Fall 2007 - Bayou Preservation Association

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Ty (President of BPA) and Lynn Kelly or is it “The Skipper and Gilligan”? Heather Saucier from HCFCD and Choyet Terro enjoying the gala Welcome Gala Hosts Gene and Astrid Van Dyke and Mayor Bill White Loraine Young and Imogene Moreland get ready for the guests to arrive. Getting into the spirit of the evening Party central—the beautiful grounds of Gene and Astrid Van Dyke’s home Jennifer Hawkins (Development Director for the BPA), Colleen Holthouse (Co-Chair) and Terri Thomas (Co-Chair) take a pose before the festivities begin. Marvy and Elaine Finger (Director at Large— BPA)
Websites of interest: Publications, Periodicals, Websites and Articles of Interest: • The 2007 Surfrider Foundation State of the Beach report analyzes the health of beaches and coastal areas across the nation based on numerous indicators, including water quality, coastal erosion, and access to beach and surfing areas. For more information download the report at http://www.surfrider.org/stateofthebeach/ • The Texas Coastal Connection Web site provides resources for everyone on current “hot” topics along the Texas coast by providing information and answers to questions regarding the state’s coastal resources. The site provides links to other organizations plus links to coastal events calendars. The site is maintained by the General Land Office and can be found at www.TexasCoastalConnection.com • Global warming—it’s in the news, on TV, discussed at the water cooler and more and more citizens are becoming concerned about it’s effects and how it will affect them. A national survey found that 7 out of 10 outdoor enthusiasts are worried about our wildlife populations. To see the survey results and how, if unabated, global warming will affect Texas visit http://www.targetglobalwarming.org/new/texas • Did you know there is a national marine sanctuary off the coast of Galveston? Located 100 miles from Galveston in the Gulf of Mexico the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is one of 14 such sanctuaries under the guidance of NOAA. For more information on the sanctuary and getting information on taking a tour visit www.flowergarden.noaa.gov Liability of Design and Construction Professionals Analyzed—courtesy of the ASFPM Foundation, News & Views, October 2007 Architects, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, and other design professionals may be held liable in a court of law for flood damage to a structure or to adjacent properties if the damage resulted from inadequate design, failure to adhere to applicable regulations or the contract specifications, or failure to meet the customary standards of care owned by the profession. However, design professionals who educate themselves about flood loss reduction techniques, exceed the minimum standard of care, discuss the flood hazard with their clients and maintain written records of this action in carrying out their project should be able to avoid lawsuits and also avoid being held liable. This and other, more detailed guidance for professionals in the design and development fields is set out in Professional Liability for Construction in Flood Hazard Areas, by Jon A. Kusler, Esq., just released in final form by the ASFPM Foundation. It is based on tan analysis of recent case law, treatises, law review articles, statutes, regulations, and other relevant legal materials. The paper also briefly considers the liability of landowners, contractors, builders, banks, real estate brokers and insurance agents. For more information go to http://www.floods.org/PDF/ASFPM_Professional_Liability_Construction.pdf “The Importance of Protecting Vulnerable Streams and Wetlands at the Local Level— courtesy of the ASFPM Foundation, News & Views, October 2007 “The Importance of Protecting Vulnerable Streams and Wetlands at the Local Level,” makes the case for expanded local protection of vulnerable streams and wetlands that may not be fully protected by state or federal law due to their perceived isolation from perennial or navigable waters. More than half of the stream network in the contiguous United States is made up of small headwaters that provide a host of ecological benefits. States and localities can use a range of regulatory and other approaches to preserve and enhance the natural resources and functions of these watersheds that are not otherwise protected by federal programs such as the Clean Water Act. This article summarizes state and local approaches to closing the gap. Center for Watershed Protection 2007. Article 6 in the Wetlands and Watershed series. Available free at http://ewp.org.master.com.texis.master/search/+/form/wetlands.html Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices—courtesy of the ASFPM Foundation, News & Views, October 2007 ...offers definitive guidance on the art and science of urban retrofitting. Nearly 80% of the nation’s small urban watershed were developed without effective stormwater practices and, as a consequence, have become degraded. The key to restoring these watersheds lies in the practice of stormwater retrofitting, which involves subwatershed detective work, storm drain forensics, and imaginative design. This new manual reflects over two decades of experience in retrofitting more than 25 urban watersheds across the country. It outlines the basics of retrofits, describes the 13 unique locations where they can be found, and present rapid methods to find, design, and deliver retrofits to meet a wide range of subwatershed objectives. Center for Watershed Protection. 2007. 400 pp. Available for free download at http://www.ewp.org/PublicationStore/USRM.htm#usrm3
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