Design Upstream, Think Downstream: Why Watershed Context Matters

Description: This presentation examines how site-scale stormwater designs can align with watershed-scale resiliency goals through the “no adverse impact” standard, addressing challenges in enforcement and showcasing successful case studies from U.S. jurisdictions.

Author: Andrea McEachran (Sherwood Design Engineers)*

Author Bio: Andrea McEachran is a water resources engineer at Sherwood Design Engineers, specializing in watershed-scale planning, site-scale design, and floodplain management. She brings expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to evaluate flood risk and support resilient, data-driven project solutions.