Stormwater
5 Steps to Begin Preparations for Flood Season
Posted on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 by Jason DavisIn Federal Services, Stormwater, tagged in Tags: flood season, levee operators, levees
Though it can vary from year to year, flood season typically begins in April and runs through the end of July. This year, we are anticipating above average snow melt. Currently, the mountain snowpack is slightly above average. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working to provide additional reservoir storage in the […]
Fort Riley Main Post Stormwater Study Ranks System Upgrades for Next 30 Years
Posted on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 by John SpellIn Federal Services, Stormwater, tagged in Tags: federal, fort riley, stormwater study, usace
Fort Riley’s Main Post was constructed in the early 1900’s. Given the age of the facilities, there were few maps, as-builts, or internal historical knowledge about the stormwater system. Fort Riley’s Directorate of Public Works (DPW) was addressing system problems, but wanted a comprehensive improvement plan that considered all of the Main Post’s needs and […]
Design-Build Project with Kansas City, MO Creates Safe Path for Local Kids
Posted on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 by Linda RottinghausIn Stormwater, Transportation Engineering, tagged in
Residents in Kansas City, Missouri were concerned about their children’s safety, as they walked to school. The sidewalk along Holmes was not complete, and in many cases, it was bordered by a deep storm drainage ditch. Residents; Jolie Justus, a council member; and Crestivew Elementary School worked together to secure funding for the project. Musselman […]
Johnson County Delivers Signature Park Experience
Posted on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 by John SpellIn Projects, Stormwater, Transportation Engineering, tagged in Tags: johnson county, Meadowbrook Park, parks
Johnson County Parks and Recreation (JCRPD) wanted to deliver a new signature park experience to residents. The fast-growing populations in Prairie Village, Overland Park, and Leawood would all benefit from a park, but there weren’t many large greenspaces available. Several years ago, JCPRD was presented with a unique public/private partnership. The plan was to transform […]
Water Modeling Gets Interactive with GIS
Posted on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 by Peggy AmorIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: gis water modeling, stormwater management
At Affinis, we’ve been delivering stormwater models in a new way. Using GIS, our team is mapping locations of inlets and connecting pipes to see how they work together. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed and supports the stormwater management model EPA SWMM. This software is the powerhouse engine behind our GIS integrated models. The […]
The City of Shawnee Saves Dollars with Stormwater System Evaluation
Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 by Brad SchleeterIn Stormwater, tagged in
Knowing when to replace aging corrugated metal pipe (CMP) can be an involved process that requires commitment and resources from cities managing infrastructure. There are obvious signs of CMP failure that are easier to identify once they occur, such as crushed, bowed, or deformed pipes or a rusted pipe bottom. But, staying on top of […]
A Day in the Life of a Levee Engineer
Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 by Peggy AmorIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: flood season, flooding, levee, levees
Flood season is in full swing for many of our clients, which means our flood fighting team is working around the clock to protect those communities. Last week, we sat down with one of our levee engineers to learn what a typical day looks like during flood season. Here’s what Jason Davis had to say. Jason, […]
City of Leavenworth and Levee District Protect Residents with Flood Fight Plan
Posted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 by Jason DavisIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: flood fight, flooding, levees
Flood season officially happens between April 1 and August 1, but things got started earlier this year with rain and snowmelt contributing to river water raises in Mid-March. Two of our clients, the City of Leavenworth, Kansas and Riverside Quindaro Bend Levee District (RQBLD) have already taken measures to protect their communities and prevent flooding. Last […]
Relief Well Systems Evaluations Mark Changes for Kansas City, Missouri
Posted on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 by Jason DavisIn Federal Services, Stormwater, tagged in Tags: relief wells, underseepage memo, usace
The City of Kansas City, Missouri’s Water Services Department (KCWS) asked Affinis to evaluate four relief wells that were part of the East Bottoms Relief Well System. Originally, KCWS requested relief well replacement design. However, after initial review Affinis determined the relief wells could be abandoned. This saved the city a few hundred thousand dollars […]
SMP Shifting Focus to Fund More Large Watershed and System Maintenance Projects
Posted on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 by Brad SchleeterIn Stormwater, tagged in Tags: smac, smp, stormwater management, stormwater management advisory council, stormwater management program
Johnson County has been working on a strategic planning effort to update their Stormwater Management Program (SMP). Since 1990, the SMP has been very successful in helping Johnson County communities address local street and structure flooding issues. However, many larger flooding issues still remain, due to their high cost and the challenges that come with […]