IECA Southeast Chapter 

Newsletter 

August 2010 

Summer 2010 

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Board for 2010 

John Slupecki...........................................President

Phone: 770-231-5914 

Email: jslupecki@curlex.com

Beth Chesson .................................. Past President

Phone: 615-483-7439 

Email: bchesson@cecinc.com

Luke Owen ....................................... Vice President

Phone: 678-372-6968 

Email: tlowen@geologicesi.com

Wilson Borden..........................................Treasurer

Phone: 770-928-5529 

Email: wilsonborden@siltmonitor.com

Rich McLaughlin ......................................Secretary

Phone: 919-515-7306 

Email: rich_mclaughlin@ncsu.edu

Melanie McCaleb..........Administrative Assistant

Phone: 919-513-1419 

Email: sechapterieca@gmail.com

State Representatives 

Ted Sherrod .................................................... NC

tsherrod@ncdot.gov 

John Felkins.................................................... TN

jfelkins@gmail.com 

Shelby Jett ...................................................... KY

sjett@prodigy.net 

Frank Barnes................................................... AL

frank@wintersexcelsior.com 

J. P. Johns....................................................... SC

jpjohns@mcgillengineers.com 

vacant .............................................................. MS

Cory Taylor...................................................... GA

cotaylor@beazer.com 

Kelli McNulty................................................... LA

ksmenvironmental@cox.net 

Gregory Ewanitz ............................................. FL 

Gregory.ewanitz@ocfl.net 

In this Issue: 

Note from the President .....................................1 

EC 2011 .............................................................2 

Facebook! ..........................................................3 

Photo Contest ....................................................4 

State Updates ...................................................5 

Calendar of Events...........................................10 

A Note from the President – 

Don’t Miss the Stories

We need keep our focus on point source 

control, engineering, grading, and performance 

products. We are always going to be 

challenged with failures, and respecting our 

environment. I only wish it would not take 

a "Natural Disaster" on our coast or a "Storm 

Event" on our local construction sites to wake 

us up. This Summer I was involved 

with the BP Horizon Oil spill from the West side 

of the Louisiana Delta to East side of Panama 

City Beach, and found several 

similarities between this event and our own 

Erosion and Sediment Control industry. 

Several companies challenged themselves to 

help find solutions. I was involved with our 

company evaluating the crude oil in the 

Louisiana marsh, and then on the beach of the 

Gulf Coast. The crude oil severely affected the 

Louisiana marsh grass, and some areas 

onshore in Pensacola, FL, but most of the 

news focused on tar balls on the beaches, 

because the access to the marsh was very 

difficult. During my visit in the Louisiana Delta, 

I was on a boat and we were all threatened to 

be shot by some fisherman if we crossed a 

newly installed oil boom, even though we had 
a skimmer barge on the other side set up 

for assistance. East of Louisiana, on the 

coastal beaches, a good friend told me he 

thought the plot of the oil spill reminded him 

of the 1975 movie Jaws, because of the politics 

enforced that "the beaches will remain 

open". Politically tied companies found 

avenues of access right away to test solutions. 

The challenge of testing a product, or 

having your product introduced as a solution 

around the politics, evolved into chasing the 

groups of News reporters to appeal to the 

public. Local companies were fighting non 

local companies to profit from BP. It's very 

hard to give an opinion, but focus on the oil 

was often last. Only once did an invitation get 

offered to visit the site and look directly at the 

source. The placebo is miles upon miles of 

floating booms, with many being installed in 

concentrated tidal zones. I hate that 

real solutions still go unnoticed, failures often 

get covered up, and the placebos of our 

industry generate profit. Let's keep our 

focus in the Erosion and Sediment Control 

industry on engineering, proper grading, and 

products that meet performance standards. 

If you would like to share your ideas and 

experiences, please email or call me. You can 

also share your thoughts on our SE Chapter 

IECA Facebook page. 

