NC State University Stream Restoration Program

Course Description: This 2-day workshop provides an overview of field techniques utilized in geomorphic monitoring of stream restoration projects. Students work in small groups in the field to complete a total station survey of a restored stream. They learn how to survey a longitudinal profile, permanent cross sections, and in-stream structures. Students also learn about field techniques for pebble counts to characterize bed materials. Participants analyze and process the survey data in the classroom using Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD. This workshop requires experience with total station surveys and completion of RC 101 or equivalent background in stream morphology assessment.

Instructors: Greg Jennings, Phd, PE, Barbara Doll, PE, Jason Zink,PE, Zan Price, PE

Registration Fee: $475
Class limited to: 24 participants
Prerequisites: Must have experience with total station
Professional Development Hours (PDH) approved: tba
Date: April 29-30, 2009
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC

Directions: Located on Ambassador Loop on Town Hall Campus. The campus is off North Academy Street, between Chapel Hill Road and Chatham Street in downtown Cary.

Workshop has been CANCELLED