May 21, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25 Registration Fee
Join us to learn about post-construction water quality requirements for development sites in Southwest Ohio. A panel of engineers and regulatory experts from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties will discuss the review, approval, inspection, and implementation of water quality requirements under the OEPA Construction Site General Permit and the MS4 Permit.
3 professional development hours have been approved by Envirocert.
3 professional development hours have been approved by Envirocert.
Location
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Butler Soil and Water Conservation District
1802 Princeton Road Hamilton, Ohio 45011 Warm Breakfast: from 7:30-8:00 am Workshop: 8:00 - noon |
Registration
Registration will close on May 6th or once capacity is reached.
No Refunds will be given.
No Refunds will be given.
Agenda
Speakers
Justin Reinhart is an engineer with Ohio EPA’s Division of Surface Water where his role is to provide engineering assistance to the stormwater program, maintaining Ohio’s stormwater manual titled “Rainwater and Land Development” and provide technical support to Ohio EPA staff, the local regulated community, consultants, and developers on Ohio’s NPDES Construction General Permit. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Ohio.
Margaret Klanac is the Stormwater Consultant at Contech Engineered Solutions supporting Ohio and Kentucky. She is a civil engineering graduate of the University of Dayton and has been at Contech for a little over 3 years. During her first two years at Contech, she was a Stormwater Design Engineer and has experience designing a variety of underground detention and stormwater treatment devices. In her current role as Stormwater Consultant, she helps specifying engineers with design and selection of post-construction BMPs for stormwater management.
Aaron Habig joined the Earthwork team in 2016. He assists landowners with drainage and erosion issues and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations by performing site inspections.
Aaron was raised in the Cincinnati area and started his college program at the University of Cincinnati. He graduated from Warren Wilson College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies, with a concentration in Forest Management. Aaron previously worked for Clermont SWCD, ODNR, and spent many years in the home improvement industry.
Aaron has always been interested in the outdoors and natural resource conservation. He is an Eagle Scout. Aaron and his wife enjoy travel, hiking, biking, and canoeing.
Aaron was raised in the Cincinnati area and started his college program at the University of Cincinnati. He graduated from Warren Wilson College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies, with a concentration in Forest Management. Aaron previously worked for Clermont SWCD, ODNR, and spent many years in the home improvement industry.
Aaron has always been interested in the outdoors and natural resource conservation. He is an Eagle Scout. Aaron and his wife enjoy travel, hiking, biking, and canoeing.
Justin Bedocs is an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in water resources, archaeology, and conservation. After earning an Associate's degree in Archaeology from Hocking College, he transferred to Miami University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology. Justin furthered his education with a Master’s of Environmental Science, focusing on Water Resources, from Miami University.
His career spans a variety of roles across the Midwest and Nevada, where he worked on numerous archaeology projects before transitioning into the field of water resources. Justin served as an AmeriCorps Watershed Technician in Carson City, Nevada, before joining the Nevada Division of Water Resources as a Water Resources Specialist, where he regulated well drilling and water rights.
In 2022, Justin returned to Ohio to work as an Urban Program Specialist for the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District, overseeing the stormwater program. He is passionate about protecting the community's natural resources, especially lakes and rivers, and enjoys applying his expertise to improve water quality and conservation efforts.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys kayaking, practicing Bonsai, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns. His dedication to environmental stewardship and community service continues to drive his work and personal pursuits.
His career spans a variety of roles across the Midwest and Nevada, where he worked on numerous archaeology projects before transitioning into the field of water resources. Justin served as an AmeriCorps Watershed Technician in Carson City, Nevada, before joining the Nevada Division of Water Resources as a Water Resources Specialist, where he regulated well drilling and water rights.
In 2022, Justin returned to Ohio to work as an Urban Program Specialist for the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District, overseeing the stormwater program. He is passionate about protecting the community's natural resources, especially lakes and rivers, and enjoys applying his expertise to improve water quality and conservation efforts.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys kayaking, practicing Bonsai, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns. His dedication to environmental stewardship and community service continues to drive his work and personal pursuits.
Chad Lucht is a 1994 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelors of Science in Agronomy, Soil Science with a minor in Environmental Geology, Water Quality. He is a licensed Pesticide Applicator with the State of Ohio and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control through EnviroCert International & Certified Erosion, Sediment & Stormwater Inspector.
Chad has worked with the Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District since 2021. As the Urban Manager, he has focused on MS4 compliance with County and local governments and assisted developers and property owners with compliance requirements along with other duties. Prior to working with the District he was employed by The Ohio State University as a field project coordinator for the Soil and Water Resources Program at their research facility in Piketon, Ohio. Chad resides in Fairfield County, just outside of Pickerington.
Chad has worked with the Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District since 2021. As the Urban Manager, he has focused on MS4 compliance with County and local governments and assisted developers and property owners with compliance requirements along with other duties. Prior to working with the District he was employed by The Ohio State University as a field project coordinator for the Soil and Water Resources Program at their research facility in Piketon, Ohio. Chad resides in Fairfield County, just outside of Pickerington.
Mohammad M Islam is an engineer with Hamilton County Planning & Development. He is the Director of Storm Water & Infrastructure Division where his role is to provide engineering assistance and ensure developments comply with Hamilton County Storm Water Regulations, manage storm water infrastructure and, Fire Hydrant maintenance program in unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. He has 31 years of experience with Hamilton County Storm water Division. He earned a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Ohio.
Eric Pottenger is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Mr. Pottenger has been with the Butler County Engineer’s Office for sixteen years. He manages the Development Service Department which is responsible for overseeing residential and commercial developments, and assists in the coordination of Tax Increment Financing projects. The county’s thirteen townships rely on the department for technical assistance in the areas of zoning, land use planning, access management, stormwater management, floodplain development, thoroughfare planning and annexations.
In 2001 he was asked to create the Butler County Storm Water District and formalized a steering committee to develop a stormwater management plan in 2002. Since the Districts creation in 2003, he now manages both the Development Services Department and Storm Water District NPDES Phase II MS4 program for the county engineer. The District is comprised of thirteen co-permittees (9 townships, 3 villages and 1 city) with sixteen facility pollution prevention plans.
In 2001 he was asked to create the Butler County Storm Water District and formalized a steering committee to develop a stormwater management plan in 2002. Since the Districts creation in 2003, he now manages both the Development Services Department and Storm Water District NPDES Phase II MS4 program for the county engineer. The District is comprised of thirteen co-permittees (9 townships, 3 villages and 1 city) with sixteen facility pollution prevention plans.
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If you have any questions please reach out to Chey Alberto via phone (513) 946-8024 or email.
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