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Emerging Stormwater Technologies In Rhode Island: Jellyfish Filter

Description: 

​This webinar will provide an overview of the process of selecting and designing a proprietary stormwater treatment device for permitting in Rhode Island, with a focus on the Jellyfish Filter.  Although this training is specific to RI, the information that will be presented is extremely valuable and relevant for all designers, reviewers, and municipalities interested in learning about implementing proprietary stormwater treatment devices to meet water quality goals and/or TMDL requirements on challenging sites. 

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Brian Byrnes of the Providence Parks Department will discuss the initial conceptual designs for implementing a Jellyfish Filter in Roger Williams Park for water quality improvements and as a training site for hands-on maintenance education.   A representative from Contech Engineered Solutions will go over what the Jellyfish Filter is, how it works, and how to determine what size device is needed; along with other design limitations, best practices, maintenance considerations, and more.   Additionally, Hernan Peralta, P.E. from Woodard & Curran, and Brian Giroux, P.E. of DiPrete Engineering will each provide an account of individual case studies where they designed a RIDEM project that utilized Jellyfish Filters.   RIDEM staff will also provide a description of their process for certifying new proprietary stormwater treatment devices.

Video Recording:​

Presenters

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Brian Byrnes

Deputy Superintendent

Providence Parks Department

  • Degree in Urban Planning & Resource Development – URI

  • Over 30 Years of Construction Experience

  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector

  • National Storm Water Center - Certified Stormwater Inspector

  • Started with Providence Parks in 2015

  • Project Manager for Projects in (120) Providence Parks

  • Supervisor of (130) Parks Department Personnel

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Derek Berg

Director of Stormwater Regulatory Management – East

Contech® Engineered Solutions LLC

Derek has more than 20 years of experience in technical roles specific to stormwater management including BMP monitoring, research and development, and regulatory affairs.  He is past president of the Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) and is active on numerous stormwater stakeholder committees and initiatives throughout the country.  Mr. Berg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy as well as an MBA from the University of Southern Maine. 

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Hernan Peralta, P.E.

Technical Manager

Woodard and Curran

Hernan has 15 years of civil/site engineering experience specializing in directing multidisciplinary project teams of engineers, scientists, and regulatory specialists for large-scale public works, roadway, storm drain, and utility infrastructure projects.  His project experience includes seeing projects from the conceptual planning phase through permitting, design, and construction; including Low Impact Design (LID), Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) design, storm drainage design, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure assessment and design. Hernan graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

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Christopher Dill, E.I.T.

Environmental Engineer

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Chris has worked as an Environmental Engineer in the RIDEM Stormwater Construction Permitting program since 2020.  He graduated from UMass Dartmouth with a BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering.  In addition to reviewing stormwater designs for construction projects, he is also the primary contact for the RIDEM Technical Review Committee which is responsible for approving proprietary stormwater treatment devices in Rhode Island.

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Brian Giroux, P.E.

Principal Engineer

DiPrete Engineering

Brian joined DiPrete Engineering in 2006 after gaining experience in the field as a geotechnical engineer. Formerly Director of Engineering and Design/Project Manager at DiPrete, Brian works closely with designers and engineers to find the most efficient engineering and computer aided design (CAD) solutions. Brian leads the firm’s Information Technology department, his team looks to him to set standards and create templates, and improve efficiencies, QA/QC culture and training. Brian is also the firm’s Value Stream Manager and AutoCAD Manager, keeping the engineering teams on the forefront of technology and efficiencies.

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