GARDEN STATE ENVIRONEWS 980907
Phil Reynolds
GARDEN STATE ENVIRONEWS
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<*> SOIL BIOENGINEERING FOR STREAMBANK STABILIZATION
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SOIL BIOENGINEERING FOR STREAMBANK STABILIZATION - OCT 26-28
Date: 980907
From: oc...@aesop.rutgers.edu
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Cook College Continuing Professional Education Programs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Soil Bioengineering is an emerging science that brings together
ecological, biological and engineering technologies to stabilize
eroding sites and restore riparian corridors. These techniques can
replace traditional erosion control structures such as riprap and
gabions under certain conditions. Streambanks, lakeshores, tidal
shorelines and eroded upland areas may all be successfully revegetated
using soil bioengineering techniques if correctly designed and
implemented.
This course will discuss how and where soil bioengineering techniques
can be applied based on certain hydrological, geomorphological, and
environmental site conditions. The course will cover:
* Exposure to the Rosgen Stream Classification System
* Evaluating site suitability
* Selecting appropriate bioengineering techniques for particular
sites and determining project success
* Selecting and handling suitable plant materials
* Assessing the ecological and biological impacts on water quality
and wildlife
* Implementing projects in compliance with current regulations
Participants will visit previously installed soil bioengineering
projects throughout central and northern New Jersey to help reinforce
classroom material.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
* Understand the range of applications and variety of soil
bioengineering techniques used to stabilize streambanks, shorelines
and to a limited extent, upland slopes;
* Effectively evaluate a site to determine its suitability for
treatment with soil bioengineering technology, keeping in mind the
interdisciplinary nature of this science;
* Select appropriate plant materials for use in soil bioengineering
systems;
* Successfully design, implement and evaluate some commonly used soil
bioengineering techniques.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
* Consulting Engineers
* Environmental Consultants
* Soil Conservation Specialists
* Mine and Landfill Operators
* Landscape Architects and Contractors
* Resource Conservation Specialists
FACULTY COORDINATOR
Christopher Miller, MS., is a Plant Materials Specialist with the
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, providing technical
assistance on plant materials use and application in a six state
region. His education includes a B.S. degree in Agronomy from Penn
State University and an M.S. degree in Plant Science from South Dakota
State University. He currently provides soil bioengineering training
and technical assistance to USDA-NRCS field offices in the
Mid-Atlantic and Southern New England area. Other continuing
professional education courses he has taught include: "Landscape
Restoration", "Plant Identification for Wetland Delineation", and
"Sediment & Erosion Control".
ADDITIONAL FACULTY
Timothy Dunne, Resource Conservationist, USDA-NRCS
Linda Rivero, Area Engineer, USDA-NRCS
Industry Professionals
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The early tuition for this three-day course is $395. Multiple
registrants from the same company pay a discounted tuition of $365.
This fee includes continental breakfasts, lunches, course materials
and transportation to the field sites. Registrations received after
October 16 will be charged $425 for attending the program.
Registrations are accepted by phone, FAX, mail or in person. Payment
must be made prior to the course start to be admitted. Please make
checks payable to Rutgers, the State University. We offer three
convenient ways to register:
* Phone: (732) 932-9271, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Please have your MasterCard or Visa number ready.
* FAX: (732) 932-8726, 24 hours. Please include credit card
information or a copy of your check, money order or purchase order.
* Mailing Address:
Registration Desk
Cook College Continuing Professional Education
102 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
To request more information or additional brochures via the internet:
Email: oc...@aesop.rutgers.edu
Visit our web site at: http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~ocpe
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may withdraw from this course with a full refund less a $35
processing fee provided our office is notified at least seventy-two
hours prior to the start of the course. Beyond that time, you may be
responsible for the full tuition if you register but do not attend.
Substitutions are permitted.
