OSPE-FCC March Luncheon Program 

OSPE-FCC Luncheon Program

Date:  Thursday, March 7, 2024

Place:  Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in German Village

             240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206

Time:  Registration: 11:30 am

Lunch: 11:50 am

Speaker: 12:00 pm

Closing Remarks: 1:00 pm

Cost: Members: $25.00 & Non-Members: $35.00.

                                    SPE@OSU Students: $10.00

Registration: Visit www.fccospe.org. Pay by check or cash at the door.  No access to a computer, contact Steve Day, at 614-876-7525, to help with registration.

Title: “Post-Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs)”

Abstract: Best management practices (BMPs) help manage stormwater runoff, mitigate pollution in urban and developed areas, and can be used in a variety of settings ranging from natural areas, agricultural production, and commercial development. They are practices aimed at improving water quality, reducing erosion and sedimentation, and maintaining the overall hydrology of an area. BMPs have become a buzzword in recent years, but they serve a greater purpose and have a function. It is important to understand there are also different categories for classifying BMPs, types of BMPs, regulations, and future trends in the world and research areas of BMPs.

 Learning Objectives:

• BMPs help with managing stormwater runoff and mitigating pollution in urban and developed areas

• There are three general categories for post-construction BMPs

• Stormwater BMPs matter because they are:

• protecting water quality,
• preventing erosion, and
• preserving ecological balance

• Future trends for post-construction BMPs are increasing

* A changing environment will need to be accounted for in BMPs

  Presenter: Ms. Ashlee Balcerzak, MS

Biography: Ms. Balcerzak has a B.S. in Environmental Science and a M.S. in Ecological Engineering from The Ohio State University. During her studies, she completed three research projects, a first-author publication, and a TEDx-Talk. She has over three years of industry experience and five years of academic research experience. Ms. Balcerzak has expertise in the intersection between environmental science, nutrients, and ecological engineering. She is a LEED Green Associate, published author and Rosgen II certified. Her project background ranges from civil engineering design, ecological restoration, and proposal writing. She has worked with public and private sector clients and has successfully helped write over $5 million in public sector proposals.

A certificate for 1 hour of Professional Development for

attending the program will be emailed to the attendee

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