GIS for Streamlining Stormwater Management
Leveraging GIS for Green Infrastructure and
Reclaimed Water Management
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
GIS can be applied to green infrastructure inspections and reclaimed water data management, emphasizing these systems' roles in promoting environmental stewardship and efficient resource management. Attend this session to learn how GIS enhances stormwater management.
OVERVIEW
In an era where environmental sustainability and resource management are paramount, this webinar presents a forward-thinking approach to stormwater management through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Aimed at empowering local government officials and environmental professionals, the webinar delves into the intricacies of utilizing GIS for managing green infrastructure and reclaimed water assets.
The session is designed to illuminate the ways in which GIS technology can revolutionize the monitoring, maintenance, and management of green infrastructure, which is essential for effective stormwater management in urban settings. Participants will explore how GIS aids in the systematic inspection of green infrastructure, ensuring its optimal functionality and addressing the unique challenges posed by both public and private land management.
Additionally, the webinar addresses the pivotal role of GIS in reclaimed water data management. It showcases how GIS can streamline the process of mapping reclaimed water assets, fostering enhanced collaboration between field and office staff, and ensuring data accuracy and accessibility. This comprehensive overview is tailored to provide participants with a robust understanding of the potential of GIS in enhancing environmental stewardship, promoting efficient resource management, and facilitating compliance with environmental regulations. The insights offered in this webinar are geared towards fostering a more sustainable and well-managed urban environment.​
GISP Points
This event may qualify for GIS Certification Institute continuing education credits.
To submit for GISP Points, visit www.gisci.org to self-submit the event curriculum for approval
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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City Planners
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Environmental Managers
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Public Works Directors
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GIS Analysts
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Urban Planners
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Stormwater Program Coordinators
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Water Resources Managers
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Sustainability Officers
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Civil Engineers (specializing in water resources or
urban development) -
Landscape Architects
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Environmental Scientists
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Municipal Engineers
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Data Analysts (with a focus on environmental data)
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Infrastructure Project Managers
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Policy Advisors (related to environmental and urban planning)
Key takeaways include:
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Comprehensive understanding of the role of GIS in managing green infrastructure and reclaimed water.
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Insights into the latest GIS technologies and their applications in environmental management.
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Lessons from real-world case studies on successful GIS implementation.
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Strategies for overcoming local challenges using GIS solutions.
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Networking opportunities with experts and peers in environmental management and urban planning.
AGENDA
14 May 2024
10:00am - 11:30am
All times in US Denver Mountain time
10:45am
Pairing Hydraulic Modeling & GIS to Gain Insights and Mitigate Risks in Stormwater Systems
Simon Newton, Product Success Engineer - Water, Bentley Systems
Learn how and why hydraulic modeling is an essential tool for designing new and upgrading or rehabilitating existing stormwater systems. Don’t let rain events cause havoc in your piping system. Use hydraulic modeling for greater insights to understand how the rain is getting into your system, how big and deep pipes need to be and to simulate and validate that your system can handle storm events. While GIS is great for mapping the existing system, it is necessary to pair GIS with hydraulic analysis for proper understand and better decision making.
10:55am
Ecopia Solutions for Streamlining Stormwater Management
Justin Proctor, Associate - Public Sector, Ecopia
Learn how AI-based mapping enables stormwater professionals to create and maintain impervious surface and land cover databases efficiently and cost-effectively without sacrificing accuracy. Justin will also show real-world examples of how municipalities across North America are leveraging AI-based geospatial data to enhance stormwater utility fee equity, improve and maintain critical infrastructure, and increase climate resilience.
11:05am
Panel Discussion / Audience Q&A
Moderator:
Panelists:
Brandi Rank, Senior Product Engineer, Esri
Gary Hoaglund, GIS Manager, Coleman Engineering Company/Colligo GIS
Noah Golinko, Geospatial Enablement Specialist, Bad Elf
Simon Newton, Product Success Engineer - Water, Bentley Systems
Justin Proctor, Associate - Public Sector, Ecopia
A panel discussion of the issues and available GIS strategies for SGIS for Streamlining Stormwater Management, with live audience question-and-answers.
Conference Format
Hosted on an exciting and interactive virtual event platform, this event series features a virtual auditorium, plus audience interaction via Q&A and Polls.
SPEAKERS
Parker Hinson, GISP
​GIS Lead | Enterprise Application Services, Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS), Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
Parker Hinson is the GIS Lead - Office of Technology and Information Services for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. His office is a robust Enterprise GIS providing oversight and guidance of FDEP’s geospatial databases, systems infrastructure, web mapping applications, and open data portal. The OTIS-GIS Enterprise Application Services team manages a user base of over 600 Statewide FDEP staff and other public and private stakeholders, alongside its immense geospatial library of over 1,000 unique layers plus imagery. Prior to FDEP, Parker was GIS Manager with Florida Department of Health, where he used GIS for Zika Analysis and Tobacco Free initiatives. He spent 10 years as a researcher at University of Florida, where he received a BS in Health Education, a Master of Public Health and PhD in Public Health.
