Optimizing Stormwater Basin Inspections in the City of Reno: Harnessing the Power of ESRI and GIS Technologies

Date: Presented at StormCon 2024 in Reno, Nevada on August 28, 2024
Speakers: David Lake & Norm Nash
Credits: 0.75 PDH / Approved for all Envirocert International, Inc. (ECI) Certifications: Approval #PDH-0042

In January 2023, the City of Reno Utility Services Department introduced its Storm Water Basin Inspection (SWBI) Program. This presentation offers an overview and live demonstration of the SWBI Survey123 tool, including automated report generation, inspection and enforcement process and compliance tracking. Lessons learned from the program development will also be presented. The program’s inception marked a shift that leverages cutting-edge ESRI and GIS technologies at every stage, including Survey 123, ArcGIS Enterprise Dashboard, and Portal. This overhaul streamlines the identification and rectification of noncompliant basins with a more efficient and effective system. With the completion of over 150 field inspections and mapping of 270 stormwater basins, the City of Reno is actively working with property owners to rectify noncompliant basins.

Session duration: 30 minutes

About the Presenters

David Lake, a Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno, launched his career at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in 2007, serving as a roadway design engineer for eight years. After earning a Master’s in Hydrology, he worked for 6 years as a Stormwater Engineer in NDOT’s Hydraulics Division. In 2023, David joined the City of Reno as an Associate Civil Engineer, where he oversees the Stormwater Basin Inspection Program, and project manages.

Norman Nash, a USC Spatial Science Institute graduate in GIS, excelled as a GIS analyst at Nevada’s Division of Water Resources, focusing on water rights mapping and floodwater delineation. At the City of Reno’s Utility Services, he led the development of the Survey123 app for stormwater basin inspections. Proficient in ArcPro, Norman continues to contribute GIS expertise, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology in the field of spatial science.