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Nature-based Solutions: New Shades of Green Infrastructure
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Amphitheater 204, Meeting Level 2
(1 hour CEC available, approved by the TFMA)

Nature-based solutions can build a community's flood resiliency, enhance water quality, and improve the overall quality of life in a watershed. This panel will provide an update on the TWDB‘s statewide guidance manual on the application of nature-based solutions for flood mitigation in Texas, discuss opportunities and challenges of implementing these solutions, and share insights and experiences from practitioners across the state.
Speakers
avatar for Krista Bethune Melnar, P.E.

Krista Bethune Melnar, P.E.

Stormwater Practice Leader, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Krista Bethune Melnar serves as the stormwater practice leader at Freese and Nichols, where she is responsible for advancing a portfolio of stormwater and flood resilience solutions across the country. She has 25 years of experience addressing water resource challenges and implementing... Read More →
avatar for Charriss York

Charriss York

Program Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Charriss York is a program director at Texas Community Watershed Partners (TCWP), a program of the Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery Unit. Charriss leads the Green Infrastructure for Texas team working with communities to find nature-based solutions... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan Holley

Jonathan Holley

Environmental Services Department Manager, Harris County Flood Control District
Jonathan Holley has worked at the Harris County Flood Control District since 2009 in several positions related to stormwater quality and environmental regulatory compliance. His current responsibilities include managing the district’s environmental services and mitigation banking... Read More →
avatar for Joshua Oyer

Joshua Oyer

Coastal Resiliency Program Manager, Texas General Land Office
Josh is the coastal resiliency program manager at the Texas General Land Office with 17 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and outreach. He has worked for several agencies throughout his career including the Texas Water Development Board, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department... Read More →
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Kelley Rich, P.E.

Senior Water Resources Engineer, Texas Water Development Board
Kelley is a water resources engineer with the Flood Science and Community Assistance Division at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). She has worked on flood modeling and mapping efforts, flood risk reduction studies, and stream restoration projects in both the private and public... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CST
Amphitheater 204, Meeting Level 2
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