Stormwater Strategies for Virginia's Future: MS4 Program Updates and TMDL Action Planning
🌟 Dive into the Future of Sustainable Water Solutions! 🌊
Join us for an enlightening experience at the upcoming event hosted by VWEA (Virginia Water Environment Association) on April 25, 2025. Prepare to be captivated by groundbreaking insights and innovative solutions to pressing water management challenges.

We’re thrilled to announce that PondHawk by LINNE Industries will be presenting and part of the vendor showcase. Our revolutionary approach to pond management promises to transform the way we maintain our water ecosystems. Discover firsthand how PondHawk is revolutionizing sustainable water solutions!
But that’s not all! Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Thomas Fisher as he takes the stage to present on “Improving Water Quality in Ponds with PondHawk Solar-Powered Aeration”. Dr. Fisher’s expertise in limnology is unparalleled, and his presentation promises to be both informative and thought-provoking.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of water management.
We look forward to seeing you there!🙋♂️🌊
April 20, 2023 | Operation BMP:
Taking Control of Your Stormwater Maintenance
Lessons Learned Bridging Construction to O&M for Successful Functioning BMP Lifecycles
Our President and CEO, Sandra Burton, is on the VWEA Stormwater Committee that presents this event.
PondHawk & LINNE Industries will be exhibiting in the vendor showcase. We look forward to meeting you.
Visit their website to find complete details on the program, cost, the hotel block, and to register. https://bit.ly/3o1DPhu/ #Stormwater #BMP #stormwatermanagement

PROGRAM
KEYNOTE
Lori Lilly, Howard Ecoworks
Making Urban Lands, Working Lands: Green Jobs + Environmental Restoration = Social & Environmental Change
DESIGN & REGULATORY UPDATE
Evan Branosky, VDEQ
2023 Virginia Stormwater Handbook – Overview and O&M Considerations
Fernando Pasquel, Arcadis
Urban Stormwater Controls Operation & Maintenance – WEF/ASCE Manual of Practice Overview
PLANNING & INSPECTION
Steve Saari, DV Department of Energy and Environment
Building an O&M Program from the Ground Up
Erin Hawkins, City of Lynchburg
Prioritizing Condition Assessment Data to Guide Rehabilitation of Stormwater Outfalls
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Karelee Copeland Fairfax County
Fairfax County’s Operations and Maintenance Program
Jane Xu, George Mason University
Streamlining Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance Processes in a University Setting
Chris Stone, Loudoun County
Inspecting and Maintaining a Stormwater System in a Rapidly Urbanizing County
VENDOR PERSPECTIVES
Panel discussion with maintenance/inspection contractors on their experiences related to O&M
CAPSTONE
Dr. Preston Montague
Habitat Building: a Landscape Architect’s Perspective