SCHEDULE AND TRANSPORTATION
Directions to the course site will be included with your confirmation
of registration. The class will run from 8:30 a.m. to approximately
5:00 p.m., and transportation to all field sites will be provided. The
third day of this course will be held in the field. Please dress for
field activities (i.e., long pants, ankle or knee-length waterproof
boots, etc.) and bring tick/insect repellent.
CERTIFICATES AND CEUS
You can earn a Certificate of Completion and 2.1 Continuing Education
Units for successfully completing this course. It has been submitted
for 18.0 CFE credit hours by the Society of American Foresters. In
addition, this course has been submitted for approval by the NJ
Landscape Architect Evaluation and Examination Committee for 6
Continuing Education Credits.
REGISTRATION FORM
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Continuing Professional Education, Cook College
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
102 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-8510
Soil Bioengineering for Streambank Stabilization
October 26, 27 & 28, 1998 AL11C11098
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____ $365 Multiple Tuition
____ $425 Late Tuition (After October 16, 1998)
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WINTER VEGETATION IDENTIFICATION FOR WETLAND DELINEATION
November 12 & 13, 1998 - Bernards Township, NJ
Tuition: $395
Wetland delineations become more difficult in winter, but most
species of vegetation remain available for identification if you know
what to look for. This two-day field course will present techniques
for identifying more than 100 species of woody and herbaceous
vegetation commonly encountered when delineating wetlands in winter.
You will receive expert instruction in every aspect of the plant
identification process in winter including bark, twigs, buds,
silhouettes, seed heads and pods, withered herbs and fallen leaves.
FRESHWATER WETLAND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
November 17 - 19, 1998
Tuition: $645
During this three-day program, you will learn the techniques of
wetland construction and mitigation used by the experts. You will
discover the best ways to:
* Choose suitable construction sites
* Prepare basic plant specifications and order plants
* Determine soil suitability and specify soil amendments
* Calculate a wetland water budget
* Specify fundamental hydrologic design elements
* Design a monitoring plan
STABILIZATION AND RESTORATION OF DISTURBED SITES
New Brunswick, New Jersey
January 28 & 29, 1999
Tuition: $225
Establishing and restoring appropriate vegetative cover to highly
disturbed or eroding areas is often a great challenge. Unfortunately,
many landscape restoration projects "fail" due to improper seedbed
preparation, poor seeding/planting techniques, inappropriate
vegetation selection or poor timing. This two-day course is designed
to assist environmental and landscape professionals in evaluating
sites for effective vegetation establishment. Both restoration and
stabilization theory and technique will be discussed as they apply to
vegetating areas such as streambanks, shorelines, roadsides, mined
areas, landfills and other difficult sites.
PLANNING HYDROLOGY FOR WETLAND CONSTRUCTION
February 24 - 26, 1999
Tuition: $525
Most people would agree that water is the most important part of any
wetland - yet planning appropriate hydrology can be the most
challenging and complex aspect of a wetland construction project. This
three-day course will provide you with the basics for planning sources
and quantities of water to support wetland construction and
restoration. The methods taught will focus on the particular needs of
wetland mitigation planning rather than simply adopting methods from
other disciplines.
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RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE GSENET LIBRARY
Date: 980907
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These files may be found at: http://www.gsenet.org/library/recent.htm
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CHLDBEAR.17 980904 POP GROWTH STATS - WORLD POPULATION PROJECTIONS
DEALCHNG.17 980906 DEALING WITH POPULATION CHANGES
DRGSWATR.22 980906 RACHEL #614: DRUGS IN THE WATER
NEEAGRNT.06 980903 EPA SUPPORTS TEACHER TRAINING IN NJ
RIVRLIFE.06 980902 K-12 RIVERS AND WATERSHEDS PROJECT ONLINE
SBVRTGLS.03 980906 TRADE AGREEMENTS USED TO SUBVERT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
WTLNDBOK.18 980902 REVISED WETLANDS BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
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CALENDAR - 30 DAY
Date: 980906
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[Full Calendar at http://www.gsenet.org/calendar.htm]
Sep 8 : Tue : 7:00pm
PEQUANNOCK RIVER COALITION GENERAL MEETING
Riverdale NJ, contact: 973-838-6603
Sep 10 : Thu : 7:30pm
SIERRA CLUB NORTH JERSEY GENERAL MEETING
Englewood NJ, contact: 201-461-4534
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 10 : Thu : 7:00pm
MUSCONETCONG WATERSHED MEETING
Franklin Twp. NJ, contact: 609-633-3812 908-638-8079
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 11 : Fri
FUND RAISER - COME ONE, COME All!
