Meetings
TopGolf Baltimore - Design and Construction Presentation & Networking
Date: Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023
Location: TopGolf Baltimore
Start Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Speaker/Topic: Chris Krupinski, P.E. - How TopGolf Baltimore was made, including design and construction
PDH(s): 1.0
Available Slots: 35
Cut-off Date: Friday, Feb 17, 2023
Includes: Parking, Snacks, Light dinner, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Presentation, Networking, 2 hrs Golfing (~20 minutes per participant) & prizes!
Sponsorship Availability: $250 - Program mention + 2 Tickets (3 available)
MDTA Stormwater Program Highlights
Date: Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022
Location: Remote
Start Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Speakers: Peter Mettejat, Tigstu Belay, Prakash Kanal, & Joyce Rebar
January Meeting
Who:
Peter Mettejat, Environmental Manager (top left)
Tigstu Belay, Stormwater Permit Lead (top right)
Prakash Kanal, Stormwater Remedial Lead (bottom left)
Joyce Rebar, Stormwater Compliance Lead (bottom right)
What:
John Englander is an oceanographer, multi-book author, and international speaker on climate change and Sea Level Rise (SLR). Located in Boca Raton, FL, John frequently travels for both science and business.
Multiple expeditions to Greenland and Antarctica have showed John, first hand, the devastating effects of melting ice on land reaching the sea. These expeditions, coupled with his broad science background in both oceanography and geology give him a unique perspective on planet ecology.
And the grave dangers we face from climate change, severe weather events, and unstoppable sea level rise.
When:
6 May, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Presentation
12:50 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
- Free
May Meeting
Who:
John Englander, Oceanographer & Climate Change Expert
What:
John Englander is an oceanographer, multi-book author, and international speaker on climate change and Sea Level Rise (SLR). Located in Boca Raton, FL, John frequently travels for both science and business.
Multiple expeditions to Greenland and Antarctica have showed John, first hand, the devastating effects of melting ice on land reaching the sea. These expeditions, coupled with his broad science background in both oceanography and geology give him a unique perspective on planet ecology.
And the grave dangers we face from climate change, severe weather events, and unstoppable sea level rise.
When:
6 May, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Presentation
12:50 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
- Free
April Meeting
Who:
Dave Guignet of MDE
What:
Dave will discuss the data development and handling behind the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) production in Maryland, and the data download tool available for floodplain models currently available in 18 counties in Maryland; and give an update on the 5 counties in production that will complete all the DFIRM mapping projects underway in Maryland.
Dave will also briefly discuss the Coast Smart - Climate Ready Action Boundary (CS-CRAB), a 100-year plus 3 feet floodplain GIS layer available in Maryland's Coastal Areas.
State Agencies and communities requesting State funding within the CRAB limits must now follow this higher standard in this area to promote resilience.
One highlight of the CRAB application is a demo of the Statewide Digital Elevation Models (DEM's) and a profile viewer.
The websites used in this discussions will be https//mdfloodmaps.net and https://mdfloodmaps.net/CRAB
When:
21 April, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Presentation
12:50 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
-$10
January Meeting
Who:
Stuart S. Schwartz - Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE)
What:
Consideration for hydrologic characteristics of urban soils can aid in the orthodox SWM focus on impervious runoff & urbanization.
This presentation describes a family of practices described as "Suburban Subsoiling" - which restore SWM services in disturbed/compacted soil
Strong potential to transform the built environment by cultivating sustainable stormwater services
When:
20 January, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Presentation
12:50 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
-$10
November Meeting
Who:
Alice Volpitta - Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper, Blue Water Baltimore
What:
Blue Water Baltimore works in watersheds across Baltimore County and Baltimore City, 194 sq. mi. & 454 mi. of stream, effecting >1 million residents. Threats to the quality of the water come from sewage, polluted storm runoff, toxic pollution, & general trash/litter.
Discuss the latest problems and related solutions facing Baltimore's water quality, including modern sampling & testing methods
Discover trends in public water health and contemporary maintenance.
Find out how you can help facilitate a healthy & productive harbor as a local.
