Monday, July 20, 2009

Water Quality Workshop and Construction Tour

Water Quality Workshop and Construction Tour
Understanding Stormwater Management, Low Impact Development, and Stream Restoration

Water Quality Workshop and Construction Tour


Friday, 24 July 2009

9:00am - 12:00pm

Black Mountain Town Hall

160 Midland Avenue (Behind Black Mountain Visitor’s Center)


This workshop will explore ways to protect water quality and discuss methods to treat stormwater. Low Impact Development techniques and natural stream channel design solutions will also be introduced. In addition, participants will tour the Flat Creek Stream Restoration and Greenway project under construction and observe techniques being installed. These stream restoration features should correct excessive sedimentation, over-widening, incised banks, decreased fish and wildlife habitat, and unsafe public access. Wear field clothes and join us to learn about how to protect water quality in Black Mountain!

Who Should Attend: Homeowners, Landowners, Natural Resource Managers, Engineers, Contractors, Design Professionals

Workshop Cost:

FREE for homeowners ($40 for Professionals Seeking 2 PDH Credits)

Includes materials and light refreshments



Registration, Agenda, and More Information:

Water Quality Workshop and Construction Tour

or contact Carter Cone, 828-665-2492 x339 or carter_cone@ncsu.edu

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Erosion and Sedimentation Workshop

Erosion and Sedimentation Workshop to be held at the Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Department. If you are a Grading Contractor, Landscaper, or others involved in moving land/soil. Please consider joining us at this program.