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How Innovative Thinking is Preparing Dallas Stormwater Operations for a Resilient Future
Date
August 29, 2022
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PWX provides a first-class multi-modal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities…
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU)—Stormwater Operations shows how to chart the course for a more resilient future through an ambitious comprehensive assessment of their Storm Drainage Management program. Their approach demonstrates ways to identify and communicate resource needs, satisfy regulatory requirements, allocate budgets wisely, enhance efficiency, and improve customer service. The assessment includes a review of their organizational structure and business practices; an asset inventory and data management; hydrology and hydraulic modeling and solution development for chronic flooding areas; and development of a strategic approach to capital project planning financing and implementation. The presentation includes DWU’s initial findings and preliminary recommendations on organizational structure, business practices, and data management.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and communicate stormwater program resource needs.
- Discuss how to satisfy regulatory requirements.
- Understand how to allocate budgets wisely, enhance operations efficiency, and improve customer service.
Speaker
Chris Johnson, PE, CFM
Senior Advisor, Freese & Nichols, Inc.
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