which would mandate downspout disconnection within Milwaukee city limits and implement income-based stormwater management fees. Key points:
- Property owners with incomes at or below the poverty level would get free disconnections, while higher-income owners would pay $10-80 over 4 years to disconnect their own downspouts.
- All property owners would pay an annual stormwater management fee of $1.50-6 depending on income to fund the program.
- The city costs to provide supplies and pay a crew to disconnect downspouts for low-income residents would be up to $2.77 million over 4 years, funded by the annual fees.
Cities like Philadelphia are implementing initiatives to address environmental issues and promote more sustainable development. Greenworks Philadelphia is a six-year plan that aims to increase tree coverage to 30% and improve air quality. Green infrastructure can help achieve these goals while also reducing stormwater runoff. Government policies and regulations influence the construction of green infrastructure projects. Regulations under the Clean Water Act require stormwater management practices. Financial incentives, public education on stormwater issues, and pilot projects can further encourage green infrastructure development.
This document profiles green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) case studies from Metro Vancouver and Victoria, BC. It begins with an introduction to GSI and its benefits over traditional "grey" stormwater infrastructure. The document then describes two case studies of GSI implementation in streetscapes: a bioswale along a highway in Coquitlam that improved water quality, and a network of rain gardens in North Vancouver that captured stormwater and enhanced public spaces. It concludes by discussing GSI opportunities in residential communities as the population grows.
Showcasing Successful Green Stormwater Infrastructure - Lessons from Implemen...Amy Greenwood
A case study report highlighting lessons learned and success factors in planning, construction and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure in Vancouver and Victoria, BC. Learn more at http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/Green_Stormwater_Infrastructure.html and www.salmonsafe.ca
Clean Air Partnership Green Infrastructure CAC Meeting - Don Mills Channel Fl...Robert Muir
Presentation on the application of Cost Benefit Analysis to water resources engineering projects, including for municipal flood control as part of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment infrastructure projects and city-wide programs. Evaluation of green infrastructure (Low Impact Development (LID)) capital costs and grey infrastructure costs.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
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NYC Water Quality Improvement Program
Data from Harbor Survey Program.
1985
Fecal Coliform Bacteria: < 100 cfu/100 mL 100 – 200 201 – 2,000 >2,000
2015
$10B investment since the early 2000s has yielded the highest water quality observed
in the NYC Harbor in recent history
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GI Program Stats
• Over 3,800 GI assets built, mostly bioswales, managing over 400 impervious
acres
• Spent over $250 million towards the program in capital funding
• Over $900 million in capital budgeted through Fiscal Year 2025
Impervious Area CSO Reduction
Total
Impervious
Area (Ac)
Managed Area
(Ac)
% Imp. Area
Managed
Volume
Reduction
(MG/yr)
% Reduction
78,749 1,182 1.5% 507 2.4%
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Looking Ahead: Program Shifts
1. Moving out of the streets and scaling up public and private properties
2. Developing new tools to overcome siting and design challenges
3. Considering long-term operations and maintenance costs
4. Diving into costs fluctuations and variability
5. Determining what is “cost-effective”
6. Aligning CSO and MS4 Program
Before After
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Looking Ahead: The Green/Grey Balance
• ~30 Billion Gallons of CSO/Year
• NYC is required to complete 11 waterbody LTCPs, and one city-
wide LTCP
• Current obligated to spend an additional $3.3 Billion in grey
investments over already planned work
• Including large grey CSO storage planned in three waterbodies as
part of LTCP
• Currently, the NYC Consent Order has the CSO reductions in the
baseline, which doesn’t allow us to make decisions on a watershed
basis.
• GI costs per impervious acre managed can range from $400,000-
$900,000 depending on the various constraints we’ve
encountered.