John Slupecki, President SE Chapter IECA 

jslupecki@curlex.com (770-231-5914) 

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Meet Other 

“Environmental 

Heroes” at EC11! 

Don't miss 

Environmental 

Connection 2011 

(EC11) as it returns to Orlando, FL and the 

Southeast Chapter region February 20-23, 

2011. With world-class education, the largest 

expo hall of its kind and networking events in 

one location, Environmental Connection is 

2011’s must attend event. The industry’s 

premier expo hall, February 22-23, will 

showcase the latest in erosion and sediment 

control products and stormwater technology. 

Don’t miss this chance to meet other 

“Environmental Heroes” from around the world 

in your own backyard. Visit 

http://www.ieca.org/ec11orlando for more 

information. 

 

The International Erosion Control Association’s 

Environmental Connection 2011! 

 

 
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The SE Chapter is NOW ON FACEBOOK! 

Just search “Southeast Chapter IECA” and become a friend to learn about the latest 

industry events and sediment and erosion control news! 

http://www.facebook.com
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Photo Contest

WE would like to challenge YOU! 

Enter your best or worst sediment or erosion pictures to win a $25.00 gift certificate. 

You can simply share your photos with us on Facebook or email them to us at 

sechapterieca@gmail.com . We will evaluate and pick a winner with each newsletter 

and publish your picture to show the best and the worst of the industry! Don’t delay! 

Show us what kind of photographer you’re made of! 

ATTENTION VENDORS

To Chapter Member Vendors: 

I am interested in scheduling a planning session for ideas to increase the 

promotion of our industry and our products. I would love to build a program that would 

draw more contractors to our venues. Please think about how our SE Chapter can 

provide additional support to current venues or create a separate local event that 

will allow new members to gain interest in IECA and our industry. As an example, I have 

attended some Texas Hold'em events that provide opportunities for networking and 

customer attendance. Contractor rodeo's are also fun. I'm challenging our members to 

contact me if you are interested in a being part of a planning session. I will take names 

and ideas by email first, build a spreadsheet, and schedule a conference call with those 

members who show an interest. Our membership only reaches so far, word of mouth and

member support helps make an event successful. 

Sincerely, 

John Slupecki, President 

 

 
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ALABAMA FRANK BARNES

 

Alabama DOT (ALDOT) is in the process of 

revising their specifications and procedures for 

evaluation and maintenance of the approved 

products list for RECP’s. “Requirements will be 

moving towards intended use application 

designations that will be solely product 

performance based” according to ALDOT. 

Additionally, performance data from the 

AASHTO NTPEP ECP large scale testing 

program will be required to be considered for 

addition to the QPL. This testing will provide 

data that is based on ASTM standards D6459 

and D6450. 

 

Anyone wishing any further information can 

contact: Tracy Gore, Construction Technology 

Leader, at goret@dot.state.al us. 

 

LOUISIANNA KELLI MCNULTY

News You Can Use: State Updates

The Louisiana Urban Stormwater Coalition is 

planning a multi-day meeting for October, 

dates and details to be forthcoming. If anyone 

has questions, they can contact Dr. Rod 

Hendrick at (225) 718-1825. 
FLORIDA GREG EWANTIZ

Statewide Stormwater Treatment Rule 

Development – To address growing concerns 

about over-enrichment of Florida’s surface 

waters, ground waters, and springs by 

nutrients, the FDEP and the Water 

Management Districts are developing a 

statewide stormwater treatment rule. In March 

2009, the agencies determined that the 

performance standard (level of treatment) for 

the statewide stormwater rule should be the 

lesser of at least 85% average annual nutrient 

load reduction (95% for discharges to OFWs) 

OR post-development nutrient load not 

exceeding predevelopment nutrient load 

(where predevelopment is the native vegetative 

community condition). 

