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Bioretention Summit:
Ask the Researcher


May 15-16, 2013 - Washington DC Area
Hyatt Arlington - at Washington's Key Bridge
1325 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
Registration closed.

June 17-18, 2013 - Chicago
The Morton Arboretum, Sycamore Rm.
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532-1293
Registration is closed.

December 11-12, 2013 - Atlanta
City of Atlanta Dept. of Watershed Mgmt.
2nd floor Auditorium
72 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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 much of the United 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.

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The training will be from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Day 1 (registration at 8am with class starting at 8:30), and 8:00am to 12:00pm on Day 2. Powerpoints from the May 15-16 workshop can be viewed by clicking this link.

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 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.

Continuing Education: Up to 11 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) may be available for professional engineers and land surveyors, and landscape architects. Attendees may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits.

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

 

Who Should Attend

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

Workshop Fees

Registration Fee: $395

Fees include break service, lunch on Day 1, 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

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to bae_training@ncsu.edu to receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellation requests received on or after the workshop date will be ineligible for refund.

 

Hotel Accommodations

 

The Glenn: 110 Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-521-2250
Closest to the City of Atanta offices.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta Downtown:
111 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-524-7000
Four to five blocks from the City of Atlanta offices.

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown:161 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-589-1111
Five to six blocks from the City of Atlanta offices.

Omni Hotel at CNN Center: 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-0000

 

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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