- 100 Series: Stream Assessment
- RC 101 - Stream Morphology Assessment
- RC 121 - Total Station Applications for Stream Assessment
- RC 131 - Assessment and Identification of Riparian Vegetation
- RC 141 - Sediment Monitoring - Field Techniques
- RC 151 - Water Quality Monitoring Using Automated Samplers
- RC 161 - Aquatic Insect Taxonomy and Pollution Ecology
- 200 Series: Stream Restoration Design
- 300 Series: Hydraulic and Sediment Modeling
- 400 Series: Restoration Implementation
- 500 Series: Monitoring of Restoration
| 100 Series: Stream Assessment | ||
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| RC 101 | Stream Morphology Assessment | 3 days |
This 3-day workshop provides an overview of stream processes related to channel and floodplain formation, bankfull stage identification, regional hydraulic geometry curves, applications of the Rosgen classification system for natural streams in the Southeast, and stream stability assessment. Students work in small groups in the field to measure stream physical conditions and calculate stream morphology relationships for channel dimension, pattern, and profile. Students also learn about field techniques for measuring streambank erosion, pebble count techniques for substrate analysis, and channel stability.
Instructors: Greg Jennings, Phd, PE, Barbara Doll, PE, Jan Patterson, PE, Jason Zink, PE, Zan Price, PE Click here to download the MORPHOLOGY DATA SPREADSHEET. Click the following links to view the PRESENTATIONS in pdf format:Registration Fee: $575 Workshop Date: April 6-8, 2010 Click here to REGISTER ONLINE! Hotel Reservations: Please click here for recommended hotels. |
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| RC 121 | Total Station Applications for Stream Assessment | 1 day |
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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; longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, topographic features, and structures; and using a total station for annual stream monitoring. The course will take place at a recently completed stream restoration project. Participants should be prepared to spend the day outside. Parking details and instructions on where to meet in Brevard will be emailed to all registrants a week before the workshop date. Please provide your cell phone number when registering. Lunch will be on your own, at any of several area restaurants. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Instructors: Jason Zink,PE, Zan Price, PE, Barbara Doll, PE Registration Fee: $275 |
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| RC 131 | Assessment and Identification of Riparian Vegetation | 2 days |
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This two-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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Lead Instructor: Karen Hall Registration Fee: $275 | ||
| RC 141 | Sediment Monitoring - Field Techniques | 1 day |
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This one-day field workshop will introduce students to field techniques for in-stream sediment sampling. Participants will gain experience with active and passive techniques for monitoring transport of both suspended sediment and bedload. Specific sampling methods will include: depth-integrated and single stage samplers for suspended sediment; Helley-Smith and trap bedload samplers; and characterization of bed materials using pebble counts, pavement/subpavement samples, and scour chains. Participants should be prepared to work in streams and spend the day outside, regardless of weather conditions. Jason Zink,PE, Zan Price, PE Registration Fee: $175 |
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| RC 151 | Water Quality Monitoring Using Automated Samplers | 1 day |
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Water quality data is essential in determining a course of action in almost every water related issue or situation. From stormwater assessment to development impact, from non point source pollution to maintenance of high quality waters, from pre and post restoration monitoring to performance of a treatment method, all issues require detailed accurate and consistent water quality data. The use of automated samplers can provide consistent, continuous sampling and discharge, water depth, and velocity data far beyond that available with grab and/or static sampling techniques. Automated samplers can also introduce many challenges in collecting the desired data. Shift the odds in favor of successful and accurate data collection by attending this 1-day training session on the following topics:
Instructors: Dan Line, PE, Jamie Blackwell, Mike Shaffer Sponsored by: NCSU Stream Restoration Program and Johnston, Inc.
Registration Fee: $150 Click here to REGISTER ONLINE!
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| RC 161 | Aquatic Insect Taxonomy and Pollution Ecology | 3 days |
Benthic macroinvertebrate larvae (aquatic insects) play key roles in many regulatory water quality programs in North Carolina. Not only are these insects used to detect water pollution problems, but are also used to determine if streams are perennial features, and are proposed for use in stream restoration projects as success criteria. Despite the value of this group of organisms in North Carolina's regulatory programs, very little is known about these bugs. This workshop will introduce the participants to the basic ecology and taxonomy of aquatic insects. We will spend most of the time learning family level identification of mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies (or EPT); however, other groups also will be discussed. Please click here for more information. Lead Instructor: Dave Penrose Registration Fee: $475 |
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