Check FDEP website for upcoming Rule 

Workshops: 

http://dep.state.fl.us/water/wetlands/erp/rules/st

ormwater/index.htm

Revised Draft Rule & Applicant’s Handbook

(March 2010) 

Federal Proposal to Establish Numeric Nutrient 

Criteria in Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters, 

Including Canals – On January 14, 2010, the 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

released its draft numeric nutrient criteria for 

Florida's lakes and flowing waters, including 

canals. EPA's proposal was published in the 

Federal Register on January 26, 2010. 

Note: On August 3, 2010 EPA’s Supplemental 

Notice of Data Availability and Request for 

Comment. 

EPA will evaluate all data and information 

submitted by September 2, 2010, for this 

supplemental notice regarding regionalization 

and criteria derived for Florida streams, and 

the approaches to protect downstream lakes. 

EPA is not soliciting comment on any other 

provisions of the January 2010 proposal. 

Additional information can be found at the 

following link: 

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wqssp/nutrient

s/federal.htm

Florida’s Surface Water Quality Standards 

Refining Designated Uses & Classifications – 

The Florida Department of Environmental 

Protection (DEP) has recently initiated a review 

of Florida’s current designated uses and 

associated water body classification system to 

determine if revisions are needed. DEP is 

undertaking this effort to ensure better 

protection for our lakes, rivers, springs, 

estuaries, coastal waters and even artificially 

created surface waters. 

For more information: 

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/designated

use.htm

Training Opportunities: 

Florida Department of Environmental 

Protection: 

For more information, email or call Hal 

Lunsford (850-245-8294) at the Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection 

Division. 

Upcoming Classes and Events for the Florida 

Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation 

Control Inspector Training & Certification 

Program: 

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/erosi

on.htm

Already certified as an inspector but misplaced 

your manual? Download your new digital copy: 

The Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and 

Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Manual

(New Revised Version - 3.9 MB) 

Florida Stormwater Association: 

For more information call 888-221-3124 or 

email stormwater@ksanet.net

Upcoming Training Events (http://www.floridastormwater.org/trainings.htm)

Stormwater Operator Certification Level 1 

Stormwater Operator Certification Level 2 

Best Management Practices – Selection, 

Maintenance and Effectiveness; Basic & 

Advanced 

Establishing Stormwater Utilities in Florida 

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GEORGIA CORY TAYLOR

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation 

Commission Certification Update

Effective July 1, 2010, the Georgia Soil and 

Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) 

will no longer mail expiration warnings to 

individuals whose certifications are set to 

expire within 60 days. However, electronic 

notifications will be sent to those individuals 

that have a valid email address registered with 

GSWCC. 

Individuals will receive a re-certification sticker 

that extends their certification for another three 

years. The re-certification sticker will have the 

individual's name, certification number and the 

new expiration date. The sticker should be 

placed on the back side of the current 

certification card. If you would like to receive 

electronic notifications, call 706-552-4474 or email certification@gaswcc.org. 

GA Soil & Water Conservation: 

In order to meet growing demand for course 

material, E&SC Education & Certification now 

offers its first self-paced, self-study online 

Level II Introduction to Design re-certification 

course, which is approved for 4 hours of 

instruction. GSWCC hopes that this new 

course will pave the way for more online 

course offerings that save time and resources 

for both certification seekers and the E&SC 

Program. The Education & Certification 

Program has also implemented significant 

changes to streamline certification processes. 

 

Forsyth County

The Forsyth Board of Commissioners has 

approved a new Soil Erosion and Sediment 

Ordinance. The ordinance is worded to better 

comply with guidelines adopted by the North 

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District 

and will also strengthen guidelines for 

managing soil erosion. 

 

Henry County

Developers who build in Henry County must 

now post a $1,000 per disturbed acre erosion 

control bond to cover any potential 

environmental damage, and any damage 

caused by development will be accessed by 

the acre. County commissioners approved the 

updated ordinance on June 1. The ordinance 

amends Henry County's ordinances to create a 

subchapter in the county code called Soil 

Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control. 

