Stream Restoration in the Eastern U.S.
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST
Surface Water Behavior
Presented by: G. Nail
- Flow measurement
- Historical records
- Hydraulics and hydrology modeling methods
- Understanding human impacts
- Causes of stream degradation
Basics of Geomorphology and Hydrology
Presented by: E. Wohl
- Fluvial geomorphology
- The four dimensions: section, planform, profile, time
- Channel evolution
- Stream hydraulics
- Stream ecology
Complying with Federal Regulations
Presented by: N. Schumm
- Clean Water Act/wetlands permitting
- Complying with Endangered Species Act
- Complying with National Historic Preservation Act
- Consultation with US Army Corps of Engineers
- Working with state and local administrative agencies
The Evolution of the Practice of Stream Restoration
Presented by: B. Siegfried II
- Brief history of stream restoration
- Stream evolution concepts
- Ecology as a driving variable
Vegetation Considerations of Stream Restoration
Presented by: L. Fraley-McNeal & F. Smith
Bank Stability and Erosion
Presented by: B. Siegfried II
- Understanding the processes
- Designing bank treatments
- Examples of bank treatments
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 LA CES HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Certified Planners
CM|7
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers, 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects, and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to 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 No. 0004647), 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 7.0 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 7.0 CECs for floodplain managers.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM|7.0 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 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:
7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
7.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Speakers
Lisa Fraley-McNeal
Sr. Watershed & Stormwater Research Specialist at the Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.Ms. Fraley-McNeal is a senior watershed and stormwater research specialist with The Center for Watershed Protection. She has been working on urban watershed and stormwater management since 2006. Her areas of expertise include GIS and field methods for watershed assessment, watershed planning, stream restoration, Chesapeake Bay TMDL crediting, and applied research on topics related to watersheds and stormwater. Ms. Fraley-McNeal has a B.S. degree in Geography and Environmental Systems, with a writing minor and cartography certificate from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She also has a M.S. degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Marine and Estuarine Environmental Science.
Dr. Gregory H. Nail, PhD. PE
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin
Dr. Nail is an associate professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he teaches a variety of courses including fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. He holds a professional engineer’s license based on having passed both the Civil and Mechanical discipline-specific exams. Prior to coming to UT-Martin in 2002 he worked as a research hydraulic engineer for the United States Army Corp of Engineers for 11 years. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee American Water Resources Association, and he has lectured on various HEC-RAS modeling topics at the Annual Tennessee Water Resources Symposium and at other venues. Dr. Nail earned his B.M.E. degree from Auburn University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.
Nancy Schumm, PWS, CPESC, CPMSM, QPFSD, CESSWI
Director of the environmental department at PRIME AE Group, Inc. in Baltimore.Ms. Schumm is the award-winning author of two books on natural areas and plant history and four books on history. She has been lecturing and presenting professional papers on environmental topics nationally and internationally since 1997. Nancy is the Environmental Services Division Chief for the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland and has over 24 years of experience in wetland permitting, regulatory permits, erosion and sediment control inspections and stormwater design. She is Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic IECA, on the board of the International Erosion Control Association, a technical advisor for Envirocert-International and the Vice-Chair of the Wetland Workgroup for the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Bob Siegfried
Sr. Project EngineerMr. Siegfried is a senior project manager at RES, the nation’s largest ecological restoration firm, and he has 25+ years of experience delivering wetland and stream restoration projects for local, state and federal clients. Combining his ecological background with over 30 years of working within engineering firms, Mr. Siegfried brings a wide understanding of both the conceptual and practical aspects of stream restoration. He has written guidance manuals for agencies, taught graduate classes, and managed some of the largest stream mitigation projects in the U.S. His current focus is developing training, mentoring and thought leadership in the stream restoration.
Francis Smith
Natural Resources Planner with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources-Forest Service.Mr. Smith is a started out in journalism, followed by a year living in Africa, he eventually earned an M.S. degree in Environmental Science, Biological Resources Management. His decade of experience with the Forest Service has ranged from riparian forest buffer maintenance and monitoring to agroforestry to forest health. In his early years, data collection on a 15-year buffer study was a core part of his work.
Ellen Wohl, Ph.D.
Professor at Colorado State UniversityMs. Wohl received a B.S. degree in Geology from Arizona State University and a PhD degree in Geosciences from the University of Arizona. She is a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University and a University Distinguished Professor. Her research focuses on physical processes and forms in river channels and floodplains, and how these interact with biogeochemistry and ecological and human communities. She has conducted field research in diverse environments around the world.
AIA Info
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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).
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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: Stream Restoration in the Eastern U.S.
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course will provide participants with a foundational understanding of surface water behavior, geomorphology and hydrology which is the basis of successful stream restoration. The course will discuss the evolution of stream restoration practices and focus on specific, modern techniques such as the use of riparian vegetation and bank treatments.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain how water flow is measured, utilize historical records and identify causes of stream degradation, including human impact.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the science of stream hydraulics and stream ecology to understand how a particular stream should operate.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference applicable federal laws and regulations, including those found in the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Historic Preservation Act.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to design and utilize riparian vegetation to slow the flow of water and bank treatments to provide bank stability and prevent erosion.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site development near streams and rivers
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/22/2026
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.