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

September 13-15, 2005
The Madren Conference Center
100 Madren Center Drive
Box 345673
Clemson, SC 29634-5673100

Sponsored by
USDA CSREES Southern Region Water Quality Program
Clemson University
North Carolina State University
Auburn University
University of Georgia
USEPA Region 4

List of Participants and Presenters (MS Excel)

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Registration Information		Registration Brochure
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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 Madren Conference Center in Clemson, South Carolina, nestled on the shores of Lake Hartwell and adjacent to Clemson University.

Workshop Description Participants will learn how to apply water quality and watershed management principles to understand and solve complex water resource problems. Instructors 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 foothills of South 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

September 13, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Understanding Watersheds Watershed Basics Hydrology Physical Characteristics Water Quality Issues Biological Functions Watershed Assessment Field Trip - Biological Assessment Watershed Assessment Case Study

September 14, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Water Quality Protection Watershed Restoration Techniques Erosion and Sediment Control Basics Septic System Issues and Solutions Innovative Watershed Management Stormwater Management Case Studies Stream Restoration Site Visit

September 15, 8:00am to 12:30pm

Watershed Management
Conservation Planning, Easements, Tax Credits

Watershed Funding Opportunities

Building and Working with Stakeholder Groups
Working with EPA
Working with Local Governments
Listening to Developers

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
Rockie English, PhD, Professor, Clemson University
Cal Sawyer, Water Quality Extension Specialist, Clemson University
Jon Calabria, Extension Associate, North Carolina State University
Bill Hunt, PhD, PE, Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University
Eve Brantley, Extension Associate, Auburn University
Deb Borden, Extension Associate, University of Georgia
Dan Hitchcock, PhD, South Carolina Sea Grant Program
Bill Cox, U.S. EPA Region 4

Registration Information

Download Registration Brochure Registration deadline is August 30, 2005. General Registration: $295   Government / Non-Profit: $195  Late Fee (after August 30) $350     Registration may be: Called in to 919.515.6780 Faxed in to 919.515.6772 Emailed to Gretchen Steelman 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.   15 seats will be reserved for local watershed group representatives. For more information or to reserve your place in this workshop, please email Gretchen Steemlan, North Carolina State University. Registration will include course materials, lunches, and breaks. Presentations and resource materials will be posted on this web site. This workshop has been approved for 7 Category I Continuing Forestry Education units (CFE).

Local Accommodations

A block of rooms will be reserved at the James F. Martin Inn at Clemson University for a special rate. To make your reservations, call 888/654-9020 or 864/654-9020 . Group name is Southeast Watershed Academy. Conference participants traveling by air may fly into the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.