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SUMMARY:Learning Series: Stormwater Management in a Coastal Town
DESCRIPTION:Heavy rains and flooding are now common events in our region. As a coastal area already coping with rising sea levels\, the challenge of stormwater management adds another layer of complexity. What solutions are available and how can we\, as a community\, limit the damage from inland and coastal flooding? \nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT \nWe’ve invited a panel of experts to examine the issue of stormwater management from many perspectives. Join us on Monday\, April 7\, at 7 pm at the Barrington Public Library in the Salem Family Auditorium for a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. The panel will be moderated by Cindy Elder\, Executive Director of the Land Trust. \nMeet the Panel\nMichelle West \nMichelle West\, P.E. is a Senior Associate with Horsley Witten Group. She has more than 20 years of professional experience with watershed planning\, green stormwater designs\, natural resource restoration\, and public outreach. With a background in both engineering and natural resources\, she is passionate about using her skills to restore the natural world while improving the human experience. \nBrandon Blanchard \nBrandon Blanchard is a Vice President and Civil Engineer with Pare Corporation\, based in Lincoln\, RI. He has been with Pare for 22 years and leads water\, wastewater\, and stormwater projects within the firm’s Environmental Engineering division. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Rhode Island as well as Massachusetts and Connecticut. Brandon has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and a M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Brandon resides in Barrington with his wife and two kids.  \nRebecca Reeves \nRebecca Reeves is the Education and Outreach Manager with the Stormwater Innovation Center (SIC)/Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Working in collaboration with the SIC’s many partner organizations\, she is responsible for professional training and event coordination\, school programming\, and community outreach.  \nSara Sampieri Horvet \nSara Sampieri Horvet is a Research Associate and the Analytical Laboratory Manager of the Coastal Systems Program at the UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology. Her research focuses on water quality and the effects of nutrient enrichment on estuaries and freshwater ponds. Sara has been involved in numerous stormwater management projects across Southeastern Massachusetts. She also serves on the board of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and volunteers with the Barrington Terrapin Conservation Project. Sara is dedicated to protecting \nHerb Durfee \nand restoring natural habitats so her children and future generations can enjoy the same beautiful places.  \nHerb Durfee is Barrington’s Director of Planning\, Building & Resilience. A native of Vermont\, he has held several positions in municipal government\, including town planner\, community development\, and town manager. Before joining Barrington’s town government in 2024\, he served as the town planner for Warren\, RI. \n \nThanks to our 2025 Land Trust Learning Series Sponsors!\n \n\nMeridian Custom Homes ~ Providence\nCharles E. Millard\, Inc. General Contractors – Bristol \nTiffany’s Salon & Spa – Barrington \nPODS Swimming – East Providence \nRosemary’s School of Dance – Warren\, Bristol\, Rehoboth \nJaffe Orthodontics – Barrington & Portsmouth
URL:https://www.blct.org/event/learning-series-stormwater-management/
LOCATION:Barrington Public Library\, 281 County Rd\,\, Barrington\, RI\, 02806\, United States
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