Erosion Control for the Landscape Architect

Thursday, February 13th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presented by Russ Adsit,
Executive Director for the International Erosion Control Association

CEUs: LA CES, LEED 1.5

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Course Description
As a design specialty, many landscape architects leave the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to others; engineers, contractors or owners. With a little direction, most firms can add this specialty to their offerings and increase their presence on the construction site as well as provide a valuable environmental benefit to their clients. We will explore the knowledge that most landscape architects already possess and find out how to apply that knowledge to this specialty. Attendance will provide direction for the designer to offer this service to their clients and resources to support the knowledge necessary.

Learning objectives:

  • The landscape architect will be able to determine resources for erosion control on construction projects
  • Learn what specialties are required for erosion and sediment control on a project.
  • Environmental benefits of the landscape architect's involvement in erosion and sediment control on the project.


Biography
Russell Adsit's professional experience has been as a landscape architect over the 30 years prior to taking the helm of the IECA. Russ has been a contractor, small business owner, university assistant professor and project manager for many types of projects over the years. He holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) from the University of Georgia and a Masters in Agribusiness Management (MABM) from Mississippi State University. A frequent speaker at workshops, seminars and educational events, he has also written articles for newspapers, magazines, textbooks and other publications. Russ has been recognized by his peers for excellence in design, construction and leadership in business as well as his non-profit activities. Currently, he is the Executive Director for the International Erosion Control Association, a non-profit organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado with over 2,500 members around the world.

Russ Adsit, Executive Director for the International Erosion Control Association

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