EVENT DETAILS:
Topic: Autonomous Flow Control – Protecting our Downstream Neighbors
Date and Time: December 7, 2022 at 12:00PM
Presenters: Gabe Lederman
Cost: Free for NJAFM Members
Length of Presentation: 1 Hour
Continuing Education Credit: 1.0 Credit for the CFM and 1.0 PDH Credit for the NJPE for the one-hour webinar. Continuing Education Credit is available only to those who are current NJAFM members.
Date and Time: December 7, 2022 at 12:00PM
Presenters: Gabe Lederman
Cost: Free for NJAFM Members
Length of Presentation: 1 Hour
Continuing Education Credit: 1.0 Credit for the CFM and 1.0 PDH Credit for the NJPE for the one-hour webinar. Continuing Education Credit is available only to those who are current NJAFM members.
Autonomous Flow Control – Protecting our Downstream Neighbor
As our landscape changes because of both natural and manmade occurrences, we are now seeing flooding in areas that at one time were able to adequately manage stormwater runoff. Expansion of infrastructure including roads, treatment plants, pump stations, and warehouses, among other things, has had major consequences on our waterways and wetland environments. Recently we are hearing more about the harmful effects of eutrophication of water bodies with algal blooms, altering the quality of native plant and animal species, as well as the closing of lakes/streams for recreational purposes because of poor water quality. The wetland areas in many landscapes has drastically decreased, lakes have been lowered or drained, and many waterways have been deepened, straightened, or piped through or over. This has caused a reduction on the ability for water bodies to self-treat through natural filtration which directly effects that wetland-dependent plant and animal species.
Gabe Lederman of Wapro, a leading international flood solutions company, will highlight several key projects that have been implemented throughout Scandinavia to aide in the restoration of wetlands, reintroduce native species, and control downstream runoff as to not overload existing infrastructure. Mr. Lederman will discuss the implantation of flow regulation solutions that can aide in mitigating the devastating effects of uncontrolled stormwater runoff, improve environmental conditions for local flora and fauna, as well as promote greener agriculture, biodiversity, more passive recreation, and a better quality of life.
Speaker Bio
Gabe Lederman has worked in the water industry for over 20 years. Now, with a focus on stormwater, he is the Northeast Territory Manager for Wapro, Inc., a manufacturer of flood control and flow regulation solutions, where he provide his expertise in the implemnetation of those products. In addition, Gabe is also a member of the NJAFM and participates on their Stormwater Sub-Committee. Having successfully completed projects worldwide, most recently his work has brought him closer to his home in NJ. By collaborating with engineers, consultants, end-users, and other stakeholders, Gabe aims to ensure future sustainability and resilience by minimizing the damages caused by the devastating effects of flooding and rising sea levels.
Speaker Name: Gabe Lederman
Affiliation: Wapro, Inc.
Title: Northeast Territory Manager
Email Address: gabe.lederman@wapro.com
Office Phone Number: 732-586-7731
Gabe Lederman of Wapro, a leading international flood solutions company, will highlight several key projects that have been implemented throughout Scandinavia to aide in the restoration of wetlands, reintroduce native species, and control downstream runoff as to not overload existing infrastructure. Mr. Lederman will discuss the implantation of flow regulation solutions that can aide in mitigating the devastating effects of uncontrolled stormwater runoff, improve environmental conditions for local flora and fauna, as well as promote greener agriculture, biodiversity, more passive recreation, and a better quality of life.
Speaker Bio
Gabe Lederman has worked in the water industry for over 20 years. Now, with a focus on stormwater, he is the Northeast Territory Manager for Wapro, Inc., a manufacturer of flood control and flow regulation solutions, where he provide his expertise in the implemnetation of those products. In addition, Gabe is also a member of the NJAFM and participates on their Stormwater Sub-Committee. Having successfully completed projects worldwide, most recently his work has brought him closer to his home in NJ. By collaborating with engineers, consultants, end-users, and other stakeholders, Gabe aims to ensure future sustainability and resilience by minimizing the damages caused by the devastating effects of flooding and rising sea levels.
Speaker Name: Gabe Lederman
Affiliation: Wapro, Inc.
Title: Northeast Territory Manager
Email Address: gabe.lederman@wapro.com
Office Phone Number: 732-586-7731
REQUIREMENTS:
Those attending this and future NJAFM webinars who wish to receive a Continuing Education Credit (CEC) for CFM and/or Professional Development Hour (PDH) for NJPE must meet two requirements:
- Active NJAFM Member
- Completion of course evaluation form