Watershed Academy:
Principles of Water Quality Monitoring,
Planning, and Restoration

November 1 - 3, 2004
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way
Asheville, North Carolina

Sponsored by
USDA CSREES Southern Region Water Quality Program
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Auburn University
Clemson University
USEPA Region 4
The North Carolina Arboretum

Join us for the Watershed Academy: Principles of Water Quality Monitoring, Planning and Restoration -- Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.

Workshop will be at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the United States.

Workshop Description Participants will learn how to apply water quality and watershed management principles to understand and solve complex water resource problems. Instructors will use case studies, field trips, and group assignments to teach about water quality assessment and watershed management approaches, including conservation, protection, and restoration.

Skills gained at this workshop will improve students’ ability to identify problems and solutions for their local watersheds. This is not for the faint of heart! The Academy will mix hard work and analysis with plenty of free time to enjoy autumn in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.

Who should attend? The Watershed Academy is designed for Extension professionals, local government officials, local watershed coordinators, project managers, consultants, and agency representatives who can benefit from a thorough scientific understanding of watershed processes, assessment, and techniques for protecting and conserving natural resources.

Agenda (PDF)

Monday, November 1, 2004, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Understanding Watersheds Watershed Basics Hydrology Physical Characteristics Water Quality Issues Biological Functions Watershed Assessment Bent Creek Field Trip Watershed Tour Field Sampling Biological Assessment Group Assignments - Watershed Assessment

Tuesday, November 2, 2004, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Water Quality Protection Conservation Planning, Easements, Tax Credits Wastewater Management Residential On-site Septic Small & Large Communities Agricultural Nonpoint Source Control BMP Options Technical & Financial Assistance Urban Stormwater Management Field Trip to Local Stormwater BMPs Group Assignments - Water Quality Protection

Wednesday, November 3, 2004, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Watershed Restoration & Management
Stream & Wetland Restoration

Working with Local Governments
Reducing Impervious Surfaces
Changing Ordinances

Building and Working with Stakeholder Groups

Group Assignments - Watershed Plan Presentations

Workshop Instructors

The instructors will include the following educators with extensive
experience in hydrology, water quality monitoring, watershed management, restoration, and stormwater management:

Greg Jennings, PhD, PE, Professor, North Carolina State University
Bill Hunt, PhD, PE, Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University
Dave Penrose, Extension Associate, North Carolina State University
Eve Brantley, Water Quality Extension Specialist, Auburn University
Cal Sawyer, Water Quality Extension Specialist, Clemson University
Jon Calabria, ASLA, Water Quality Extension Specialist, North Carolina
State University
Bob Rubin, EdD, Professor, North Carolina State University

Registration Information

Download Registration Brochure Registration deadline is October 18, 2004. General Registration: $295   Government / Non-Profit: $195  Registration may be: Called in to 919.515.6780 Faxed in to 919.515.6772 Emailed to Andrea Olevano Or mailed to: NCSU- BAE Campus Box 7625 Raleigh, NC 27695   Checks should be made payable to NCSU - BAE. Sorry, no purchase orders or credit cards.   25 seats will be reserved for local watershed group representatives. For more information or to reserve your place in this workshop, please email Andrea Olevano, North Carolina State University. Registration will include course materials, lunches, and breaks. Presentations and resource materials will be posted on this web site.

Local Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Comfort Suites - Biltmore Square Mall for a special rate of $57.25. To make your reservations, call 828-665-4000. Group name is Watershed Academy. Conference participants traveling by air may fly into the Asheville Regional Airport.

Watershed Academy Presentations

Day 1 Watersheds Basics (Jennings) Biological Monitoring (Penrose) Watershed Assessment (Brantley) Watershed Case Study (Silver)
Day 2 Natural Resource Based Planning (Sawyer) Wastewater Overview (Rubin)
Day 3 Watershed Restoration Options (Jennings) Working with State Agencies (Ferrell) EPA Region IV Watershed Partnerships (Cox) Working with Local Governments (Sawyer) Building and Working with Stakeholders (Brantley)

Please credit the authors if you use all or a portion of these presentations.

Watershed Academy Pictures (Powerpoint Presentation)

Other Watershed Academy Resources

Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and Management Guidelines
Statsgo and SSURGO soils information
North Carolina Conservation Ordinances

Public Participation, Meeting Tips
Public Participation Resources
Awakening Participation

Baldwin County Wetland Conservation Plan (ppt large file)

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