Field Advisor
Name: Scott Jeffers, PE, PhD
Hometown: New York
Specialty: Green Infrastructure
Bio
Scott Jeffers is both a licensed consulting engineer and PhD graduate of the Drexel University Sustainable Water Resource Engineering Lab studying green infrastructure and urban water resource management. He has worked closely with many municipalities including the Philadelphia Water Department, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Park and Recreations, and the Boston Water Sewer Commission. Dr. Jeffers believes in green solutions to urban environmental issues that promote sustainable planning for the future. Recreationally, he is a musician and rock climbing enthusiast.
Upcoming Courses/Events
Runoff Calculations
This presentation will go over stormwater calculations associated with designing a bioretention basin for a suburban site. Topics covered include the concept of design storms, total storm volume, basin storage, peak flow rates, IDF curves, pipe sizing, and basic bioretention design.
Panelist: Scott Jeffers, PE, PhD
Organizers: Andrew Demers
Credits: 1-PDH
Cost: FREE
(Space is Limited)
