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Bioretention Summit:
Ask the Researcher


March 5-6, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
201 S. McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

Objectives:

Bioretention design, construction, and maintenance continue to evolve as the practice has become the most popular small-site stormwater control measure in the Mid-Atlantic states. However, design standards, construction specifications, and maintenance plans for bioretention often lag behind what recent applied and lab research has discovered. The purpose of this training is to deliver the most up-to-date research-based information that will lead to perhaps dramatic improvements in how bioretention cells are credited by regulators, designed by engineers and landscape architects, and built and maintained by contractors and maintenance personnel.

The training will be from 8:00am to 5:00pm each day (registration at 8am with class starting at 8:30 on Day 1).

Below is a sampling of some of the Issues to be discussed.

  • Adjusting credit awarded to bioretention installed in sandier soil environments (like the coastal plain and barrier islands)
  • How bioretention cells can be designed to capture larger fractions of water to meet infiltration and evapotranspiration goals
  • The benefits of using an internal water storage layer to enhance performance in many soil types
  • How bioretention designs can be tailored per specific target pollutants, including emerging pollutants such as thermal loads and pathogens
  • What's the best fill media?
  • How can bioretention construction be improved to increase infiltration?
  • Are bioretention devices really low maintenance?

The training is unique because it brings together three prominent Mid-Atlantic bioretention researchers to answer these and more questions. In fact, registrants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to the instructors via the website registration form so that they may be addressed during the workshop. The training will conclude with a day 2 tour to local bioretention research sites.

Continuing Education: 12 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are available for professional engineers and surveyors, approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. This course has also been approved by NC Board of Landscape Architects for 9 CEUs; Course # 7142.

Lead Presenters:

boxBill Hunt, Ph.D., P.E.

Dr. William F. Hunt is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at NC State University. As director of the Stormwater Engineering Group, he is actively involved with Best Management Practices (BMP) demonstration, applied research, and training. Bill also likes public venues in which to croon to the delight or dismay of many.
Email: bill_hunt@ncsu.edu


boxAllen P. Davis, Ph.D., PE

Allen Davis' focus at the University of Maryland Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is on water quality and physicochemical treatment processes, urban storm water quality and the concept of Low Impact Development, fundamental and applied research on practices such as bioretention, grass swales, and other technologies, He provides quantitative information on performance efficiency and design improvements. Dr. Davis holds a B.S. , a M.C.E. and a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware.
Email: apdavis@umd.edu


boxRobert G. Traver, Ph.D., PE

Dr. Traver is an Associate Professor at Villanova University and Director of Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership. Dr. Traver has been the main force in creating a Stormwater Best Management Practice Demonstration and Research Park on the Villanova Campus. Research is underway on a Stormwater Wetland, and four infiltration BMP’s. To enable continuing study into advancing research in these areas, Dr. Traver founded the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership, and serves as its director.
Email: robert.traver@villanova.edu


boxBrad Wardynski, EIT

Brad Wardynski is a master’s candidate in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NC State University and an alumnus of Michigan State University.  Brad’s research quantifies the accuracy of bioretention installation and evaluates the efficacy of current design standards.  He is also involved in the development of a new model for analysis of long-term bioretention hydrology, and is researching permeable pavement for the protection of coldwater streams.  Brad is a student member of ASCE and sits on the NC-APWA Sustainability Committee.
Email: bjwardyn@ncsu.edu

 

Who Should Attend

  • Stormwater Administrators and Managers
  • Public Works Officials
  • Engineers
  • Landscape Architects
  • Planners
  • Regulators/Government Officials

Workshop Fees

Early bird: $295
Regular: $350

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 and workshop materials.

Click here to REGISTER ONLINE!

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or check. If paying by check, make your check payable to NCSU-BAE. Mail your check and copy of your registration form to:
NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Christina Shepard

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved for our workshop participants at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Uptown Charlotte. The Group Rate is $63.90 per night. To obtain this rate, please make sure to reserve your room by February 11, 2012. To reserve your room, call the hotel at 704-372-7550 and mention our Group Name (NC State University).

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Charlotte Uptown
201 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
877-270-1393

Directions to Crowne Plaza Hotel: CLICK HERE

 

Contact Cathy Smith or Christina Shepard for questions about registration:
cathy_smith@ncsu.edu or 919-515-6780
chrissie_shepard@ncsu.edu or 919-513-2192

 

 
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