Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification

July 22-23, 2008 - Charlotte, NC
NC Cooperative Extension Center, Mecklenburg County
Directions: http://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=contact

REGISTER ME for July 22-23!

July 24-25, 2008 - Boone, NC
Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd. Boone, NC 28607
Directions: http://watauga.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=contact

REGISTER ME for July 24-25!

October 7-8, 2008 - Wilson, NC
City Operations Center Training Room, 1800 Herring Ave., Wilson, NC 27894
Directions: please scroll down to find these directions.

REGISTER ME for Oct. 7-8!

October 16-17, 2008 - Apex, NC
Apex Town Hall - 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
Directions: http://www.apexnc.org/docs/around_apex/townHallDirections.pdf

REGISTER ME for Oct. 16-17!

December 3-4, 2008 - Raleigh, NC
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
Driving Directions: http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/visit/visitor_information/directions.html

REGISTER ME for Dec. 3-4!

About the workshop:

Larger cities and towns across the State of North Carolina must manage rainfall that runs off roads, streets and parking lots. This runoff is called stormwater. To manage stormwater, many stormwater treatment devices have been built. You may have seen these as you have been driving in urban areas. Retention ponds, bioretention areas, stormwater wetlands, permeable pavement, and level spreaders are devices that are commonly used. These devices must have annual maintenance to continue to function properly. Some municipalities are considering hiring contractors to do this work, but it is a specialized area, making education and training important before you begin. As a result of his training you will:

• Understand stormwater and how it affects drinking water quality
• Understand stormwater management devices used in North Carolina and how they function
• Understand maintenance requirements of each stormwater practice
• Be eligible to take a test at the conclusion of the training to be certified

Please click this link to view Certification Exam Results for past workshops.

This workshop offers 7 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.

Who Should Attend

• Commercial Landscapers
• Property Managers
• Owners
• Homeowners Associations

Workshop Fees

Early bird professional rate: $175
Early bird Gov't/Non-profit rate: $120

Regular professional rate: $225
Regular gov't/nonprofit rate: $180

Early bird fees apply if registering two weeks in advance of the workshop date. If you are registering within 2 weeks of the date, regular fees apply.
Refunds will be given if canceling at least one week before the workshop date. If you cancel within one week, there will be no refund but we can apply your paid fee towards a future workshop or a substitute from your office. Please notify cathy_smith@ncsu.edu of any cancellations. Fees include workshop materials, continental breakfast and break service on days one and two, and lunch on day one only.

To register online, please click the 'Register Me' link above for the appropriate workshop. You may pay by check, Visa or Mastercard. If paying by check, please make your check payable to NCSU-BAE.
Mail your check and copy of your registration confirmation to:
NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Cathy Smith

Principle Instructors

Dr. William F. Hunt, III, Ph.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in North Carolina State University's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Dr. Hunt holds degrees in Civil Engineering (NCSU, B.S.), Economics (NCSU, B.S.), Biological and Agricultural Engineering (NCSU, M.S.) and Agricultural and Biological Engineering, (Penn State, Ph.D.). He is a registered PE in North Carolina.

Since 2000, Hunt has assisted with the design, installation, and/or monitoring of over 70 stormwater best management practices (BMPs), including bioretention, stormwater wetlands, innovative wet ponds, green roofs, permeable pavement, water harvesting/cistern systems and level spreaders. He teaches 15-20 short courses and workshops each year on stormwater BMP design, function, and maintenance throughout North Carolina and the US.

Bill Lord - Area Environmental Agent, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. Mr. Lord has received a BS degree in Horticulture and an MS degree in Entomology from NC State University. A 25-year veteran of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Mr. Lord has experience in stormwater runoff, nutrient and pesticide management, and plant growth. He has supervised the construction and maintenance of several stormwater practices including stormwater wetlands, wet ponds, and bioretention areas. He also pioneered research on mosquito populations in stormwater facilities across North Carolina. Mr. Lord is a member of NC Cooperative Extension's Watershed Education Network and the Neuse Education Team. Annually, he conducts 12 to 15 workshops on stormwater management practice construction and maintenance throughout North Carolina and the US.

Jon Hathaway, E.I. - is an Extension Engineer with North Carolina State University's  Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.

AGENDA

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

Directions to City of Wilson, Operations Center.

Please park in the Employee’s Parking Lot!!

From Raleigh

Take US-64 East for about 13.8 miles and merge onto US 264 East.  You will travel 16.7 miles and then will take US-264-Alt. West exit. (Exit 36B).  Go .2 miles and turn right onto US-264 Alt. E.  Go approximately 6.5 miles this will be Raleigh Road/Hines Street.  Turn Left onto Atlantic Christian College Drive West.  Go approximately .8 miles and take a slight right onto Raleigh Road NE.  Go approximate ¾ mile and turn Left onto Herring Avenue/NC-42.  Go .9 miles and the City of Wilson Operations Center will be on the right at the stoplight.

From Kinston

Take US-258 travel 12.6 miles to Snow Hill.  Turn Left onto Kingold Blvd./US 258 Truck/NC58.  Continue to follow NC-58 N. approximately 24.8 miles.  Turn Right onto Ward Blvd./NC-58 N./US 301 N.  Travel approximately 1.5 miles and take the NC 42 E Ramp towards Wilson/Pinetops.  Turn Left at the top of the ramp onto NC 42.  Cross the bridge and go to the first stoplight and turn Left into the City of Wilson Operations Center.

From Goldsboro

Take US-117 towards Wilson.  Go approximately 19.6 miles and turn right onto US 301 N.  Travel 5.5 miles and take the NC 42 E Ramp towards Wilson/Pinetops.  Turn Left at the top of the ramp onto NC 42.  Cross the bridge and go to the first stoplight and turn Left into the City of Wilson Operations Center.