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Stream Restoration Program

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River Course 401: Construction Practices for Stream Restoration

October 13-14, 2009
Banner Elk Town Hall, Banner Elk, 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. Participants will visit an active, large-scale construction project on Shawneehaw Creek to learn about installation of stream restoration structures, stabilization techniques, and vegetation installation. A tour of the Linville River restoration, constructed in 2008, will also allow participants to see a completed project. Members of the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program will be on hand to answer questions. An experienced contractor, North State Environmental, will demonstrate construction techniques and answer questions related to equipment, materials, and project management. A variety of construction plans and bid documents will be available for review and discussion.

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. This workshop offers up to 12 PDHs (professional development hours) for professional engineers, approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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 each day. Lunches and snacks will be provided.

Topics Include:

  • Overview of Stream Restoration
  • In-Stream Structures
  • Site Stabilization Using Vegetation
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Construction Contractor Perspective
  • Erosion Control Product Overview
  • NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
  • Field Tours:
    • Shawneehaw Creek (under construction)
    • Linville River (constructed in 2008)

* Examples of Construction Plans and Specifications will be available for review and discussion.

Instructors

Greg Jennings, PhD., PE
Jan Patterson, PE, CPESC
Darrell Westmoreland, CPESC
Stephen Joyce
Karen Hall
Wyatt Brown, LSS, CPESC

Location:

Banner Elk Town Hall
200 Park Avenue
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-5398

Accommodations:

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk
http://www.bestwestern.com/

1615 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604-9708
828-898-4571

There is a room block at the Best Western for this workshop offering room rates of $69.00 per night. Please call the hotel directly to book your room: 877-877-4553 and mention "NCSU River Course 401" to receive this rate.

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 September 28, 2009.)
Late Registration: $975 (after September 28, 2009.)

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!

 

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 Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336)725-2010
Email: darrell@nsenv.com

North State Environmental

 

Agency and Vendor Links:

NC Ecosystem Ehnancement Program (EEP):
www.nceep.net		 North State Environmental:
www.nsenv.com
State Construction Office (SCO):
www.nc-sco.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

 

 

 

To view a list of Certifications, please click here.

 

2008 Photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rivercourse/08OctRC401

2007 Photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rivercourse/07DecRC401Construction#

 

 

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