When
October 23, 2025
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Contact Hours
1
Location Online - Course
One Hour Webinar
Description
Bridges and large culverts are designed using historical streamflow data. However, historical streamflow data are static and do not account for changes in precipitation, temperature, and watershed characteristics such as the percentage covered by impervious surface. This presentation will cover efforts to determine if streamflow peak discharges in Virginia have changed or remained constant for roughly the past century (1916–2015), the extent to which changes are related to physiographic factors and watershed characteristics, and efforts to develop a watershed index that identifies watersheds that may be particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Instructor
Maria Rossetti
Maria Rossetti is a research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research council on the environmental, planning, and economics team. Her current research focuses on resiliency, water resources, and stormwater management. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $0
State/Federal: $0
Private Industry: $0
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Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
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