The Minnesota Stormwater Seminar Series provides an opportunity to learn about the most recent research, discoveries, and case studies around urban stormwater management specifically for an audience of stormwater practitioners, professionals, and researchers. Seminars include a presentation, panel discussion, and Q&A with participants.
2025 Seminars
- November 20: Bill Selbig, Low-cost sensor networks for pluvial flash flood detection and early warning in urban areas
- December 18: Greg LeFevre, Addressing the Challenge of Water-Soluble Emerging Contaminants in Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Seminars
Addressing the Challenge of Water-Soluble Emerging Contaminants in Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Water-soluble contaminants present a wicked challenge for green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), which have been historically designed for particles and particle-associated contaminants. Soluble nutrients (e.g., nitrate, dissolved phosphorus) and hydrophilic trace organic contaminants (e.g., pesticides, vehicular compounds, building biocides) cannot be conventionally filtered and poorly sorb to conventional bioretention media, thereby presenting a risk to receiving waters if these contaminants pass through.
Low-cost sensor networks for pluvial flash flood detection and early warning in urban areas
This presentation will discuss the integration of innovative technologies that can enhance real-time awareness of urban flash flooding, enabling cities to adapt to the potential impacts of pluvial flash floods.
Enhanced Street Sweeping: America's First Line of Defense in the Abatement of Urban Stormwater Pollution
Street sweeping should be considered the first line of defense for removing pavement-based stormwater runoff pollution degrading our nation’s waterways. Come learn more about this game-changing study, the speaker's personal journey, and what defines an “enhanced” street sweeping program and the benefits it can provide.