Agenda

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Friday, April 19, 2024 
9:00 am – 12:15 pm CDT

 

Presented by: James Heiss, PhD & Christopher J. Russoniello, PhD

Agenda:

  • Science of saltwater intrusion and saltwater intrusion history
  • Causes of saltwater intrusion
    • Groundwater pumping
    • Sea level rise
    • Storm surge
    • Climate change
  • Case studies in the U.S.
  • Strategies for preventing and mitigating saltwater intrusion

   

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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Credits

Professional Engineers
3.0 PDHs 

Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA
3.0 LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

LA CES
3.0 HSW PDHs

Certified Planners
CM|3

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 3.0 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. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 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 3.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM|3 for Certified Planners.

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:

3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

James Heiss, PhD

Assistant professor of Hydrogeology in the Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Massachusetts – Lowell

Mr. Heiss’s research entails coastal groundwater-surface water interactions, climate change and sea level rise impacts to coastal groundwater resources, and chemical fluxes along the land-sea transition zone. His current research focuses on the hydrologic forcings (waves, tides, currents, extreme precipitation, and storm surge) that move water and chemicals between aquifers and nearshore surface water bodies. He explores these hydrologic processes using field experiments, numerical models, and quantitative synthesis of large datasets. Prior to joining UMass Lowell, Dr. Heiss was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology from the University of Delaware.

Christopher J. Russoniello, PhD

Hydrogeologist in the University of Rhode Island Department of Geosciences

Mr. Russoniello is a hydrogeologist in the University of Rhode Island Department of Geosciences. His work focuses on coastal groundwater, saltwater intrusion, surface water/groundwater interactions, cold-region hydrology, and the impacts of rising seas and changing climate on freshwater resources. Prior to joining URI, he earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology from the University of Delaware, completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Syracuse University, and was assistant professor at West Virginia University. Mr. Russoniello has served on 15 graduate committees, mentored many undergraduate researchers and is current and former mentor to two NSF EAR postdoctoral fellows. Teaching interests focus on the coast, its complex processes, the interaction between the ocean and groundwater, and environmental data skills. Outside work Mr. Russoniello enjoys playing on water (liquid and frozen) and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

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: Saltwater Intrusion into Freshwater Resources

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This three-hour course focuses on the science, causes, consequences and prevention of saltwater intrusion into freshwater resources.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the science and implications of saltwater intrusion into freshwater resources.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify causes of saltwater intrusion, such as sea level rise, storm surge and changes to recharge.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to adopt strategies for preventing saltwater intrusion.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze pertinent case studies related to saltwater intrusion.

LUs: 3.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of hydrologic principles

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/08/2026

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.

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $169.00