On September 30th, WithersRavenel’s Alisha Goldstein (Assistant Project Manager, Stormwater) and David Perry (Senior Project Manager, Stormwater) will present on stormwater planning at the 2025 Stormwater Conference, hosted by the American Public Works Association North Carolina Chapter (APWA-NC) in Asheville. Their presentation, “Hurricanes and Partnerships, a Stormwater Planning Study,” examines how a stormwater planning effort in Spruce Pine, NC, was forced to adapt in the wake of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
Funded by the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (LASII) Program, the study originally relied on survey data collected just weeks before the storm. When the hurricane devastated local infrastructure, Goldstein and Perry had to help the Town reevaluate unreliable data, set new priorities, and address staffing changes, all while ensuring critical community needs were met. Their session will provide strategies for how to adapt, evaluate, and revise stormwater studies after natural disasters, offering insights valuable to communities across North Carolina and beyond.
About the APWA-NC Stormwater Conference
Issues and concerns related to water quality and stormwater management continue to play a significant role in the world of public works, shaping technical focus and policy throughout government and private industry. The APWA-NC Stormwater Conference creates a forum where professionals across sectors can come together to share ideas, explore solutions, and learn in a fun and collaborative atmosphere.