Agenda

Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021
11:00 am – 1:00 pm CST

Presented by Curran E Mohney

 

Agenda:
Role of vegetation in slope stability
When to use vegetation for stabilization vs. combined methods
Techniques for vegetated slope stabilization
Methods for combined structure/vegetation stabilization

 

Webinar Instructions

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
2.0 PDHs

Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:  (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
2.0 LU|HSW

Landscape Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours

LA CES:  (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
2.0 HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers:
Pending

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
See each course listing for the type and amount of each continuing education credit
available. Individual courses for landscape architects, engineers and architects are not
subject to pre-approval. HalfMoon Education does not apply for landscape courses in
FL, NC, and NJ, unless expressly stated.

HalfMoon Education Certifying Entities
Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
American Institute of Certified Planners (APA)
Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059),
Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (No. S-0130),
and North Dakota.

Course-by-Course Organizations:
International Society of Arboriculture
Society of American Foresters
Association of State Floodplain Managers

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for landscape architects, engineers and architects via its registration with the
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the
Commissioner §79-1.5(i)(2), §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).

Speakers

Curran E. Mohney

Engineering Geologist for the Oregon Department of Transportation

Mr. Mohney is the Engineering Geology Program leader for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Engineering Geology Program at ODOT encompasses site characterization, subsurface exploration, slopes and embankments, geologic hazards, groundwater, geotechnical instrumentation, and planning and research activities. In this role, he also oversees the Unstable Slopes (landslide/rockfall) Program for ODOT. He is a registered geologist and a certified engineering geologist in Oregon with over 25 years of experience in Oregon and the western states. Mr. Mohney has been the Engineering Geology Program leader since 2004. Prior to this, he had been a staff and project-level geologist for consulting firms and the mining industry as well as for ODOT. He is a graduate of the Geology Program at Portland State University. During his professional career, Mr. Mohney has been involved in the investigation, design, and mitigation of hundreds of landslides and rockfalls.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Biostabilization Improvements on steep to Moderate Slopes

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines methods to achieve stability of moderate to steep slopes using biostabilization/vegetation techniques..

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the role of vegetation in stabilizing slopes.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and explain techniques for achieving slope stabilization with vegetation.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to determine when to use vegetation for slope stabilization versus using other methods.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe methods for combined structure and vegetation stabilization.

LUs: 2.0                                                                                            LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site evaluation and improvement

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 11/20/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.