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources 

requires local issuing authorities to periodically 

amend their erosion and sedimentation 

ordinances; the deadline to complete the 

amendments is July 1. The changes will 

ensure that the original zoning requirements 

approved by the board of commissioners for 

such subdivisions will continue to be in effect, 

even if ownership of the development has been 

transferred. 

Save the date: October 19th-20th, 2010. 

The City of Griffin and Fayette County will be 

hosting the Central Georgia Erosion & 

Sedimentation Control and Stormwater Quality 

Workshop on Tuesday, October 19th and 

Wednesday, October 20th starting at 9 am 

both days. The event this year will emphasize 

E&S enforcement on Tuesday and water 

quality on Wednesday with presentations from 

EPA Region IV, EPD, local municipalities and 

environmental consultants. There will be two 

different tracks offered with one group 

attending the presentations in the morning 

while visiting the Test Site in the afternoon and 

the other group visiting the Test Site in the 

morning and attending the presentations in the 

afternoon. Be sure to reserve your spot early to 

ensure you receive the track you prefer. 

Presentations will be held at: Taylor Street 

Middle School, 234 E. Taylor St., Griffin 30223. 

The field demonstrations again this year will be 

at the City of Griffin Test Site, 1869 Abbey Rd, 

Griffin 30223. 

 

For the seventh year in a row, the event will be 

free of charge. To speed up our registration 

time the morning of the event, please RSVP 

with the names of every attendee by calling the 

Stormwater Division @ 770-229-6424 or by 

email at: cedelstein@cityofgriffin.com
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GA Environmental Protection Division: 

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division 

(EPD) has closed its district offices in 

Columbus and Savannah due to state budget 

constraints. The EPD office in Macon will 

be responsible for providing services in the 

Columbus area. The EPD office in Brunswick 

will be responsible for providing services in the 

Savannah area. EPD says that it will also 

consolidate office space in the Atlanta area. 

The changes will save approximately $400,000 

per year. 

TENNESSEE JOHN FELKINS

TN’s regulatory agency, TDEC, was poised 

and ready to issue the state’s new draft 

Construction General Permit this month but 

has delayed issuance while EPA develops 

additional guidance related to retracted 

numeric limit in the Construction and 

Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines. 

On August 13, EPA asked the 7th Circuit Court 

of Appeals to vacate the numeric limit in the 

C&D ELG because they interpreted the data 

incorrectly to support the 280 NTU limit. EPA 

requested and was granted an extension until 

February 2012 to determine the appropriate 

numeric limit. All other components of the 

C&D ELG will remain intact. In the meantime, 

states that were on the verge of publishing 

their new draft CGP with the numeric limitation 

included – including TN – are awaiting 

additional guidance from EPA on how best to 

approach their permits. 

 

Other items that will likely be included in the 

draft CGP include the following: 

 

- Stream buffers. In the 2005 CGP, 

buffers were required along all impaired and 

high quality water streams. In the new draft, all 

streams will be required to have undisturbed 

buffers of varying widths based upon drainage 

area to the stream. 

- Designers will be required to perform 

monthly site assessments on projects that 

have outfalls with certain drainage areas. The 

goal is to keep the designer involved with the 

project to react to problems and changed site 

conditions over time. 

- At least two phased EPSC plan sheets 

will be required for sites disturbing less than 5 

acres, showing the initial grading and EPSC 

measures on one sheet and final grading and 

EPSC on the other. For sites disturbing more 

than 5 acres, at least 3 phased EPSC plan 

sheets will be required: the two noted above, 

and an additional interim grading and EPSC 

plan sheet. 

- Stabilization must occur on steep slopes 

that have been inactive for 7 days. Stabilizing 

steep slopes reduces the erosion potential of 

the site substantially. 

- For sites that discharge into impaired or 

Exceptional TN Waters, designers must have 

successfully completed TDEC’s Level II Design 

Principles for EPSC for Construction Sites 

course, provided by UT-WRRC. 

