River Course I. Stream Classification and Assessment
This workshop provides an overview of stream processes related to channel formation, biological functions in streams, bankfull stage identification, North Carolina regional curves, applications of the Rosgen classification system for natural streams in the Southeast, stream stability, and channel evolution. Field exercises will teach participants how to identify bankfull stage and apply the Rosgen stream classification system under various conditions. The workshop addresses techniques for morphological assessments of stream condition, stream stability, stream potential, and evaluation of stream restoration. The associated field exercises will demonstrate techniques for measuring stream bank erosion, cross sectional surveys, longitudinal profiles, substrate analyses, and channel stability.
View powerpoint presentations from Sept. 24-26 '07 workshop below. You will need Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to view these PDF files. Get Acrobat Reader at Adobe.com.
- Introduction: Stream Assessment (10,227 kb)
- Stream Classification (10,495 kb)
- Stream Stability (7,113 kb)
- Biological Functions and Restoration Assessment Using Aquatic Insects (6,487 kb)
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River Course II. Stream Restoration Design Principles
This workshop will teach principles of natural channel design for various types of stream restoration projects. Participants will survey a reference reach and analyze data to develop design parameters. They will also work through the process of designing stream channel dimension, pattern, and profile and preliminary channel layout and apply basic sediment transport calculation. Other topics include in-stream structures, biological considerations for stream restoration, hydrologic modeling, plan sheet development, specifications, permitting, and construction. Participants will visit several local restoration sites. Basic understanding of stream assessment and classification are required prerequisites.
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River Course III. Advanced Stream Restoration Design
This workshop will teach applications of stream restoration design including sediment transport calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stream channel layout in CAD, and in-stream structure design. Participants will work on design projects using available topographic information and computer software to test several design methodologies. Basic understanding of stream assessment, classification, and natural channel design principles are required prerequisites.
River Course IV. Stream Restoration Project Implementation and Evaluation - 2008 Dates to be announced.
Spring 2008 Workshops - Raleigh, NC - (These Raleigh workshops are full. Registering will place you on a waitlist.)
River Course I - March 18-20, 2008 - Registration fee: $475 - FULL
River Course II - April 14-16, 2008 - Registration fee: $525 - FULL
River Course III - May 6-8, 2008 - Registration fee: $525 - FULL
Please scroll down to see the Fall 2008 Raleigh Workshops - Registration is now open for the Fall.
Workshop Location for RC I and II:
J. Edward Booth Field Learning Laboratory
4000 Chi Road
Raleigh, NC
Directions from Raleigh's Beltline (I-40/440):
Exit at Lake Wheeler Road (exit #297). Go south on Lake Wheeler Rd. (away from downtown Raleigh) for approximately 1 mile. Continue on Lake Wheeler Rd. through the traffic light at Tryon Rd. Go approximately 1/2 mile and turn left at Chi Rd., which is a gravel road.
Recommended Hotels for RC I and II in Raleigh:
The first two hotels listed are closest to the workshop location - about 5-7 minutes drive. The latter two are in the downtown area within walking distance to restaurants/entertainment - about 20-25 minutes drive.
Holiday Inn and Suites, 5630 Dillard Dr., Cary 27511; 919-851-1220
Wingate Inn, 1542 Mechanical Blvd., Garner; 919-779-7441
Clarion Hotel State Capitol (Downtown), 320 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 27603; 919-832-0501
Raleigh-Brownstone Downtown, 1707 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 27605; 919-828-0811
Workshop Location for RC III in Raleigh:
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh-Cary I-40 RBC Center
111 Hampton Woods Lane, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607
Tel: +1-919-233-1798
If you need accommodations, please make your reservations directly with the hotel. Directions or a map can also be obtained by clicking the hotel link above.
Summer 2008 Workshops - Asheville, NC
River Course I - May 19-21, 2008 - Registration fee: $475 - FULL
River Course II - June 16-18, 2008 - Registration fee: $525 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
River Course III - Not offered in Asheville
Location:
The North Carolina Arboretum Auditorium
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
Please visit the NC Arboretum's website for driving directions:
http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/Driving_Directions.htm
Recommended Hotels for Asheville Workshop:
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall, 890 Brevard Rd., Asheville; 828-665-4000
Bent Creek Lodge, 10 Parkway Crescent, Arden; 828-665-9040
Country Inn & Suites, 845 Brevard Rd., Asheville; 828-670-9000
Hampton Inn Biltmore Square, Asheville; 828-667-2022
Renaissance Hotel (downtown Asheville), 31 Woodfin St., Asheville; 828-225-5563 (20 minutes from Arboretum)
Fall 2008 Workshops - Raleigh, NC
River Course I - Sept. 30-Oct 2, 2008 - Registration fee: $475 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
River Course II - Oct. 14-16, 2008 - Registration fee: $525 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
River Course III - Not offered.
Location:
J. Edward Booth Field Learning Laboratory
4000 Chi Road
Raleigh, NC
Directions from Raleigh's Beltline (I-40/440):
Exit at Lake Wheeler Road (exit #297). Go south on Lake Wheeler Rd. (away from downtown Raleigh) for approximately 1 mile. Continue on Lake Wheeler Rd. through the traffic light at Tryon Rd. Go approximately 1/2 mile and turn left at Chi Rd., which is a gravel road.
Recommended Hotels for Raleigh workshop:
The first two hotels listed are closest to the workshop location - about 5-7 minutes drive. The latter two are in the downtown area within walking distance to restaurants/entertainment - about 20-25 minutes drive.
Holiday Inn and Suites, 5630 Dillard Dr., Cary 27511; 919-851-1220
Wingate Inn, 1542 Mechanical Blvd., Garner; 919-779-7441
Clarion Hotel State Capitol (Downtown), 320 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 27603; 919-832-0501
Raleigh-Brownstone Downtown, 1707 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 27605; 919-828-0811
The workshops are limited to 40 people. The registration fee includes workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break service each day, and transportation to the field sites.
DUE DATES AND CANCELLATION POLICY : Payment is due at least 3 weeks in advance of the workshop date. Due to the typical occurrence of long waitlists, we will not hold your seat if payment has not been received in advance. Fees are nonrefundable if canceled within two weeks of the workshop date. Make checks payable to: NC State University. Sorry, no credit cards accepted. Mail your check with a copy of your registration form to:
NCSU Water Quality Group
Campus Box 7637
Raleigh, NC 27695-7637
Attn: Workshop Coordinator
