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

November 13-15, 2007
Kimbel Center Hobcaw Barony
Georgetown, SC

Sponsored by:
Clemson University
North Inlet-Winyah Bay NERR
USDA CSREES Southern Region Water Quality Program
North Carolina State University
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
US EPA Region 4

Registration Information		Announcement ( PDF)
	Agenda

  Presentations (PDF)

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 held at the beautiful Kimbel Center - part of the Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown, SC.

Workshop Description Participants will learn how to apply water quality and watershed management principles to understand and solve complex coastal 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 Coastal Academy will mix hard work and analysis with plenty of free time to enjoy late fall along South Carolina's beautiful beaches.

Who should attend? The Watershed Academy is designed for Extension professionals, local government officials, local watershed coordinators, project managers, research professionals, 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 Overview

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November 13

Understanding Watersheds Watershed Assessment Overview Watershed Basics Coastal Hydrology Coastal Water Quality Water Resource Issues Local Water Resources - Monitoring Field Trip Evening Social: Lowcountry-Style November 14 Identifying Issues and Solutions Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development (LID) Erosion and Sediment Control During Construction Septic System Issues and Solutions Landscape Management to Protect Water Quality Best Management Practices - Field Trip

November 15

Working with Stakeholders

Listening to Developers

Conservation Planning

Building and Working with Stakeholder Groups

Working with State and Federal Agenices

Adjourn - noon

Workshop Instructors

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

Dan Hitchcock, PhD, Clemson University
Greg Jennings, PhD, PE, North Carolina State University
Cal Sawyer, Clemson University
Eve Brantley, Auburn University
Christy Perrin, North Carolina State University
Joe Fersner, Woolpert, Inc.
Lisa Hajjar, SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control - OCRM
Craig Hesterlee, US EPA Region IV
Susan Libes, PhD, Coastal Carolina University

Registration Information

Early Registration (before Oct. 19) $195 General Registration $145 Non-profit Rate Registration $245 General Registration $195 Non-profit Rate    Final registration deadline - November 2. Download Registration Form (PDF) Mail or fax registration form to: Watershed Academy C/O Dan Hitchcock, Baruch -Clemson University P.O. Box 596 Georgetown, SC 29442 office: 843.546.1013 x236 fax: 843.546.6296 dhitchc@clemson.edu   15 seats will be reserved for local watershed group representatives. For more information or to reserve your place in this workshop, please email Dan Hitchcock or call 843.546.1013 ext. 236. Registration fee includes course materials, lunches, and breaks.

Local Accommodations

Download Travel and Lodging Recommendations for Georgetown, SC (MS Word or PDF). If you require air travel, two airports are convenient to Georgetown: Charleston International Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport For more information, please email Dan Hitchcock or call 843.546.1013 x236.

Workshop Presentations (PDF)

Introduction to Watersheds, Hydrology

Water Quality Monitoring

Streams and Floodplains

Watershed Restoration

Erosion and Sediment Control

Innovative Stormwater Options

Stormwater Basics

Onsite Wastewater Options

Nature Based Planning

EPA Partnerships

Partnerships in SC (Hackett, Haynes)

Stakeholder Involvement

Case Studies (Perrin, Libes)

Watershed Funding Strategies

Other Useful Resources

Internet resources / web sites (MS Word)

 This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 2004-51130-03114

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture