Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Environmental Health and Water Quality

Moderator(s)

• MB

  Marjorie Bedessem, P.E., Ph.D.

  Senior Environmental Engineer
  Trihydro Corporation

Presentations:

• 9:45 AM – 10:03 AM PDT

  Optimization of denitrifying woodchip bioreactors for urban stormwater treatment
  

  Author: Jessica Wilson, PhD – Manhattan College

  Co-Author: Kerryanne Donohue – Manhattan College
• 10:03 AM – 10:21 AM PDT

  Plant Coverage and Growth in Urban Soils Amended with Organic Materials
  

  Author: Sai Thejaswini Pamuru – University of Maryland

  Co-Author: Allen P. Davis – University of Maryland

  Co-Author (not attending): Ahmet H. Aydilek, PhD – University of Maryland

  Co-Author (not attending): Bora Cetin, Ph.D., M.ASCE – Michigan State University
• 10:21 AM – 10:39 AM PDT

  Evaluating stream health across watersheds with varying degrees of development using physical, chemical, and biological indicators
  

  Author: Lesmes A. M. Jerez, M.A., M.S. – Villanova University

  Co-Author: Virginia Smith, PhD, A.M.ASCE – Villanova University

  Co-Author: Stanley J. Kemp, Msc, PhD – University of Baltimore

  Co-Author: Andrea L. Welker, PhD., PE, ENV SP, F.ASCE – The College of New Jersey

  Co-Author: John Komlos, Jr., PhD, A.M.ASCE – Villanova University
• 10:39 AM – 10:57 AM PDT

  Treatment of Sewage Using Waste Materials as Media in Rock Filter System
  

  Author: Atif Mustafa – Department of Environmental Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology

  Co-Author: Syed I. Ahmed – Department of Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology