NC State University Stream Restoration Program

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Stream Restoration Program

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River Course 401: Construction Practices for Stream Restoration

October 23-24, 2008
Hampton Inn & Suites, Dobson, NC


 

This two day workshop provides practical information and field observation opportunities for contractors and construction oversight personnel involved in stream restoration construction. Participants will learn about stream restoration design concepts, in-stream structures, erosion and sediment control, streambank stabilization, and project bidding for the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program. Participants will visit an active, large-scale construction project to learn about installation of stream restoration structures, stabilization techniques, and vegetation installation. An experienced contractor will demonstrate construction techniques and answer questions related to equipment, materials, and project management.

A one-hour comprehensive examination is provided at the end of class for those who wish to receive a certificate of completion from North Carolina State University.

AGENDA - COMING SOON!

Who Should Attend

  • - Contractors with interest in stream restoration construction
  • - Construction Inspectors
  • - Construction Equipment Operators
  • - Project Managers
  • - State and Federal Agency personnel who actively review and permit stream restoration projects

Workshops will begin at 8 am to 5:30 pm each day. Lunches and snacks will be provided.

Instructors

Jan Patterson, PE, CPESC
Darrell Westmoreland, CPESC
Greg Jennings, PhD., PE
Toni Wyche Jones, EI
Wyatt Brown, LSS, CPESC


 

In Cooperation With:

NC DENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program

1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Phone: (919) 715-0476
Fax: (919) 715-2219

NCDENR EEP

North State Environmental

2889 Lowery StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101Phone: (336)725-2010 Email: darrell@nsenv.com

North State Environmental

 

Pilot view RC&D

Pilot View Inc. (RC&D)
2714 Henning Drive 
Winston-Salem, NC 27106 
336-750-0522
Email: twinfrey@pilotviewrcd.org

Surry Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

P.O. Box 218
Dobson, NC 27017
336-386-8751

USDA - CSREES Southern Regional Water Program

USDA logo

 

 

 

Agency and Vendor Links:

NC Ecosystem Ehnancement Program (EEP):
www.nceep.net
Pilot View RC&D
http://pilotview.rcdnet.org/pvhome.htm
State Construction Office (SCO):
www.nc-sco.com
North State Environmental:
www.nsenv.com
NC Forest Service Forestry Store (purchase trees):
http://nc-forestry.stores.yahoo.net/

NC Forest Service Riparian Pocket Guide:
www.dfr.state.nc.us/publications/
RiparianPocketGuide.pdf

 

Location:

Hampton Inn & Suites
150 Charlestowne Drive
Dobson, North Carolina, 27017

Driving Directions:


From I-77 - Take Exit 93 toward Dobson and turn right onto Zephyr Road. Turn right onto Twins Oaks Road - then turn right onto Charlestown Drive.

From I-74 - Merge onto I-77 South via Exit 5 towards Statesville for 8 miles. Follow directions from I-77.

From US 52 - Merge onto I-74 West toward Wytheville for 11 miles. Merge onto I-77 South via Exit 5 towards Statesville for 8 miles. follow directions from I-77.

Cross Streets - I-77 Exit 93 and Zephyr Road

Click here for a map: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/maps_directions.jhtml;jsessionid=Y2PP1ZCNRWXYGCSGBJBOD4Q?ctyhocn=INTDBHX

Registration

The registration forms and fees must be received two weeks prior to the workshop date to receive the early registration rate. Fees are nonrefundable once you have paid but you may substitute a co-worker to attend in your place.

Early Registration: $925 (if received by Oct. 8, 2008.)
Late Registration: $975 (after Oct. 8.)

Checks, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. If paying by check, please make your check payable to NC State University. Mail it with a copy of your registration to:

NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Cathy Smith

Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

 


 

To view a list of 2007 Certifications, please click here.

(You'll need Adobe Acrobat to view this file. Click here to get Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.)

Powerpoint Presentations from previous workshop: (Dec. '07):

AGENDA
Stream Restoration Basics - Greg Jennings, NCSU-BAE
Bidding and Working for NCEEP - Salam Murtada, NCEEP
Capital Projects Coordination Course - Eddy Patterson
State Construction Office - Phil Dubose
South Fork Mitchell River - Darrell Westmoreland
Sediment and Erosion Control for Stream Restoration - Wyatt Brown

Photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rivercourse/ContractorTrainingDec07

 

 

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