Since the Clean Water Act was signed into law in 1972, site developers have been held responsible for preventing sediment discharges to adjacent waterways and property.

Driven by this landmark legislation and enforcement, innovative best management practices and technology have evolved rapidly.  Design and construction professionals now can draw from a very deep and diverse set of tools for total site management.

During this session attendees can expect to be brought up to date on this evolution and gain a deeper understanding of the products and practices available in an ever-growing toolbox for sediment control on active jobsites.

Speaker:  Peter Hanrahan

Peter Hanrahan is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, and has more than 43 years of industry experience.  In addition to presentations in Taiwan, Canada and the Dominican Republic, Peter has also presented at the national level for many organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, Land Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association.  

His articles have been published in many magazines, including Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect & Specifier News.

He has also assisted with the development of erosion control standards with the Illinois Tollway Authority, and the State Departments of Transportation in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois 

Peter has also assisted with the updating and development of erosion control handbooks for the State of Rhode Island, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions.