Assessing Stream Channel Instability and Increased Threats to Public Infrastructure in Urban Stream Corridors

As a consulting engineering firm actively working in stream restoration as well as wastewater engineering, KCI has been engaged by clients with an increasing frequency to better understand the adverse effects of stream channel erosion and instability on public utilities located in riparian corridors and to identify means to track and mitigate these risks. Anecdotally, our clients have observed that channel downcutting and lateral migration have led to significant increases in the instances where critical wastewater infrastructure within the riparian corridor has become exposed at great risk for damage and the potential for sanitary sewer overages. Mr. Doll’s talk will explore some of the climate and geomorphological mechanisms that drive the noted increases in risk for critical infrastructure within riparian corridors and present strategies for utility and municipal clients to address it as essential asset management and capital improvement plan components. 

Continuing Education Credits:  This forum will provide 1 PDH (professional development hour) credit upon completion of registration and evaluations that will be sent with the final event information. Each professional must determine if the content is relevant to his/her individual practice and suitable for his/her continuing education.

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Guest Speaker: Jason Doll, Senior Scientist, KCI Associates Of North Carolina

Mr. Doll now has more than 30 years as an environmental scientist and project manager specializing in watershed planning, water quality modeling, stormwater management, and ecological restoration.  He has particular experience in managing the design and implementation of stream stabilization and restoration projects in urban and suburban landscapes, and in the identification and development of grant funding to support such projects.