Start Date
05/26/2024
End Date
05/26/2026
Description
This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation covers the behavior of surface water in streams, an introduction to geomorphology, tools for assessment and restoration, and design and construction considerations for professionals in Ohio.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
6.50
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to identify the causes of river degradation and the impacts of human activity, and they will be able to explain how stream flow rates are measured.
Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the principles of geomorphology, including channel evolution, stream hydraulics, and stream ecology.
Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to describe the processes and techniques for assessing and restoring streams, including in-stream structures, streambank reconstruction, planform reconstruction, and buffer revegetation.
Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to describe design considerations for stream restoration, including site preparation, erosion and sediment control, managing invasive species, and riparian restoration.
Instructors
Brian J. Kwiatkowski
Course Codes
P052622STRMRS2
Provider
HalfMoon Education Inc.