.png)
Follow us!
Emerging Stormwater Technologies In Rhode Island: StormFilter
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 StormFilter. 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.
A representative from Contech Engineered Solutions will go over what the StormFilter is, how it works, and how to determine what size device is needed; along with other design limitations, best practices, maintenance considerations, and more. RIDEM staff will also provide a description of their process for certifying new proprietary stormwater treatment devices.
Video Recording:
A recording of the Webinar will be available here after the event
How the Storm Filter Works
Presenters
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.
Christopher Dill, P.E.
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.
Nathan Marles,
Chief Operating Officer
Low Impact Development Technologies LLC
Nathan Marles is the Chief Operating Officer of Low Impact Development Technologies, LLC, a Maine-based company providing stormwater management, compliance, inspection, maintenance, and low-impact development solutions. In this role, Nathan helps oversee operations across the company’s divisions, including Porous Technologies, LLC, which specializes in modular precast porous concrete products such as Stormcrete® slabs, and Stormwater Compliance, LLC, a nationally recognized stormwater consulting, inspection, and maintenance firm. With more than a decade of experience supporting daily operations, project coordination, compliance, logistics, sales, purchasing, and data management, Nathan brings practical expertise in helping clients, engineers, and municipalities implement effective stormwater solutions.