This 4-hour online course outlines the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control. It provides you with information needed to develop a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan, as well as how to select and install the correct sediment control devices in the field. Topics covered include; The Natural Erosion Process, Predicting Soil Loss, Rules and Regulations, Storm Water Runoff, Stable Channel Design, Sediment Control Practices, Vegetative Soil Stabilization, and Developing Sediment and Erosion Control Plans.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to
Understand the background of the natural erosion process
Determine the potential soil loss from a property
Understand law and regulations regarding erosion and sediment control
Understand basic methods of predicting storm water runoff
Design and understand the principles of stable channel design
Select, design and install erosion control devices
Design an erosion and sediment control plan
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Bill Tingle, P.G., CFM, CPESC
Mr. Tingle is a Professional Geologist and a Certified Floodplain Manager. He holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Geography and Earth Sciences. He has 15 years experience in floodplain management at the local government level and is the Chairman of the North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers. Bill has worked closely with FEMA staff on various floodplain issues and is a member of the Association of State Floodplain Managers where he serves on a variety of committees. He has authored numerous papers on floodplain management.
4 hrs. Online Course