Erosion and Sediment Control
Objective: This course provides experienced field inspectors and permit reviewers with a refresher on theory and concepts related to soil erosion and sediment control processes. Special emphasis is given to identifying potential problems in the permit application and under field conditions. Remedial measures for soil erosion and sediment control are discussed. Duration: 2 day
Agenda
General Introduction
Course Objectives
Solicits class-identified problems
Applicable Regulation and Performance Standards
Problems in the Permit Application
Evaluating data submitted
Field verification of permit data
Problems Observed in the Field
Identify sources of field problems
Concept of Soil Erosion
Define soil erosion and sedimentation
Magnitude of erosion from mines
Methods to estimate soil erosion
Attributes of an erosion control plan
Concept of design, construction and maintenance
Concept of Water Flow and Stream Channel Erosion
Stream flow
Stream energy and scouring
Embankment and channel stability
Concepts of Sedimentation
Relative vs absolute standards
Dynamics of 3-dimensional particle movement
Techniques, Structures and Products as Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Control Erosion and Sediment
Evaluation of effectiveness, availability and cost of these BMP=s
Evaluating a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Data verification
Will these BMPs really work?
Field Evaluation of BMPs
Tour of site
Evaluation of BMPs
Class Exercise
Summary of Course
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Field inspectors, AML field personnel and permit reviewers.
COMMENTS: Suggest having taken Soils and Revegetation course prior to taking this course.
National Technical Training Program: (202) 208-2769