 

At this point, it is unclear how the ELG will be 

addressed in the CGP, as it will be a 5 year 

permit and will not expire until after EPA’s 

lawsuit response deadline. 

 

KENTUCKY SHELBY JETT

The Kentucky stormwater association 

continues to establish itself. It held its first 

regional meeting in Louisville Kentucky at the 

Metropolitan Sewer District offices on July 

15th. The program for this meeting focused on 

MCM 3 and MCM 6 of the MS4 program. The 

group moved to establish a committee to 

address training needs for the MS4 community 

represented by KSA. 

 

 – Newsletter 

 

http://www.kymitigation.org/documents/KSA%2

0newsletter%202.pdf

 
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- Website 

 

http://kystormwater.org/

 

The KEPSC inspector qualification program 

has moved into its second generation. When 

the program was established, the qualification 

was set up for three years. The first inspectors 

qualified are now needing to attend a refresher 

class to continue as a qualified inspector in this 

program. Details of this process and 

registration for classes can be found on the 

website www.kepsc.org. This address redirects to www.kyt2.com for the Kentucky 

Transportation center that runs the KEPSC 

program. 

 

SOUTH CAROLINA JP JOHNS

The IECA Southeast Chapter is once again 

hosting the South Carolina Erosion and 

Sediment Control Training and Field Day on 

Thursday October 7th in Anderson, South 

Carolina. This year’s event is titled “Sediment 

Control Systems” 

This years training will be a one day event and 

all activities will be held at the TRI Denver 

Downs Research Facility. The morning 

sessions will be devoted to technical 

presentations by local technical experts on 

Sediment Control BMPs and Construction 

Site Turbidity Control. The afternoon 

sessions will focus on specific BMP 

applications, testing, and demonstrations. For 

additional information and to register online, go 

to: www.geosyntheticstesting.com/reg. 

Registration for the training is $25 before 

September 15th ($50 after) and includes a light 

breakfast, snack breaks, and lunch. Thanks to 

our vendors, the registration costs have been 

kept very low to encourage the attendance of 

public works employees, regulators, and field 

personnel. A total of 6 PDHs is available for 

attending the training. 

For questions, contact: 

Joel Sprague, PE 

Sr. Engineer 

TRI/Environmental, Inc. 

jsprague@tri-env.com (864) 242-2220. 

and 

J.P. Johns, PE 

Stormwater Technical Specialist, 

Woolpert 

JP.Johns@woolpert.com (864) 419-5700 

 NORTH CAROLINA TED SHERROD

Erosion and Sediment Control in North Carolina 

Residential and commercial construction in the 

private sector remains limited according to 

regulators approving erosion and sediment 

control plans in the state. Construction 

activities, however, at federal military 

installations and associated infrastructure work 

remains positive. Federal stimulus funding for 

the transportation sector has also resulted in 

good erosion and sediment control 

opportunities for contractors and vendors. 

NCDOT demonstrates Biopolymer System 

for Turbidity Control 

NCDOT has completed a series of demonstrations 

in summer 2010 at highway construction sites with 

the two phase biopolymer system for turbidity 

control. Effluent is pumped from culvert sites and 

from drilled caissons at bridge construction sites 

through a manifold containing biopolymers. The 

first section or chamber of the manifold contains a 

sock with a biopolymer that prepares the effluent 
for flocculation and then passes through a chamber 

containing a sock with a biopolymer flocculant. 

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 Biopolymer System Components Manifold 

Sock placed in manifold 

Sediment laden water begins to flocculate during 

the mixing process inside the manifold. Clay “flocs” 

are trapped in a geotextile bag as the “polished” 

water is then discharged to a suitable outlet. 

 

Set up of manifold components. Initial sample 

taken from basin

 Turbidity discharge (NTUs). 
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Clean water discharging from bag

This demonstration, utilizing stormwater impounded 

in baffled skimmer basin, measured potential 

construction effluent at 1283 NTUs and was treated 

and discharged at a measured level below 100 

NTUs. The pump discharge rate averaged 200 

gallons per minute. NCDOT plans to include this 

method in their Turbidity Reduction Matrix for 

dewatering operations. Contact 

tsherrod@ncdot.gov if additional details are 

desired. 