Noah Golinko
Geospatial Enablement Specialist, Bad Elf
Noah Golinko is a Geospatial Enablement Specialist with Bad Elf. A recent graduate with a Master's degree in Geographic Information Science from Arizona State University, his academic journey was complemented by internships at the City of Tempe and Bad Elf, where he gained valuable insights into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the intricacies of State and Local Governments. Transitioning to a full-time role at Bad Elf, he has been at the forefront of developing GIS solutions that bridge technology and governance, helping local authorities improve their services and make informed decisions. Noah's dedication to GIS, practical experience, and problem-solving abilities position him as a promising professional in the field, poised to drive meaningful change.
Gary Hoaglund
GIS Manager, Coleman Engineering Company/Colligo GIS
Gary Hoaglund serves as GIS Manager for Coleman Engineering Company (CEC) and Colligo GIS. Gary has dedicated the last 18 years of his 36-year career to GIS and leverages his real-world experience in construction, engineering and surveying to serve their clients. Gary previously served as the CAD manager and engineering technician for CEC and U.P. Engineers and Architects (UPEA) in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Simon Newton
Product Success Engineer - Water, Bentley Systems
Simon Newton has international consulting experience focused on water conveyance, treatment, and hydraulic modeling. Prior to joining Bentley, Simon worked for international consultants delivering projects on riverine, stormwater and inundation studies. He has a Natural Resources & Civil engineering degree from University of Canterbury, NZ. Mr. Newton is a member of the Engineering Solutions team for Bentley's OpenFlows software where he provides support to existing and prospective users to get the most out of their hydraulic and hydrologic models and analyzes.
Justin Proctor
Associate - Public Sector, Ecopia
Justin Proctor is an Associate in the Public Sector team at Ecopia AI - an international supplier of high-definition mapping products that enable high-fidelity global-scale insights. Ecopia AI uses intelligent systems that leverage ground-breaking advancements in artificial intelligence to convert high-resolution imagery of our earth into HD maps. Ecopia’s maps are currently embedded into critical decision-making applications including climate resilience, transportation engineering, insurance risk assessment, and public safety around the world. Justin studied political science and government at Western University and has been with Ecopia since March 2022.
SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS
Bad Elf GNSS receivers deliver affordable accuracy through easy-to-use hardware supported by continuously evolving firmware, apps, and cloud services. Founded in 2010, Bad Elf created the first Made for iOS external GPS accessory and now enables high performance location services for all mobile platforms.
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Our mission is to digitize the world using AI. Ecopia® provides foundational information for critical decision-making, improving the welfare of societies, efficiency of economies, and health of environments. Ecopia specializes in extracting insight from geospatial big data. Our intelligent systems leverage groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence to convert high-resolution imagery of our earth into HD vector maps, which are embedded into critical applications around the world. Since 2013, we’ve been leveraging this technology to build a digital twin of the world layer by layer. As new challenges arise and the world continues to rapidly change, Ecopia provides the foundational layers of insight required to solve the world’s most complex problems.
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Geographic Technologies Group (GTG) is committed to advancing the science of location intelligence and geospatial technology. We want to inspire, push the envelope, break through boundaries, solve problems, and introduce a new kind of decision support. We go beyond location intelligence to plan, design, build, implement, transform, and maintain. We use spatial information to empower understanding, influence the decision-making process, offer new insights, reveal new data relationships, predict events, engage and educate the community, and solve problems of the future. The ultimate outcome is a smarter, more resilient, and sustainable government. We create location intelligent organizations!
Bentley Systems is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. With over 5,000 colleagues, we generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries. Bentley’s OpenFlows is the most widely used commercial platform of water, wastewater, and stormwater hydraulic modeling software. Coupled with our digital twin solutions, you can confidently plan, analyze, design, and operate/maintain intelligent and resilient water systems of any complexity. https://www.bentley.com/en/products/brands/openflows
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Geospatial Intelligence, Open Source, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contracts. Founded in 2004, Carahsoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and employs more than 1,900 professionals dedicated to serving the Public Sector.
The World Geospatial Industry Council is an association of companies representing the entire ecosystem of geospatial industry. WGIC endeavors to enhance the role of the geospatial industry and strengthen its contribution in global economy and society. We facilitate exchange of knowledge within the geospatial industry and co-creation of larger business opportunities for the geospatial industry. We represent business interest, share perspectives of the geospatial industry and undertake policy advocacy and dialogue with public authorities, multilateral agencies and other relevant bodies.
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