Hendersonville official nets 2023 stormwater award in Charlotte
Mike Huffman, stormwater division manager for Hendersonville, was named the 2023 H Rooney Malcom Award Stormwater Professional of the Year at the Stormwater Management Division Conference in Charlotte. His tenure since 2016 covers administration since 2018 and division management last year, with grants surpassing 7 years totaling over 7 million for green infrastructure, flood mitigation, and water quality projects including Trash Trout and four flood sensors. He partners with Asheville Greenworks Journeymen Asheville and Boys & Girls Club, mentors youth, and leads community outreach through programs like Stormwater Stroll and rain barrel initiatives.