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 11-12
COURSE - PLANT ID: WETLANDS AND THEIR BORDERS
Institute for Wetland & Environmental Education & Research
Philadelphia PA, contact: 413-548-8866 IW...@aol.com
Sep 12 : Sat : 8:30am-4:00pm
STREAM HEALTH PROGRAM AT COOK COLLEGE
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 12 : Sat : 8:30am
CRUISE TO LAUREL HILL
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 12 : Sat : 11:00am
MARSH MEANDER
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 12 : Sat : 9:00am-12:00noon
MUSCONETCONG FIELD AND STREAM WALK
Musconetcong Watershed Association
Asbury NJ, contact: 908-638-8079 rive...@juno.com
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 12 : Sat : 12:00noon
"WILDMAN" STEVE BRILL AT NATURE'S FRIENDS FARM
Bloomingdale NJ, contact: 973-492-2524
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 14-17
COURSE - BASIC WETLAND DELINEATOR TRAINING AREA
Institute for Wetland & Environmental Education & Research
Philadelphia PA, contact: 413-548-8866 IW...@aol.com
Sep 15 : Tue : 7:00pm
PUBLIC HEARING ON HAZARDOUS FACILITY
NJDEP Bureau of Hazardous Waste and Transfer Facilities
Bayonne NJ, contact: 609-292-9880
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 15 : Tue : 6:00pm
HACKENSACK RIVER EVENING CRUISE
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 17 : Thu : 7:30pm
A FREE PRESENTATION OF 3 ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPORTANT FILMS
Edison Media Arts Consortium
West Orange NJ, contact: 201-200-2043 JCol...@aol.com
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 17 : Thu : 7:30pm
SIERRA CLUB NORTH JERSEY GENERAL MEETING
Oakland NJ, contact: 201-461-4534
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 17-18 : Thu-Fri
SOILS AND SITE EVALUATION FOR SEPTIC DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
Sep 18-19 : Fri-Sat
PUBLIC HEALTH AND URBAN PLANNING CONFERENCE
Hunter College Center for Occupational & Environmental Health
New York NY, contact: 212-481-5172 tout...@hunter.cuny.edu
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 18-19
COURSE - MORE WETLAND DELINEATION AREA
Institute for Wetland & Environmental Education & Research
Philadelphia PA, contact: 413-548-8866 IW...@aol.com
Sep 18-20 : Fri-Sun
SIERRA CHALLENGE TO SPRAWL TRAINING ACADEMY
Sierra Club Northeastern Regional Conservation Committee &
Central Appalachia Eco-region Task Force
Dingman's Ferry PA, contact: 215-898-6067 nancy...@sierraclub.org
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 19 : Sat : 9:00am-1:00pm
AN INTRODUCTION TO HAWK WATCHING
Weis Ecology Center
Ringwood NJ, contact: 973-835-2160
Sep 19 : Sat : 10:30am-noon
HIGHLANDS COALITION ANNUAL MEETING
Oakridge NJ, contact: 908-234-1225
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 20 : Sun : 9:00am-1:30pm
THE TOURNE/OSIO ROCK LOOP HIKE
Weis Ecology Center
Ringwood NJ, contact: 973-835-2160
Sep 20 : Sun : 8:30am
CANOE THROUGH MILL CREEK
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 22-23 : Tue-Wed
IDENTIFICATION OF GRASSES, SEDGES AND RUSHES
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
Sep 23-Oct 23
ART EXHIBIT: "S.E.E." SPECIAL EYES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 24 : Thu
HYDROLOGY OF WETLANDS
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
Sussex County NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
Sep 25
COURSE - COASTAL WETLAND PLANT ID
Institute for Wetland & Environmental Education & Research
