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Stormwater BMPs for Seasonally High Water Tables

November 12, 2013 - Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County Extension
6206 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
Driving Directions: http://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu/contact-us/

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About the workshop:

The coastal plain, while often sandy, poses a significant challenge to designers of stormwater BMPs: seasonally high water tables (SHWTs). Because of SHWTz, practices such as bioretention and permeable pavement are often unable to be used. In their place, wet ponds and some small-scale practices like above ground water harvesting systems, swales and vegetated filter strips are used. This one-day training will focus on three of these practices, with a special emphasis on wet pond retrofits and rainwater harvesting. How to site, design, and construct each will be the focus of the workshop and NCSU's revised Rainwater Harvester ™ model will be demonstrated and used as part of the class. Participants are asked to bring laptop computers for the model demonstration.

This training is specifically targeted toward designers in Coastal Plain of the Carolinas.

This workshop offers 6 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. The training is also co-sponsored by Belle W. Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, Clemson University Extension. Clemson University Extension logo

Who Should Attend

Engineers
Landscape Architects
Stormwater Managers
Land Surveyors
Regulators
Contractors

Workshop Fees

Early bird rate: $115

Regular rate: $150

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.

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

Instructors

Faculty of NCSU Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Faculty of NC Cooperative Extension Service
Clemson University - Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science faculty

Directions/Map to Workshop Locations

Driving Directions: http://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu/contact-us/

AGENDA

Day 1
8:30am	Registration
9:00am	Challenges of SCM design in coastal areas
	Natural and engineered wetlands for stormwater management
10:30	Break (15 minutes)
	Retrofitting wet ponds to improve their performance
	Urban trees as stormwater BMPs: a look at Silva Cells
12:00	Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm	Overview of rainwater harvesting systems
	Rainwater harvesting research for improved system performance
2:30	Break (15 minutes)
	Rainwater Harvester Model Demonstration
	Optional field tour to green street/Silva Cells
4:30pm	Adjourn

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