Deep Dive into Constructed Stormwater Wetlands
Agenda
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Presented by: Sheila Rayman, P.E. & Dr. Michael Liptak
Agenda
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Constructed stormwater wetlands: A definition
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Myths, mistakes, and common misconceptions
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Types and applications of constructed wetlands
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Planning a constructed stormwater wetland
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How to remove pollutants using a constructed stormwater wetland
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Tips for success: operations, maintenance, and management
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.0 HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
2.0 ASFPM CECs
ICC - International Code Council
.2 CEUs (Sitework)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 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 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 2.0 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 is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; 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:
2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Dr. Michael A. Liptak, PhD
Senior Ecologist at EnviroScience, Inc.Dr. Liptak specializes in wetland ecology, wetland restoration, and mitigation wetland design. He earned a B.S. in Biology at the University of Toledo and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science at Ohio State University under the noted wetland ecologist Dr. William Mitsch. He has over 25 years of experience in wetlands research and consulting and is a Certified Senior Ecologist (Ecological Society of America). Dr. Liptak’s primary responsibilities at EnviroScience Inc. include wetland mitigation planning, wetland assessments and delineations, technical report preparation, and permitting. He is a member of the Society of Wetlands Scientists and the Ecological Society of America, and regularly gives seminars on wetland issues and regulations.
Sheila Rayman, P.E.
Director of Compliance Services EnviroScience, Inc.Ms. Rayman, is EnviroScience’s most experienced environmental engineer specializing in stormwater design and permitting and is the Director of EnviroScience’s Compliance Services Practice Area. She has spent 26 years as a consultant and municipal engineer, project manager, stormwater compliance advisor, and infrastructure and restoration designer. She has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Akron, Ohio and is a registered engineer in six states. Ms. Rayman has extensive experience in infrastructure assessments, optimization, planning, and design; stormwater and wet weather master planning; and construction management and inspections. Her wide range of experience includes implementation of stormwater retrofits in urban areas, environmental studies, compliance with government regulations, and flood plain permitting and certifications. Ms. Rayman maintains a strong focus on stormwater management and incorporating green rather than gray solutions to both new and redeveloped areas.
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: Deep Dive into Constructed Stormwater Wetlands
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 2-hour course defines and analyzes constructed stormwater wetlands for design professionals. The course begins by defining constructed stormwater wetlands and dispelling common myths and misconceptions before diving deep into the applications, planning, operation, maintenance and management of various types of constructed wetlands.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define a constructed stormwater wetland and identify common myths, mistakes and misconceptions.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to review the different types of constructed stormwater wetlands and their applications.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain how to plan a constructed stormwater wetland and discuss operations, maintenance and management.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze strategies to remove pollutants from stormwater using a constructed stormwater wetland.
LUs: 2.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with sitework
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/12/2025
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.
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