Calendar of Events 

August

8/18/2010 

Level III Recertification: Design of Erosion and 

Sediment Control Plans, Raleigh NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

8/24/2010 

Level I: Erosion and Sediment 

Control/Stormwater Recertification, Raleigh NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

8/25/2010 

How to Control Turbidity on Construction Sites 

Charlotte, NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=d28949f6-d11f-4c29-9de0-1c05739ea6dd

8/25/2010 

 Level II: Erosion and Sediment 

Control/Stormwater Certification, Raleigh, NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

8/26/2010 

Level I Erosion and Sediment 

Control/Stormwater Certification, Raleigh NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

September

09/22/2010 

Installation of Construction Site Erosion and 

Sediment Control Devices, Raleigh NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=fb318b76-940e-45ba-b165-febf7c1c4f17

09/23/2010-09/24/2010 (1.5 day) 

Advanced Construction Site Turbidity Control 

Workshop, Raleigh NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=fe0ac7ac-4d13-4f71-9c3a-6372ddd66e9c

9/28/2010 

Level I: Erosion and Sediment 

Control/Stormwater Recertification, 

Greensboro NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

9/29/2010 

Level II: Erosion and Sediment 

Control/Stormwater Certification, Greensboro, 

NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/
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9/30/2010 

Level I: Erosion and Sediment 

Control/Stormwater Certification, Greensboro, 

NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

October

10/06/2010-10/07/2010 

2010 Clear Water Alabama Seminar and Field 

Days, Auburn AL 

Contact: Katie Heath, Jefferson County Soil & 

Water Conservation Foundation 

6267 Park South Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 

205-424-9990, Ext 101 

10/07/2010 

South Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control 

Training and Field Day, Anderson SC 

www.geosyntheticstesting.com/reg

10/13/2010 

IECA Roadshow, Williamson County Ag Expo, 

Just south of Franklin TN 

More details to follow soon 

10/13/2010 

Installation of Construction Site Erosion and 

Sediment Control Devices, Raleigh NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=112b66c3-f8e1-4312-ba1f-e9ff102f9812

10/14/2010-10/15/2010 (1.5 days) 

Advanced Construction Site Turbidity Control 

Workshop, Raleigh NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=c72541a9-7aa8-4666-8ca7-25a827f3697f

10/19/2010-10/20/2010 

Central Georgia Erosion & Sedimentation 

Control and Stormwater Quality Workshop, 

Griffin, GA 

Stormwater Division @ 770-229-6424 

email at: cedelstein@cityofgriffin.com

10/26/2010-10/27/2010 

Fall 2010 WRRI Erosion and Sedimentation 

Control Planning and Design Workshop, 

Fletcher NC (NC State Mountain Hort 

Research Station) 

http://www.ncsu.edu/wrri/erosionworkshops.html

November

11/08/2010-11/09/2010 

Fall 2010 WRRI Erosion and Sedimentation 

Control Planning and Design Workshop, 

Raleigh NC 

http://www.ncsu.edu/wrri/erosionworkshops.html

December

12/01/2010 

Installation of Construction Site Erosion and 

Sediment Control Devices, Raleigh NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=8d1e84a5-1cfd-4a0f-921d-f1b4987f5d60

12/1/2010 

Level III A: Design of Erosion and Sediment 

Control Plans, Raleigh NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/

12/02/2010-12/03/2010 (1.5 days) 

Advanced Construction Site Turbidity Control 

Workshop, Raleigh NC 

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.asp

x?e=304cdbed-519a-452c-b242-82f90ba29d78

12/2/2010 

Level III B: Design of Erosion and Sediment 

Control for Reclamation Plans, Raleigh NC 

http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/dot/