CAC AmeriCorps member Phil has managed and been apart of many different projects during his time with Knox County Stormwater. Most notably, overseeing the virtual showing of the film Hidden Rivers on Earth Day. Months of planning went into this event including setting up a raffle, finding speakers for the Q&A session, and practicing the event to minimize any technical issues. We had a great turnout and a successful event. We hope next year we can host an Earth Day event in person.
We are ahead of schedule on another one of Phil’s projects, dry weather screening. So far this term, we have completed over 600 inspections of storm drain outfalls during dry weather to detect pollution discharges. That is why we call it "dry weather screening." Luckily, we have found little to no illicit discharges during the inspections, and we are thankful that much of the county is helping keep our waterways clean.
Phil also works with the Land Development Division at EPW and flies a drone to capture aerial shots and helps create 3D models of constructions projects that the county is currently undertaking. He has enjoyed working with the drone and working with any sort of digital mapping projects. Phil has enjoyed his time with AmeriCorps and appreciates the valuable work experience that he has earned while serving.
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