Location

STEW 279

Session Number

58

Session Title

Managing Stormwater in Flat Floodplains

Track Title

Project Management/Planning

Event Description/Abstract

Communities across the Midwest have experienced chronic stormwater drainage and increased flooding of roadways and structures. While adequate storm drainage seems to be lacking in many rural communities, steps can be taken to address some of the nuisance flooding that plagues many regions. Walnut Township commissioned a stormwater study that included the development of a 2D model to understand and mitigate flooding in their area.

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Mar 12th, 1:00 PM Mar 12th, 1:50 PM

Stormwater Management in Flat Floodplains

STEW 279

Communities across the Midwest have experienced chronic stormwater drainage and increased flooding of roadways and structures. While adequate storm drainage seems to be lacking in many rural communities, steps can be taken to address some of the nuisance flooding that plagues many regions. Walnut Township commissioned a stormwater study that included the development of a 2D model to understand and mitigate flooding in their area.