UNDERCOVERThe Alberta Erosion Control Association in partnership with the Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership proudly present:

Introductory and Advanced Training and Field Methods in

Erosion and Sediment Control

June 6 and 7, 2016

ALIDPAlberta Low Impact Development Partnership

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Calgary Airport6620 - 36 Street N.E.

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Mel Zwierink is a Professional Forest-er (R.P.F.), Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) with almost 35 years experience in erosion and sediment control (ESC), environ-mental protection plans (EPP), reclama-tion, environmental impact assessments,

terrestrial baseline surveys, Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM), ecological site classification, silviculture prescriptions, soil classification, soil mapping and soil erosion and terrain stability assessments.

Dive in. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we have a professional development opportunity for you.

Locals know. Benefit from instruction and interaction with experts who work in Alberta and know the local construction scene.

Remember the reason for ESC. The ease and even the possibility of maintaining clean water for commercial, recreation, and drinking purposes depends significantly on good erosion and sediment control during construction.

June 6, 2016

What is erosion? What is sediment? This course will introduce you to the basics of erosion and sediment control (ESC) and how to recognize the appropriate level of ESC planning and implementation that should be applied to mitigate ESC risks. The participant should come out of the course with a sound theoretical basis for ESC decision-making, exposure to processes that improve the likelihood of regulatory compliance and preventing harm to the environment, and an improved ability to assess ESC plans.

Time: 8:30 - 12 noonFee: $175 plus GST

Includes continental breakfast and one refreshment break; attendance certificate.Register at http://esc161.eventbrite.ca

Introduction to Erosion and Sediment Control

BEGINNER

Greg Henderson was awarded his M.Sc. in Forest Hydrology from the University of British Columbia in 1981 and has been interested in erosion and sediment control ever since. As a practicing Professional Hydrologist he has obtained appointments both across Canada and internationally in South East Asia and South America in forestry,

hydrology and soil conservation. He currently resides in Cal-gary and works as a hydrologist for an oil and gas company. Greg is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and looks forward to meeting those with a similar passion in soil and water conservation.

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David Dinu, MEDes., CPESC, is an Environmental Scientist and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Specialist for Matrix Solutions Inc. in Calgary. He has been a CPESC since 2005 and has over 16 years of experience in ESC and environmental construction operations (ECO) plan design and monitoring of construction sites for environmental regulatory compliance in Calgary and

throughout Alberta. Mr. Dinu has considerable field experi-ence in developing onsite erosion control strategies with client representatives and, subsequently, arranging, super-vising and reviewing ESC site maintenance activities. He is currently vice-president for AECA and has presented and fa-cilitated ESC courses on ESC Design and RUSLE Applications.

Do you create erosion and sediment control plans? Are you interested in taking your designs to the next level? Then this course is for you! We will have presentations from Alberta Environment and Parks and The City of Calgary to help you focus on meeting their regulatory requirements. Erosion potential assessment will also be discussed; gathering information and conducting a site inspection. We will then go over how to prepare a plan, including typical erosion and sediment controls. RUSLE (Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation) will become your best friend. This course will walk you through some hands on examples for determining your K and LS values and combining your Best Management Practices (BMPs) for success. Don’t let your planning get stuck in the mud!

June 6, 2016ADVANCED

ESC Design for Success

Time: 8:30 - 4:30Fee: $400 plus GST

Includes continental breakfast, lunch and two refreshment breaks.; attendance certificate. Register at http://esc161.eventbrite.ca

David Walker, PhD, CPESC, P.Ag., P.Biol., CPRM, specializes in land reclamation as a researcher, instruc-tor, consultant, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary. With more than 25 years of experience in Canada and parts of the USA, he has consulted to all levels

of government, national and provincial parks, oil and gas industry, electrical power industry, ski industry, and non-governmental environmental organizations. Dr. Walker has over 30 years teaching experience at the university level in graduate and undergraduate programs and at the technical level in professional development programs.

Elyse MacDonald is a Registered Pro-fessional Biologist (R.P.Bio.) and Certified Professional in Erosion Control (CPESC) focusing on fisheries and erosion con-trol issues in large scale, remote devel-opment projects including hydropower, oil/gas, and mining. She is experienced in project management, baseline data collection/reporting, impact assessment,

construction/development, and operational monitoring, as well as performance management, office management, and corporate strategic planning.

Terry Ross CPESC, Can-CISEC holds a B.Sc. in Earth Science, with a specialization in Geomorphology. Terry brings a deep understanding of earth processes to his Erosion and Sediment Control work. Terry has design experi-ence in a variety of applications, ranging from commercial sites to multi-family developments and residential subdivi-

sions. Terry is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedi-ment Control.

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June 7, 2016

This field workshop will provide information on planning and implementation of effective erosion and sediment control. This event is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of applications suitable for erosion control and stabilization of lands disturbed during construction and development. This course will be valuable for people associated with the construction & development industry including developers, engineering/environmental consultants, contractors, homebuilders, inspectors, project managers and environmental regulatory personnel.

Time: 9:00 - 4:00Fee: $250 plus GST

Includes continental breakfast, lunch and two refreshment breaks; attendance certificate. NOTE: Self-transport to the YYC site part way through the day from the hotel is required. Register at http://esc161.eventbrite.ca

All field participants in the methods course are required to bring their own steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hardhat, work gloves and a safety vest for use during the field installation work.

UNDERCOVER: Field Methods

ALL LEVELS

Get into the dirt!Our onsite host for the

Field Methods Day will be the Calgary Airport Authority.

EXPO

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ESC suppliers are invited to display their products and services in the room next door to the field methods course. There is room for 20 exhibitors.

The field methods course will break from 10:30 until lunch in order to give ample time to visit the displays.

Time: 8:00 - 12:30, June 7 onlyFee: $300 plus GST per display, includes

one exhibitor

Includes continental breakfast, lunch and one refreshment break. Additional exhibitors please register for the concurrent field event.Register at http://esc161.eventbrite.ca

Parking Free and plentiful parking at the hotelReach out Robin McLeod robin@alidp.org

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