Additional Course Information
Featured Topics
-
How to calculate water budget inputs using TR-55 runoff curves, climate data for direct participation and groundwater flows
-
The tricky task of predicting infiltration rates using field observations, test pits and soil texture
-
Use of the Thornthwaite method for predicting evapotranspiration
-
Field observations that help determine high-water points for ungauged streams
-
Use of aerial photo interpretation in planning your project
-
How plants adapt to wetland hydrologic conditions, so you can make more informed plant selection decisions
Course Participants Appreciate
-
Instructor’s practical, hands-on knowledge and his accounts of past experience
-
Water budget calculations
-
Creating a water budget with hydrographs
-
Wetland classification and construction
-
Planting tips
-
Constructed wetland modeling procedures
“The course gave me a logical process to analyze constructed wetlands, using the water budget and its inputs. I plan to start using it on a project tomorrow.” – Past Participant
Back to TOP
Instructor:
Gary Pierce, Owner and Principal Scientist of Froghome Environmental LLC, has over 25 years experience in wetland construction and instruction and a Ph.D. in Botany. Known for his animated teaching style and somewhat bent sense of humor (he concluded his first Rutgers course with a fully-clothed dive into a constructed wetland and has been seen in with hand puppets), Gary has taught the U.S. Army Corps Engineer’s course in wetland construction and restoration for more than 20 years. Before founding Froghome Environmental, Gary was founder and Director of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, Michigan and in earlier careers founder and president of Southern Tier Consulting, which operates a wetland plant nursery, and associate professor at Niagara University.
Back to TOP
Course Evaluation Results
Participants' Ratings of the Course (2005-2006):
(tally of responses received)
| |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Unsatisfactory |
| Please rate the overall content of the program |
20 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
| Rate the usefulness of the information for your career |
20 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
Participant Responses to this question:
Would you Recommend this Program to an Associate?
Back to TOP
Participants' Comments About the Course:
"One of the best courses I've taken in Continuing Education. A great value for those interested in practical knowledge of wetlands conservation. Great!!"
"The course gave me a logical process to analyze constructed wetlands, using the water budget and its inputs. I plan to start using it on a project tomorrow."
"Gary has a vast knowledge of the material and a lifetime of real-life experience that he relates to the course materials."
"The course has inspired me to read more literature and conduct more research into the topic on my own."
"Great. Very approachable and open, relaxed and informal presentation."
Read more testimonials about Wetlands Construction Design
The Most Useful or Relevant Aspects of the Course According to Attendees:
- Explanation of TR55 and water balance spreadsheet
- How to create a hydrograph
- Q & A each day
- Discussing the relationships if hydrology, geology and morphology in site selection
- Wetland classification and types of construction
- Concepts of designing wetlands - how the thought process should work
- Case studies of both successful and unsuccessful mitigation projects
- The entire planning process - particularly plants
- Slides depicting real wetland construction projects
- The “methodology” for wetland design; the instructor’s insights and experience
- Water budget calculations
- Planting tips, water budget / hydrograph-how-to, hydrologic models
- Adaptation of TR55 is great for small watersheds
- The last day, where we actually fill out the hydrograph, also the detailed aspects of the models
- Background knowledge followed by example from data collection through computational methods
- Constructed wetland modeling procedures, including where to get data, assumptions to make, etc.
- Gary’s practical, hands-on knowledge and his accounts of past experience
Back to TOP
How Participants Rated the Instructor
Participants' Ratings of the Instructor (2005-2006):
(tally of responses received)
| |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Unsatisfactory |
| Gary Pierce |
21 |
9 |
1 |
0 |
Participants' Comments About the Instructor:
"A lively teacher who conveys information in an easy to understand fashion. One of the best teachers I’ve encountered in the Continuing Education Program."
"Extremely personable. Attentive and passionate about the subject."
"I would like to attend any course taught by Gary!"
"Gary kept the class interesting through knowledge and anecdotes – his passion for the subject came across loud and clear."
"Very animated, very knowledgeable, very willing to answer questions."
"Humorous and very knowledgeable. Provided excellent examples."
Back to TOP
Related Courses of Interest
Advanced Wetland Delineation
This 2-day field course provides up-to-date information on current wetland delineation practices, the use of additional indicators and problem situations.
Methodology for Delineating Wetlands
This 4-day course will introduce you to delineating wetlands by integrating the methods put forth by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Government, with trade secrets and state laws. This course is a pre-requisite for Advanced Wetland Delineation.
Freshwater Wetland Construction Techniques
Learn the techniques of successful wetland mitigation planning and construction used by the experts. Includes a field component to give you a first-hand look at constructed wetlands.
Vegetation Identification for Delineating Wetlands
Learn to identify more than 100 species of plants that help you determine wetland boundaries. This course is a pre-requisite for Methodology for Delineating Wetlands.
Wetland Delineation Certificate Series
The credential you need to assure customers and clients that you are a qualified wetland delineator.
Back to TOP
|
