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Sediment and Erosion Control Workshop
for Contractors
20 February 2007
About the Workshop
This workshop is tailored to address the specific issues contractors face concerning sediment and erosion control in the mountains. It will cover hydrology and stream function, explain how land use changes - including construction - affect water quality, and the importance of vegetation. In addition, sediment and erosion control practices and strategies will be presented. The workshop will also address regulations for working around streams, and updates to the Erosion and Sediment Manual will be discussed. Following the presentations and a provided lunch, a field tour and a variety of demonstrations will be performed on best management practices, alternative control options, and proper live staking techniques.
Lead Instructor
Rich McLaughlin is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, Soil Science Department. Rich joined the faculty at NC State in 1993, where his focus is on erosion, sediment, and turbidity control. Rich led the effort to establish the Sediment and Erosion Control Research and Education Facility (SECREF) at the Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory, where he conducts much of his research. Rich's current focus is on the use of polyacrylamide in systems to reduce sediment and turbidity problems on construction sites.
Who Should Attend
Grading Contractors
Developers
Site Foremen
Environmental Code Enforcement Officers
Land Owners
Professional Development Credits:
Professional Engineers and Surveyors - 4 PDHs
Workshop Registration Fee:
$45 per person - includes boxed lunch, refreshments and workshop materials
We accept checks or cash only - sorry, no credit cards. Checks should be made payable to NC State University and mailed to:
NCSU Water Quality Group
Campus Box 7637
Raleigh, NC 27695-7637
Attn: Workshop Coordinator
Workshop Location:
NC Arboretum Auditorium
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
For a map and directions, please visit the NC Arboretum's website:
http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/Driving_Directions.htm
To access PDFs of presentations, please click on the titles in front of each presenter's name
AGENDA
9:00-9:30 |
Registration |
|---|---|
9:30-9:35 |
Welcome |
9:35-10:20 |
How Land Use Changes Affect Water Quality
|
10:20-10:30 |
Break |
10:30-11:30 |
Erosion, Sediment, and Turbidity Control - Rich McLaughlin, Ph.D., NCSU Soil Science Department |
11:30-12:00 |
Changes to the NC Erosion and Sediment Manual - Rich McLaughlin |
12:00-12:30 |
Regulatory Perspective -Laurie Moorehead , NC DENR |
12:30-1:15 |
Travel and Lunch (provided) |
1:15-4:30 |
Field Tour and Demonstrations
|
| Adjourn |
Links
Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Certification for NCDOT Projects
Vegetation and Special Provision Information from NCDOT
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP ONLINE!
Other ways to register:
Call Cathy Smith at 919-515-3723 or email your full contact information to waterquality@ncsu.edu
