Advanced Polymer Workshop Polymer Enhancement of Erosion & Turbidity Control on Construction Sites

December 4, 2008   Booth Field Learning Laboratory Raleigh, North Carolina Sponsored By: North Carolina State University Soil Science Department NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources Hugh Hammond Bennett Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society College of Agriculture and Life Sciences NC Cooperative Extension Service
	Participants viewing a pumped water system using PAM
	PAM forming flocs in turbid water samples

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Instructors

RICH MCLAUGHLIN, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, Soil Science Department. Rich joined the faculty at NC State in 1993, where his focus is on erosion, sediment, and turbidity control. Rich led the effort to establish the Sediment and Erosion Control Research and Education Facility (SECREF) at the Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory, where he conducts much of his research. Prior to his tenure at NC State, Rich was employed at Ciba-Geigy as a Senior Scientist. Rich's current focus is on the use of polyacrylamide in systems to reduce sediment and turbidity problems on construction sites.

LES MAY, Ph.D., is currently an independent water treatment consultant providing technical and marketing knowledge and problem solving expertise for his clients. After receiving his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M University and completing postdoctoral studies, he started his industrial career as a laboratory research chemist. At Nalco Company, the world’s foremost specialty chemical water treatment company, Les was the Technical Director of the Solids/Liquids Separation R&D organization. Under his leadership, this applications research organization developed a record (Nalco) number of new water treatment chemical, biological, and mechanical technologies for raw water, potable water, and wastewater treatment. His organization was also responsible for providing applications technical support for all Nalco water treatment technologies. He was awarded the Chairman’s Award, Nalco’s highest recognition for achievement. Les has over 25 years of water treatment expertise, and is a current member of the American Water Works Association, the Water Environmental Federation, and the American Chemical Society.

AJAY K. BHARDWAJ, Ph.D., is currently Post Doctoral Associate in Department of Soil Science, NC State University. He has worked and trained in Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) of Israel, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), GIS and Remote Sensing Applications Center, HP, India, and CSKHP Agricultural University, India, before coming to NC State in 2006. Ajay earned his Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), masters and doctorate degrees in Soil Physics and Soil & Water Conservation from CSKHP Agricultural University, India, in 2003 and thereafter was Post Doctoral Fellow at Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Israel. Erosion, turbidity, polyacrylamide, mineralogy, and chemical and physical interactions at sediment-water interface are some of his current research interests.

BOYD DEVANE, Environmental Engineer, NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, is currently working on various projects related to stormwater pollution. He retired about a year ago after 31 years with the state. Most of his career involved working in various areas of nonpoint source pollution abatement. In the past few years, he has been especially involved in addressing water pollution from construction activities. Mr. Devane is a 1969 graduate of NC State University where he received a BS in Pulp and Paper science and worked as an environmental engineer in the paper industry before joining the state.

SCOTT KING, an Extension Associate in the Soil Science Department at NC State University earned a BS in biology from The College of William and Mary after which he worked as an environmental consultant focusing on wetlands. He has an MS in soil science from NC State University with emphasis on riparian buffers. HIS current assignment at NCSU is working on water quality research projects focusing on erosion and sediment control.

About the Course

There is increasing pressure on construction site managers to reduce the off-site impacts on streams, lakes, and estuaries adjacent to their projects. Traditional erosion and sediment control measures, even when properly installed and maintained, will often release highly turbid water to the environment. Polymer systems developed in or adapted from water treatment, mining, and agricultural applications are becoming more available for use on construction sites. The workshop is designed to provide practical information on the use of polymers for professionals involved in designing and managing erosion, sediment, and turbidity control on construction sites.

How You Will Benefit. . .

You will receive background theory and chemistry, environmental and regulatory concerns, and numerous applications of polymer systems for solving a variety of potential problems common on construction sites. Participants will have the opportunity to test sediment from their own sites and to be actively involved in the use of a variety of equipment available for solving erosion and turbidity problems.

Informal atmosphere of discussion and hands-on PAM testing

Test Your Sediment Samples

Please bring one or more samples of sediment from your own construction sites. You will have an opportunity to practice the screening process to match the best polymer to your sediment. Bring about 200 grams or a 1/2 cup of sediment in a small plastic bag or container.

Agenda

Who Should Attend

Contractors
Site Foremen
Developers
Designers
Landscape Architects
Environmental Code Enforcement Officers
Property Owners
Surveyors
Professional Engineers

Professional Education Credits:

• Landscape Architects - 6.5 CEUs
• Professional Engineers and Surveyors - 6.5 PDHs
• Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control - 6.5 PDUs
• Licensed Soil Scientists - 6.5 credit hours

All professional development hours are self-claim.

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University Biosecurity Protocol

In an effort to prevent foot and mouth disease among our livestock, the university now requires that all visitors to field sites must not have traveled outside the United States for at least 14 days prior to the course date. Some international travel may be allowed. Please call if your international travel conflicts with your chosen course date.

Registration Information

5 Ways To Register

1. Call: Kathryn Luxford @ 919-515-7154
2. E-mail: soils_training@ncsu.edu
3. Fax: Attention Kathryn@ 919-513-0811
4. Website: www.soil.ncsu.edu/training/
5. Mail:
Kathryn Luxford
NCSU Soil Science Dept.
Box 7643 - UFL
Raleigh, NC 27695

Location/Hotels:

The course will be held at the Booth Field Learning Laboratory just off Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh. A link to the map/directions for the facility is below:

To see a map of the location:
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/swetc/maps/maps2.htm

Area hotels include:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 5630 Dillard Dr., Cary, 919-851-1220
Hampton Inn, US 70 East & 110 Drexmere St., Garner, 919-772-6500
Wingate Inn, 1542 Mechanical Blvd., Garner, 919-779-7441

Registration Form