Workshops and Short Courses
The NC State University Stream Restoration Program offers a variety of workshops and short courses throughout the year on selected topics and typically include case studies, design practices, updates of state and local regulations, and site tours. These workshops are held throughout the state of North Carolina. Class space may be limited due to the classroom size or to facilitate a better learning environment.
The NC Board of Engineers and Surveyors has approved the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering as a sponsor of continuing education programs. Upon successful completion of a workshop, we send a list of attendees' names directly to the Board of Examiners. Landscape Architects, planners, and others may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits.
Workshop and Conference Coordinator:
Cathy Smith
(919) 515-6780
cathy_smith at ncsu dot edu
List of current workshops and short courses:
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River Course Level I: Stream Classification and Assessment Level II: Stream Restoration Design Principles Level III: Advanced Stream Restoration Design Principles Level IV: Stream Restoration Project Implementation and Evaluation |
Introduction to Taxonomy and Pollution Ecology July 15-17, 2008
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Stream Restoration Construction Training This three day workshop is designed to cover background, construction techniques, and bidding methods on stream restoration projects. December 5-7, 2007 |
Total Station Applications for Stream Assessment Total stations are frequently used to collect three-dimensional data during the assessment, construction, and monitoring phases of stream restoration. This one-day course will allow students to work in small groups with instructors to gain familiarity with total station techniques. Topics will include: total station fundamentals; surveying of longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, topographic features, and structures; and using a total station for annual stream monitoring. new dates to be announced..... |
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AutoCAD Use for Stream Monitoring and 3-D Stream Restoration This five-day course is designed for engineers and designers to gain familiarity with AutoCAD as a stream monitoring and restoration design tool. Date to be announced.... |
Assessment and Identification of Riparian Vegetation This one-day course will introduce students to vegetation assessment of riparian areas along streams that will potentially be restored. Existing riparian condition will be examined and discussed in both classroom and field settings. Topics will include stream bank stability from a vegetative perspective, evaluation of current plant inventory, invasive vegetation issues, and potential planting constraints. Identification of common riparian plants of North Carolina will also be discussed during field sessions. Students will be given handouts with information on how to identify individual riparian plants. new dates to be announced..... |
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Coastal Restoration Tour - Implementation & Evaluation 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 lecture portions of the tour will feature NCSU faculty, consulting engineers, and a mitigation banking expert experienced with coastal projects. The sites we will visit include small headwater streams, reference streams, and a tidal creek and marsh 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. Attendees will benefit from having prior training in stream assessment and restoration design. May 1-2, 2008 |
Management of Invasive and Exotic Vegetation in Riparian Areas 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. August 5, 2008 |
