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Professional Development at the Environmental Learning Center
Earn CEUs at the ELC
If you're looking for a fun and convenient way to broaden your knowledge around environmental issues and earn continuing education units (CEUs), the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College is here to help. We offer a variety of short courses designed to give professionals hands-on experience while learning from experts in the field.
Short course topics will include areas related to stormwater management, wetland/river restoration and ecology, and more. Our rustic, yet comfortable, classrooms provide an excellent learning environment in the middle of a recently restored wetland.
- Only minutes from downtown Oregon City
- Free and open parking
- Retreat-like feel close to the city
- Conveniently located off Interstate-205
To get more information about professional development workshops, to join our email list, or to discuss your training needs, please contact Renee Harber at rharber@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3015.
Professional Development at the ELC
Date: Nov. 19, 2019
Time: 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: Environmental Learning Center, Lakeside Hall
Cost: $100
Cost for college students: $20 (Note: You will be asked to bring a current student ID card to the workshop.)
Description: This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the processes involved in erosion and sedimentation and their potential impacts as related to construction projects. This course will cover the best management practices and tools for erosion/sediment control, plan development, special provisions to specification editing, permit compliance and an introduction to navigating the Oregon standards specifications.
Pre-approved CEUs:
- Clackamas Community College: 0.4 CEU
- Landscape Contractors Board: 4 CEH
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to:
- Describe the processes of erosion and sedimentation, and anticipate how these processes may impact the environment during construction projects.
- Select and use appropriate erosion/sediment control products.
- Understand the requirements and responsibilities associated with compliance with the NPDES 1200-C/CA permit.
- Employ best management practices in the development of erosion/sediment control plans and follow the format in the development of special provisions to Oregon’s Standards Specifications for Construction.
Instructor: Robert Marshall, PLA, CPESC
Mr. Marshall is a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC). He has 25 years of experience in the private sector providing erosion control plans and landscape plans for a wide range of project types, with an emphasis on transportation related construction. His role with the Oregon Department of Transportation, which he has held for 2 1/2 years, can be summarized as "technical expert." Mr. Marshall is a trainer for ODOT’s inspector training program and for ODOT’s Erosion and Sediment Control Manager training program.
Sign upDate: Nov. 13, 2019
Time: 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Location: Environmental Learning Center, Lakeside Hall
Cost: $60
Description: This workshop will share advice and lessons learned from the recent restoration of the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College. Our newly constructed riverine wetland is the headwaters to Newell Creek and is primarily fed by stormwater. The end result is inspiring, but what did it take to get here? And what would we do differently if we had it to do again?
Pre-approved CEUs:
- Clackamas Community College: 0.4 CEU
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to:
- Develop a strategy for including the community in a wetland restoration.
- Explain the challenges of this project, and how they were overcome.
- Explain how this wetland system works and the pros and cons for why this particular design was selected.
- Identify successful strategies for managing future wetland restoration projects.
Instructors:
- Bob Cochran, Community College, Dean of Campus Services
- Paul Dedyo, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Associate
- Renee Harber, Environmental Learning Center, Program Director
- Shelly Parini, Water Environment Services, Business and Community Relations Project Manager
Program Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for all their much-appreciated support.
- Clackamas Water Environment Services
Environmental Professional Technical Advisory Committee Membership
This group of advisors provides guidance on the ELC's professional development program. The committee ensures that the ELC only offers in-demand, relevant training and that instructors have real-world experience in the subject matter.
Advisor | Committee |
---|---|
Todd Alsbury | Cascade Environmental Group |
John Borden | Clackamas River Basin Council |
Rowyn Cooper-Careselli | Wolfe Water Resources |
Mike Hamilton | UC Natural Reserve System |
Esther Lev | Wetland Conservancy |
Cheryl McGinnis | Clackamas River Basin Council |
Bill Monroe | Clackamas River Basin Council |
Doug Neeley | Greater Oregon City Watershed Council |
Devin Patterson | Clackamas County |
Joe Rudolph | Wolfe Water Resources |
John Runyon | Cascade Environmental Group |
Gail Shaloum | Clackamas Water Environment Services |
John van Staveren | Pacific Habitat Services |
Ben Walczak | ODFW |