Atlantic City NJ, contact: 413-548-8866 IW...@aol.com
Sep 26 : Sat : 9:30am-11:30am
HAWK WATCHING AT STATE-LINE LOOKOUT
Weis Ecology Center
Ringwood NJ, contact: 973-835-2160
Sep 26 : Sat : 8:30am
CRUISE TO LAUREL HILL
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 26
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
Contact: 202-628-8200 x24 pr...@neetf.org
Sep 26-27 : Sat-Sun
RECENT STUDIES OF LOW-LEVEL RADIATION AND
IMPLICATIONS FOR MEDICINE AND THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES
Standing for Truth About Radiation
New York NY, contact: 516-324-0655 In...@noradiation.org
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 26-27 : Sat-Sun
2ND ANNUAL METRO-NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL GATHERING
New York-North Jersey Chapter Appalachian Mountain Club
Arrow Park NY, contact: 718-733-2123 (after 9pm) etak...@aol.com
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Sep 27 : Sun
THE DODGE, FORD & SCHOFIELD MINES
Mount Hope Historical Conservancy & Morris County Park Commission
Jefferson Township NJ, contact: 973-829-8666
Sep 28 : Mon : 7:00pm
GYOTAKU, THE JAPANESE ART OF FISH PAINTING (AGES 9 AND UP)
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Stafford Twp. NJ, contact: 609-296-5260 x 254
Sep 29 : Tue : 6:00pm
HACKENSACK RIVER EVENING CRUISE
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Sep 29 : Tue : 7:00pm
LEO-15 A LONG-TERM ECOSYSTEM OBSERVATORY
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tuckerton NJ, contact: 609-296-5260 x 254
Sep 30 : Wed : 7:00pm
TALL SHIPS PROGRAM
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Stafford Twp. NJ, contact: 609-296-5260 x 254
Oct 1 : Thu : 4:00pm
BIRD-WATCHING EXPEDITION
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR NJ, contact: 609-296-5260 x 254
Oct 1-2 : Thu-Fri
SOILS AND SITE EVALUATION FOR SEPTIC DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
Oct 1-4 : Thu-Sun
AMC'S RIVER CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
Appalachian Mountain Club
Blairstown NJ, contact: 617/523-0655 x314 pdon...@amcinfo.org
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Oct 2 : Fri : 9:00am & 1:00pm
KAYAK TOUR OF TIDAL CREEKS
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Mullica River-Great Bay NJ, contact: 609-296-5260 x 254
Oct 2-4 : Fri-Sun
1998 BIRDING WEEKEND AT THE SHORE
Sierra Club North Jersey Group
Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge NJ, contact: 201-489-9321
Oct 3 : Sat : 11:00am
THE STRANGE WORLD OF REPTILES
Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission Environment Center
Lyndhurst NJ, contact: 201-460-8300
Oct 4 : Sun
FALL FUNDRAISER
Clean Ocean Action
Contact: 732-872-0111 clean...@monmouth.com
Oct 4 : Sun
GREEN SUNDAY
Lenape Woods Coalition
Contact: http://www.monmouth.com/~adean/lenape
[Details: http://www.gsenet.org/conf.htm]
Oct 5 : Mon
WORKSHOP ON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Saddle River NJ, contact: 703-218-2693
Oct 6 : Tue
GROUNDWATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
Oct 6 : Tue
REGULATORY TRAINING IN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 oc...@aesop.rutgers.edu
Oct 7 : Wed
WORKSHOP ON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
East Windsor NJ, contact: 703-218-2693
Oct 8-9 : Thu-Fri
SOILS AND SITE EVALUATION FOR SEPTIC DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education
New Brunswick NJ, contact: 732-932-9271 bsz...@rci.rutgers.edu
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