Bioretention Workshop

March 19-20, 2009 - Hickory, NC
Hickory Metro Convention Center,
1960 13th Ave. Drive SE • Hickory, NC 28602
REGISTER ONLINE for March 19-20!

April 22-23, 2009 - Raleigh, NC
Ruby C. McSwain Education Center, JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
REGISTER ONLINE for April 22-23!

About the workshop:

As bioretention becomes a more standard practice to treat stormwater runoff in North Carolina, its design, construction, and maintenance continues to evolve.  This 1.5 day workshop is designed for those who are either considering or are actively designing or reviewing the designs of bioretention areas in North Carolina's Piedmont.  The latest research findings are incorporated into design, construction and maintenance recommendations for bioretention areas.  A sample design model will be distributed and attendees will spend some time working on an actual bioretention design case study from the North Carolina Piedmont. There will be a field tour of local bioretention facilities at the end of Day 1.

This workshop offers 10 PDHs (professional development hours) for professional engineers and surveyors, authorized by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Other professionals may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits. We will provide a certificate of attendance at the conclusion of the workshop.

This workshop is sponsored by: NC State University Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, NC Cooperative Extension, City of Raleigh, and City of Winston-Salem.

Who Should Attend

• Engineers
• Landscape Architects
• Stormwater Managers
• Land Surveyors
• Regulators
• All others who either design, review, or construct bioretention cells

Participants are asked to bring a laptop, if possible.

Workshop Fees

Early bird professional rate: $195
Early bird Gov't/Non-profit rate: $145

Regular professional rate: $250
Regular gov't/nonprofit rate: $200

Early bird fees apply if registering at least 2 weeks in advance of the workshop date. Within 2 weeks, regular fees apply.
Fees include break service, lunch on Day 1 and workshop materials.

To register online, please scroll back up to the top and click the Registration link for the desired workshop.
Make your check payable to NCSU-BAE. (Mastercard and Visa are also accepted.)
Mail your check and copy of your registration form to:
NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Cathy Smith

Instructors

• Faculty of NCSU Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering
• Faculty of NC Cooperative Extension Service

Click here to view instructor bios.

Directions/Map to Workshop Locations

Directions to Raulston Arboretum: http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/visit/visitor_information/directions.html

Directions to Hickory Metro Convention Center:
http://www.hickoryconventions.com/directions.asp

The Hickory Metro Convention Center is conveniently located off Interstate 40, exit 125, at: 1960 13th Ave. Drive SE • Hickory, NC 28602 • Phone (828) 324-8600

For hotel accommodations in Hickory:
http://forsyth.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=contact

For hotel accommodations in Raleigh:
Raleigh-Brownstone Downtown, 1707 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 27605; 919-828-0811
Comfort Inn Arena, 1200 Hurricane Alley Way at Trinity Rd. , Raleigh 27607, Phone: (919) 854-0502

AGENDA

Contact Cathy Smith for questions about registration:
cathy_smith@ncsu.edu or 919-515-6780.