When:
24 November, 2020
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Presentation
12:50 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
-$10
October Meeting
Who:
Mike Johnson, P.E. - Principal Engineer & AVP, Hillis-Carnes Associates, Inc.
Julia Rice, P.S. - Senior Project Manager, Hillis-Carnes Associates, Inc.
What:
Presenters from Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates will discuss their experiences with soil boring requests for water resources projects from the perspective of Geotechnical Engineers and Surveyors.
The presentation will include:
Soil boring basics
Drilling and Sampling
Boring Log Highlights
Groundwater & Use of Borings to Evaluate Sites for Future Ponds (analysis and rehabilitation of older & farm ponds)
Stream Restoration Projects.
Find Out:
How boring locations are staked in the field
Why they get moved sometimes
What information design engineers should include with boring requests to minimize hold-ups with the field layout of borings
When:
21 October, 2020
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Presentation
12:50 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
-$10
September Meeting
Who:
Matthew Keenan, P.E. - Chief, Plan Review Division, MDOT SHA -
What:
A discussion on the most common issues that prevent Stormwater Management & Erosion and Sediment Control Plan approval at the MDOT SHA Plan Review Division & Potential solutions to these issues.
The topics covered will include:
BMP Selection and Sizing
NRCS-MD Small Pond Code 378 Compliance
Sequences of Construction
& Others
In addition to his presentation, Matt is hoping to facilitate a collaborative discussion, so please bring your questions and experiences to share!
When:
23 September, 2020
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Presentation
12:45 - 1:00 - Collaborative Discussion
Where:
Remote!
Cost:
-$10
COMING SOON
What:
Lecture on Baltimore City's water quality from Blue Water Baltimore Director, & Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper, Alice Volpitta
Specializing in water quality monitoring, data management, & enforcement
Experienced hundreds of hours patrolling and surveying Charm City’s streams, rivers, and harbor
Previously worked with Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) as a natural resources biologist before joining Blue Water Baltimore
Tour Blue Water Baltimore's Water Quality Lab
Pizza & salad dinner (+ beer, wine, soda,and water included)
Post-meeting networking session @ R-House (3-min walk!)
Seating is limited (25 MAX) so reserve your space now!
When:
25 March, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Reception / Buffet
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Presentation / Tour
8:30 p.m. - N/A - Networking Session
Where:
Blue Water Baltimore - Remington, Baltimore
12631 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 - use the red door on the left
Cost:
-$25
July-Joint Meeting with SEI
What:
Redi-Rock Plant Tour
One integrated system with many solutions that features the use of giant concrete blocks (1,500 - 4,900 lb/block) to create taller gravity and sea walls with multiple batter options.
Offer stronger connection strength with our Positive Connection / MSE walls up to 60 feet and beyond (18+ meters tall).
Provide many engineered solutions that integrate within a single wall system: including anchoring, barriers, cantilevered CIP, combination gravity / MSE, flood wall CIP, freestanding, and revetment options.
Machine-placed system that speeds up the installation process--using a wet-cast, first purpose concrete with a minimum of 4,000 psi and a freeze-thaw rating for greater durability and a longer life span.
When:
3:30 p.m. - 4:30pm - 24, July 2019
Where:
Suscon Products / Redi-Rock Plant
42 Fort Hoyle Road, Magnolia, MD 21101
May Meeting
What:
Dr. Davis will present recent research and lead a discussion around emerging & cutting edge sustainable practices and methods for bioretention.
Who:
Dr. Allen P. Davis, Ph.D, P.E. - Professor - Charles A. Irish Sr. Chair in Civil Engineering
Dr. Davis' interests are in aquatic and interfacial environmental chemistry and physicochemical treatment processes
Recently, his primary research focus has been on urban stormwater quality. This includes characterization of stormwater quality and developing treatment technologies
The Davis Research Group has intensively examined bioretention for water quality improvement. Other related research areas include examination of water quality improvement employing other stormwater control measures and the development of media for targeting removal of specific pollutants
When:
6:00 p.m. 16, May 2019
Where:
Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant - 8201 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Cost:
ASCE member-$20
EWRI member-$20
non-member-$25
student-$0
