Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits
Watershed Management Division
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In the heart of Birmingham’s environmental stewardship efforts, our Watershed Management Division is dedicated to safeguarding and improving our city’s water resources and natural habitats. We encompass several key areas: Keep Birmingham Beautiful, Stormwater Management, Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Services, and Engineering Team.
Our division spearheads initiatives to enhance environmental awareness and community engagement through Keep Birmingham Beautiful and promotes how to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies through Be Ready BHAM. We work tirelessly in stormwater management, focusing on maintaining water quality, managing runoff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory permits. Our outreach and educational programs are aimed at promoting sustainable water use and stormwater practices. In Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation, we focus on minimizing risks and losses associated with natural hazards. The Engineering Team is instrumental in addressing and managing stormwater issues, assessing community feedback, and ensuring environmentally sound practices in new developments. Together, these areas coalesce into a comprehensive effort to protect, manage, and restore Birmingham’s water ecosystems for a sustainable future. |
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With over 40 years of collective expertise, our Watershed Management Division team is a mosaic of highly skilled professionals, each contributing to the protection and enhancement of Birmingham’s water resources. At the helm is a FEMA-certified Chief Civil Engineer, whose foresight in sustainable project design sets the standard for our operations. Our Licensed Geologist brings invaluable insights into soil and rock analysis, pivotal in managing our city’s diverse terrain. We boast a cadre of specialists, including trained spill prevention experts with additional certification in wind and turbine technologies, showcasing our commitment to integrating renewable energy into environmental safety. Our collaboration with EEOC and Jefferson County Emergency Management ensures our disaster preparedness and response strategies are comprehensive and effective. FEMA-trained staff and EPA Environmental Justice Academy graduates add a layer of disaster management and social equity expertise, essential in our diverse projects. Leading our sustainability efforts, a Certified Recycling Manager works alongside a team of Biologists, Civil Engineers, Chemists, and a Licensed Surveyor, each playing a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance and purity of our water systems. Together, this team’s rich tapestry of knowledge and experience makes the Watershed Management Division a beacon of environmental stewardship and innovation. |
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Watershed Management Leadership:
Kelly Joe Dunn, PE & PLS
Chief Civil Engineer
Kelly.Dunn@birminghamal.gov
205-254-2822
Direcus Cooper
Stormwater Program Manager
Direcus.Cooper@birminghamal.gov
205-254-2771
Gloria Raspberry
Natural Hazards Administrator
Gloria.Raspberry@birminghamal.gov
205-254-7755
Tracey Hayes, Esq., CFM
Deputy Director
Planning, Urban Design, Watershed Management, and Hazard Mitigation Services
Tracey.Hayes@birminghamal.gov
205-254-2544
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Administrative Staff Glenda Middleton Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Angelica Moton Derreck Deason Keep Birmingham Beautiful Staff Sa’de C. McClaney-Hammond
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Engineering Staff Curtis T Pierce Darius N. Agard John (Chris) Clayton Terrance Riles Le’Quinton Sellers |
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Stormwater Staff Alexcia Moore Brown Troy Perry Eddie E. Fowler II
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