Agenda

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HalfMoon Education Live Webinar in conjunction with Erosion Control Services (ECS)

Thursday, February 29, 2024
8:30 am – 3:30 pm MST

 

The Five Principles of Construction
Presented by: R. Curtin

  • Stormwater Management
  • Managing communication
  • Managing work
  • Managing water
  • Managing erosion
  • Managing sediment

Dewatering
Presented by: R. Curtin

  • Definition
  • Process
  • Permitting

Implementing Erosion Control Best Practices
Presented by: H. Tolman

  • Understanding erosion
  • Preventive measures
  • Engineered solutions
  • Natural and sustainable methods
  • Challenges and future direction

Implementing Rain Gardens for Stormwater Management
Presented by: H. Tolman

  • Definition and purpose
  • Concept and design
  • Environmental, aesthetic, social, and economic benefits
  • Plant selection and implementation
  • Maintenance and upkeep

Utah’s Long-Term Stormwater Management Requirements
Presented by: H. Tolman

  • 80% rule and construction requirements
  • Municipal requirements
  • Property owner requirements
  • Plans and agreements
  • Future direction

Utah Stormwater Project Case Studies
Presented by: S. Jack Hinners

  • Institutional
  • Streets and public spaces
  • Bioretention design and performance
    • Flood management vs stormwater management
    • Planting and maintenance
    • Multi-functional design

 

Webinar Instructions

All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled.

Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps       Hardware: 2GB RAM or more

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Sitework)

Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in Utah.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
6.5 ASFPM CECs

Speakers

Ryan Curtin

Erosion Control Services

Mr. Curtin is the stormwater manager at Erosion Control Services and oversees the UPDES program at the company. Before joining ECS, Mr. Curtin served as the construction program coordinator for Utah DWQ for three years and on the stormwater team with UDOT for a year. Prior to moving to Utah, Mr. Curtin worked as a consultant for four years implementing MS4 permits across multiple different regions. He holds a B.S. degree in Earth Science with a minor in Soil Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Sarah Jack Hinners

University of Utah

Ms. Jack Hinners is the director of conservation and research at Red Butte Garden on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. An urban and landscape ecologist, she has a B.A. degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from McGill University and a PhD degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to her current position, she was on the faculty of the Department of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University for 12 years and founded the Center for Ecological Planning and Design. She has been studying and teaching about stormwater green infrastructure from an interdisciplinary perspective for over a decade and has multiple stormwater reference sites on the University of Utah campus, most notably the Landscape Lab. Ms. Jack Hinners has also taken a leadership role in stewardship of Red Butte Creek on campus, and in her current position at Red Butte Garden, she continues to study and advocate for landscape practices that support and enhance the health of our urban streams and riparian ecosystems.

Hank Tolman, CPESC

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

Mr. Tolman, is the president and owner of AccenaGroup, a company that has served Utah and surrounding states as stormwater plans and consulting experts since 2007. His industry certifications include QSWPPP, Utah RSI, CISEC, and CPESC. Mr. Tolman has presented several times at APWA conferences, CASQA, Stormcon, and other industry conferences. He has consulted on EPA and Utah State consent decrees and regularly guest lectured for construction management classes at BYU and UVU.

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: Current Issues in Utah Stormwater Management

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course focuses on stormwater management requirements and practices for design professionals in Utah. The course will explore state and municipal requirements and look at specific practices related to erosion control, dewatering, and rain garden creation. The course includes engineered solutions to stormwater management goals as well as natural and more sustainable practices such as the implementation of rain gardens.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define the practice of dewatering and explain the process and permitting.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to evaluate various preventive measures to control erosion, including engineered solutions and natural/sustainable methods.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify the environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits of using rain gardens for stormwater management.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze rain garden design, select appropriate plants, and perform the necessary maintenance and upkeep.

Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to discuss stormwater management requirements and case studies that are specific to Utah.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with site development and landscaping.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.