Stream Restoration in the Eastern U.S.
Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
1:00 – 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by
Tess Wynn Thompson and W. Cully Hession
How “Healthy” Streams Work
Hydrologic cycle
Rock cycle
Stream ecology
Channel Form
Channel geometry
Channel classification
Channel Response to Change
Dynamic equilibrium
Human and natural impacts to stream systems
Historical impacts to eastern U.S. streams
Complying with Laws and Regulations
Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permitting
Consultation with US Army Corps of Engineers
Endangered Species Act
Stream Restoration Planning
What is stream restoration?
Watershed assessment
Stream assessment
Setting project goals
Determining Channel Form
Design flows
Design techniques
Other Elements of Restoration Design
Stream structures
Vegetation
Project Implementation
Permitting
Erosion and sediment control
Construction
Project monitoring and assessment
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 LA CES HSW PDHs (LA CES credits only available for attending live Webinar)
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs
Certified Planners/AICP
CM | 7.0
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all Mid-Atlantic states. It offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to landscape architects in the region, except for New Jersey and North Carolina.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), 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 (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2), §69.6(i)(2), and §79-1.5(i)(2)). Courses approved by the AIA/CES qualify for New Jersey architects. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
This course has been approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES and LA CES.
This course is approved by the American Planner Association AICP for CM | 7.0 for Certified Planners (Course No. 9214497).
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 7.0 CECs for certified floodplain managers.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
W. Cully Hession
W. Cully Hession Professor in Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech
Dr. Hession is an expert in watershed protection, management, and monitoring; small stream structure and sediment dynamics; influence of human activities on streams; techniques for measuring and improving in-stream habitat; and development of technologies and strategies for successful stream restoration. His expertise is in watershed monitoring and management, ecological engineering, stream restoration, urban stormwater management, aquatic habitat and climate change. Dr. Hession has a Ph.D. degree in Biosystems Engineering from Oklahoma State University, an M.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a licensed professional engineer in Virginia (License No. 0402022816).
Tess Wynn Thompson
Tess Wynn Thompson Associate Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech
Dr. Thompson has degrees in agricultural, civil, and biological systems engineering and has worked as an engineer in state government and private consulting. Her research in stream and wetland restoration focuses on the role of vegetation in flow resistance and streambank erosion, mitigating the impacts of urban development on stream systems, and predicting the onset and rate of streambank erosion. She teaches courses in hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and stream restoration. A former president of the American Ecological Engineering Society, she currently serves as vice-chair of the River Restoration Committee of ASCE-EWRI and on the advisory board for the International Ecological Engineering Society.
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: Stream Restoration in the Eastern U.S.
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the science of streams, federal water laws and regulations, stream restoration planning, , determining channel form, stream structures and vegetation, and project implementation.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss how healthy streams work, including their hydrologic cycle, rock cycle, and their ecology.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able describe human and natural impacts to stream systems, and they will be able to reference and and comply with provisions of the Clean Water Act 401 and 404 for permitting, and the endangered Species act.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain what stream restoration means, set goals for stream restoration planning, and discuss the need to conduct watershed and stream assessments prior to initiating action.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to determine stream design flows and apply appropriate techniques, and design stream structures and select suitable vegetation.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to assist with project implementation by acquiring necessary permits, setting erosion and sediment control plans, initiating construction, and carrying out monitoring and assessment activities.
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: 04/19/2024
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.