Harnessing the Power of Waves to Reverse Coastal Erosion
Agenda
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Presented by: Peter M. Hanrahan, CPESC
The Impacts of Climate Change
- Sea level rise
- More intense storm events
- Increased coastal flooding
- Reef loss
- Economic impacts
- Cultural issues
Coastal Resiliency
- Understanding the projections
- Strategy and planning
- Implications for coastal communities
- Decisions regarding protection vs. abandonment
Current Practices
- Hard armoring
- Jetties/groins
- Beach nourishment
- Living shorelines
Going on Offense and Wave Attenuation
- Designing with nature
- Harnessing the power of wave action
- Building and rebuilding beaches
- Creating artificial reefs
- Case studies and lessons learned
Conclusions/Questions and Answers
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.0 HSW PDHs
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.
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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.
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Speakers
Peter M. Hanrahan, CPESC
Principal of Hanrahan Environmental, LLCMr. Hanrahan is a certified professional in erosion and sediment control, and he has more than 45 years of industry experience. In addition to presentations in Canada, Taiwan and the Dominican Republic, he has also presented at the national level for many organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, the Land Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association. His articles have been published in many industry magazines, including Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect & Specifier News. He has produced webinars for the International Erosion Control Association, HalfMoon Education, Forester University, the International Association of Hydroseeding Professionals, the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, the Saco Watershed Collaborative and Stormwater University. He has also served as a guest lecturer at the University of Mississippi, Ohio Northern University, The University of New England, the University of Maine, and Vermont Technical College. Mr. Hanrahan has also been active in industry organizations. He was national president of the International Management Council in 1991-92, and also served four terms (2010-13) as president of the Northeast Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association. He was also a founding board member of that organization’s Great Rivers Chapter. Mr. Hanrahan is also a member of the Senior Advisory Committee and Strategic Advisory Committees for Envirocert International, a member of the Stormwater University Advisory Board, and a member of the Editorial Review Board of the International Erosion Control Association.
AIA Info
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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: Harnessing the Power of Waves to Reverse Coastal Erosion
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This two-hour course explores innovative strategies to address coastal erosion by harnessing the natural power of waves and implementing coastal resiliency practices. The course focuses on the impacts of climate change on coastal environments, current practices for mitigating erosion, and forward-looking approaches such as wave attenuation and artificial reef creation.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to analyze the impacts of climate change on coastal erosion, including sea level rise, increased storm intensity, and reef loss.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to evaluate strategies for coastal resiliency, including planning for protection versus abandonment and the implications for coastal communities.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to examine current practices for mitigating coastal erosion, including hard armoring, beach nourishment, and living shorelines.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to assess innovative solutions, such as wave attenuation, artificial reefs, and nature-based designs, to rebuild and protect eroded coastlines.
LUs: 2.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:11/26/2027
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.