Seminar Schedule and Topics

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Thursday, May 29^th 2014
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center 241 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830

8:30 – 8:35	Welcome and Introduction
8:35 – 9:15	USEPA Perspectives on Sedimentation/Siltation Impairments: the NPDES Stormwater Program, MS4 Issues, and Watersheds – Mike Mitchell and CAPT Paul Gagliano, USEPA, Region 4
9:15 – 9:45	IECA University Partner Program: “One Big Bang” – Jimmy Eanes, IECA
9:45 – 10:00	BREAK
10:00 – 10:30	The Art of Managing Construction Stormwater – Barry Fagan, ALDOT
10:30 – 11:30	University Partners Research Presentations – [TBD]
11:30 – 12:00	Stream Enhancement and Restoration – Eve Brantley, Assistant Professor, AU
12:00 – 1:00	LUNCH
1:00 – 1:30	University Partners Research Presentation – [TBD]
1:30 – 2:00	Evaluation of Ditch Checks – Part 1: Installation Improvements – Wesley C. Zech, AU
2:00 – 2:30	Evaluation of Ditch Checks – Part 2: Performance Comparisons – Wesley N. Donald, AU
2:30 – 2:45	BREAK
2:45 – 3:15	Assessing the Performance of Sediment Basins – Wesley C. Zech, AU
3:15 – 3:45	Inlet Protection Practice Evaluations and Improvements – Michael A. Perez, AU
3:45 – 4:00	Closing Remarks and Day 2 Overview – Wesley C. Zech, AU

Friday, May 30^th 2014¹
Auburn University Erosion and Sediment Control Testing Facility 1600 Lee Road 151, Opelika, AL 36804

8:30 – 8:40	Welcome and Introduction (General Safety Topics)
8:40 – 8:50	Construction Exit Pad (Station A)
8:50 – 9:10	Stock Pile Management (Station B)
9:10 – 9:30	Sediment Retention Barriers (Station C)
9:30 – 9:45	BREAK
9:45 – 10:05	Erosion Control Blankets (Station D)
10:05 – 10:45	Ditch Check Practices [Off-Ramp Channel] (Station E)
10:45 – 11:00	Silt Fence Installation / J-Hooks (Station F)
11:00 – 11:10	Slope Interrupters (Station G)
11:10 – 11:30	Slope Drains (Station H)
11:30 – 12:30	LUNCH
12:30 – 1:15	Sediment Basin (Stations: N, I, J)
1:15 – 1:40	Inlet Protection Practices (Station M)
1:40 – 2:10	Silt Fence Trencher (Station P)
2:10 – 2:20	Floating Turbidity Barrier (Station O)
2:20 – 2:35	BREAK
2:35 – 3:35	Channelized Testing (Station L)
3:35 – 4:00	Vendor Interaction / Free Time
Note:

1. Event will be held rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and bring a rain jacket with them to the field tour in case of rain.