EWRI San Antonio Lunch and Learn Event & Chapter Meeting

EWRI will host a lunch and learn event at Alamo Cafe (14250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232) where we will enjoy food, networking, and a great presentation on the River Road Park Bank Stabilization Project completed by the City of Boerne. The presetntation will accompany EWRI's monthly chapter meeting where we will vote on some of our new officer positions and discuss chapter business.

Presentation Abstract:

The River Road Park Bank Stabilization project is located along the north bank of the Cibolo Creek in Boerne, Texas and was completed in April 2024. This presentation will detail the design approach for stabilizing 1,550-LF of riverbank using natural techniques such as boulder toe protection, a native plant and vegetation buffer, and limiting pedestrian access. The design analysis, criteria, and permitting requirements will be discussed. In addition to the bank stabilization, the City of Boerne removed sediment that had accumulated behind the dam located at the downstream end of River Road Park and, working with Texas Parks and Wildlife and the local high school welding program, installed fish habitat feature to improve water quality within the Cibolo Creek. The goal of this presentation is to demonstrate the benefits of natural approaches and challenges of implementation.

Presenter Bio:

Tami Norton, P.E., P.G., CFM, PMP, ENV SP

Ms. Norton joined EPR in 2016 and has over 26 years of experience as a water resource engineer and fluvial geomorphologist. Her expertise includes natural and man-made waterway solutions using nature-based solution approaches, as well as hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies and watershed master planning. Her role at EPR includes developing and growing water resources service capabilities for the firm, training staff, and serving as project manager and lead design engineer for numerous projects.

Host or Publisher EWRI - San Antonio