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Erosion and Sediment Control in the Mountains
20 September 2007

About the Workshop
This workshop addresses local challenges and presents solutions about erosion and sediment control in the mountains.  Learn the updates to the Erosion & Sediment Control Manual, take an in-depth look at common obstacles with E&S control and solutions, and learn how to control erosion, sediment, and curb turbidity on sloped, mountainous areas.  Join in the discussion session allowing industry professionals in Western North Carolina to talk about erosion control trends, success stories, challenges, and more. Discover the latest E&S products and systems during the vendor showcase and observe E&S control demonstrations.

workshop participants
erosion and sediment control products

 

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
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NCSU Soil Science Department

Who Should Attend
Grading Contractors
DevelopersBRCC EnvDept
Landscape Architects
EngineersBRCC
Site Foremen
Environmental Code Enforcement Officers
Land Owners

Professional Development Credits:
Professional Engineers and Surveyors - 4 PDHs

(Self-claim) Professional Landscape Architect
Note: Professionals seeking credits must attend the entire workshop; certificates will be awarded after completion.

Vendor Showcase:
To conduct a demonstration of your E&S control product or to reserve a display table, please contact Carter Cone at 828-665-2492 x265.
 

vendor demonstration vendor demonstration photo vendor demonstration materials

Workshop Registration Fee:
$55 per person - includes boxed lunch, refreshments and workshop materials
($150 for professionals seeking professional development hours, $300 for vendors)

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:
Transylvania Center, Blue Ridge Community College
Rooms: TRC E 100 and TRC E 103
45 Oak Park Drive
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 883-2520

For a map and directions, visit the Transylvania Center, Blue Ridge Community College’s website:

http://www.blueridge.edu/Files/Shared.php?Link=TransylvaniaDescribe&PageTitle=Transylvania%20Center

 

AGENDA
Click this link for a printable pdf file of the Agenda.

8:30-9:00
Registration
9:00-9:15
Welcome
9:15-10:00

Updates to the E&S Manual for 2007 and Local Issues

10:00-10:30
Common Problems and Solutions: Improving Erosion Control
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-11:15
E&S Control on Mountain Road Projects
11:15-11:45
Erosion Control on Slopes
11:45-12:30
Lunch and Vendor Showcase (boxed lunch provided)
12:30-1:00
Sediment and Turbidity Control
1:00-1:45
Discussion Session
1:45-3:15
Erosion and Sediment Control Product Demonstrations
3:15-4:00
Showcase of E&S Products and Systems

 

CLICK THIS LINK 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

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