Stormwater and Erosion Control

Catalog description

This course will expand on concepts from watershed hydrology to provide students with an applied understanding of sediment transport and erosion control. It also introduces physical erosion processes, channel stability, estimation of sediment yield, and ecological and societal impacts from erosion. Topics also include regulatory controls on sediment and erosion, including the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act, Stream Buffers, and NPDES permit requirements. The course covers vegetative and structural control best management practices, including design and field maintenance. Students completing this course may be eligible to take the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A or 1B Certified Professional exams.