Subcommittees

Each of CASQA’s subcommittees is led by a team of two co-chairs. Co-Chairs serve two-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms, and are also part of CASQA’s Executive Program Committee (EPC). Serving as a co-chair is an excellent leadership opportunity for CASQA members, where you not only support CASQA’s mission, but also develop professionally as you work side-by-side with some of the most talented and engaged individuals in stormwater. Each fall, nominations are received from within each subcommittee (for open co-chair positions) and the nominations are confirmed by the Board of Directors in January. Click on the links below to see the current list of co-chairs, as well as the timeline for co-chair terms.

Executive Program Committee (EPC) (May 2023)

Subcommittee Co-Chairs (PDF) (May 2023)

Subcommittee Co-Chair Terms (PDF) (May 2023)

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Provides contemporary information on BMPs primarily through the BMP Handbooks.

Chair: John Heltzel | Kadi Whiteside

This is a subcommittee of the Events and Communications Board Committee. Serves to increase awareness and knowledge of stormwater quality management issues through developing the annual CASQA conference and associated training workshops.

2022 Co-Chairs: Andrea Crumpacker | Tanya Bilezikjian

Identifies emerging issues and tracks trends and regulatory requirements for construction stormwater permittees; assists members with identifying possible solutions to evolving regulatory requirements.

Participation is limited to CASQA members only.

Co-chairs: Andrew Sidor | Lucy Cortez-Johnson

Provides a forum for stormwater public outreach professionals to share ideas; assists in coordinating outreach efforts in California.

Chair: Jeanette Huddleston | Taraneh Nik-Khah

Focuses on the goals and objectives detailed in Principle 4 of CASQA’s Vision to develop the significant financial resources necessary for sustainable stormwater management, including determining the resource needs for sustainable stormwater programs, developing a dedicated funding source for stormwater, and increasing supplemental funding opportunities.

Co-Chairs: Daniel Apt | Kelly Westover

The Industrial Subcommittee provides a forum for permittees and consultants to engage with experts in the field. During permit reissuance, this subcommittee is a vital resource where permittees work collaboratively to identify recommendations and solutions, resulting in a powerful, integrated voice. During permit implementation, this subcommittee provides a venue for information sharing, supporting permittees in complying with the Industrial General Permit, and most importantly, achieving the goals for the protection of water quality.

Participation is limited to CASQA members only.

Co-Chairs: Fulbert Chan | Mehran Ebrahimi

Tracks and discusses stormwater-related legislation in the California State Senate and Assembly. Prepares fact sheets on key legislation that can be used by members to educate their organizations about potential impact of proposed legislation.

Participation is limited to CASQA members only.

Co-Chairs: Darcy Kuenzi | Hawkeye Sheene

Improves scientific and technical basis of stormwater management programs by developing research and monitoring priorities, and seeking collaborators, partners, and grant funding for needed research.

Co-Chairs: Jian Peng | Bonnie de Berry

Seeks to educate and engage non-traditional MS4 programs in stormwater management issues; provides a forum for information exchange.

Participation is limited to CASQA members only.

Co-Chairs: Angela Clapp | Patrick Kuga

Seeks to educate and engage Phase II programs in stormwater management issues; provides a forum for information exchange.

Participation is limited to CASQA members only.

Co-Chairs: Rob Carson | Erin Maker

Provides a forum for CASQA members to discuss and track key regulatory issues related to stormwater management at both the state and federal level. Develops comment letters and testimony.

Participation is limited to CASQA members only.

Co-Chairs: Chelsea McGimpsey | Reid Bogert

Focuses on the goals and objectives detailed in Action 1.1 of CASQA’s Vision to maximize stormwater capture, including determining the economic value of stormwater, evaluating water rights, establishing partnerships with other water resource agencies, developing strategies to address climate change, and more.

Co-Chairs: Joseph Draper | Jim Rasmus

Oversees the development and implementation of long-term sustainable training program to meet the needs of California stormwater practitioners.

Co-Chairs: Dave Mercier | Jeff Condit

Focuses on the goals and objectives detailed in Action 1.2 of CASQA’s Vision to minimize pollution at the source. Current true source control activities include efforts to reduce toxicity from current use pesticides, concentrations of copper in brake pads, and concentrations of zinc in tires. This subcommittee will also evaluate other potential true source control options for other priority water quality issues (e.g., trash, bacteria).

Co-Chairs: Vicki Kalkirtz | Sara Toyoda