Event: 17th National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Workshop: Getting the Point about Nonpoint.
When: September 14-17, 2009 - New Orleans, LA |
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By bringing together NPS personnel from state, federal, Tribal and municipal governments, private sector, academia, environmental groups and local watershed organizations, this workshop will focus on innovative solutions to NPS issues, effective monitoring techniques, demonstrations of new technologies, application of Best Management Practices (BMPs), and lessons learned from Section 319 National Monitoring Program projects and other watershed projects from throughout the United States. |
| Website: http://www.tetratech-ffx.com/nps_monitoring/ |
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Event: Taxonomy and Pollution Ecology of Aquatic Insects
July 28-30, 2009 - AB Tech, Asheville, NC |
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Benthic
macroinvertebrate larvae (aquatic
insects) play key roles in many regulatory water quality programs in
North Carolina. This workshop will introduce the participants to the
basic ecology and taxonomy of aquatic insects. |
| Email: dave_penrose@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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This one-day course will introduce students to management considerations and techniques used in controlling invasive and exotic vegetation in the riparian setting. This course is focused on riparian areas in the Southeast. Classroom topics will include identification of common invasive and exotic plants, ecological considerations, assessment and pricing, and tools of the trade. Outdoor field demonstrations will show students various techniques used to control nuisance vegetation with some hands-on activities. |
| Email: karen_hall@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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Event: River Course 101 and 201
When: Sept. 22-24, 2009 and Oct. 6-8, 2009 |
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RC 101: Stream Morphology Assessment
RC 201: Natural Channel Design Principles |
| Email: cathy_smith@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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Event: Coastal Plain Restoration Tour - Implementation & Evaluation
When: '09 dates to be determined |
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This two day workshop will combine lecture and instruction on coastal restoration with site visits to innovative research and mitigation sites in eastern North Carolina. The focus of this year’s tour will be on the current rules and practice of headwater stream and valley restoration. Participants will learn about implementation and evaluation of channel relocations, floodplain connections, in-stream structures, streambank stabilization, riparian buffer planting, and habitat enhancements. Instruction will focus on the unique aspects and challenges of coastal restoration, including special recommendations for construction activities. |
| Email: kris_bass@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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This workshop will address local challenges and present solutions about erosion and sediment control in the mountains. Learn the updates to the Erosion & Sediment Control Manual, take an indepth look at common obstacles with E&S control and solutions, and learn how to control erosion, sediment, and curb turbidity on sloped, mountainous areas. Includes vendor showcase. |
| Email: jon_calabria@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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This three day workshop is designed
to cover background, construction techniques, and bidding
methods on stream restoration projects. |
| Email: jan_patterson@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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This five-day course is designed for engineers and
designers to gain familiarity with AutoCAD as a stream monitoring
and restoration design tool. |
| Email: cathy_smith@ncsu.edu for more information. |
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