Growing up, and well into my adulthood, I collected comic books. I loved getting the latest issues of The Amazing Spiderman or the Uncanny X-Men. Fantastic Four and The Hulk also received a large amount of my attention. It was through these comic books that I was introduced to the concept of “the crossover.” The crossover issue is one in which the story line of one comic book would intersect with the story line of another. This unique issue would either enhance current happenings in both titles, or it would be a standalone story that simply included the heroes of both titles.
It was a good way to, number one—sell more comic books, and two—speaking as a fan, learn more about the characters in other titles thus expanding my knowledge of the Marvel comic book universe. Somewhere down the road, in one situation or another, that knowledge turned out to be pretty valuable.
Growing up, and well into my adulthood, I collected comic books. I loved getting the latest issues of The Amazing Spiderman or the Uncanny X-Men. Fantastic Four and The Hulk also received a large amount of my attention. It was through these comic books that I was introduced to the concept of “the crossover.” The crossover issue is one in which the story line of one comic book would intersect with the story line of another. This unique issue would either enhance current happenings in both titles, or it would be a standalone story that simply included the heroes of both titles. It was a good way to, number one—sell more comic books, and two—speaking as a fan, learn more about the characters in other titles thus expanding my knowledge of the Marvel comic book universe. Somewhere down the road, in one situation or another, that knowledge turned out to be pretty valuable. [text_ad] I offer you “Hydromodification 101.” It is a Forester University webinar that is coming up in a few days. Those who read Forester Media’s sister publications, Stormwater and Erosion Control, will definitely be interested. But for those of us in the dirt moving/roadbuilding/construction industries, we should consider this as an important “crossover” webinar. This knowledge will turn out to be pretty valuable. From Forester University:In this webinar we'll start by diving into hydromodification, its root causes (e.g., land alteration, etc.), key factors affecting stream stability, and potential hydrologic and geomorphic outcomes. Building on this foundation, Goodman will lay out a step-by-step approach for predicting and mitigating hydromodification impacts by accounting for changes to the dominant controls on channel form (e.g., discharge and sediment supply) as well as the form itself (e.g., channel geometry and bed/bank material). Within this methodology, we'll discuss how you can properly characterize the four key factors controlling channel adjustment for both the pre- and post-disturbance condition, and how you can incorporate these characterizations as inputs to a long-term continuous sediment transport model. Using this model, Goodman will demonstrate how you can predict the likelihood of channel form adjustment based on the ratio of sediment transport capacity and sediment supply in the pre- and post-disturbance conditions. We'll then move to mitigation, taking a look at how you can use stormwater BMPs and stream rehabilitation to manage hydromodification and mitigate its impacts (channel erosion, stream degradation, biologic impact, etc.). Goodman will present real-world examples of hydromodification management that have positively impacted water supply, quality, habitat, and public safety, and how you can utilize these techniques for your projects. And finally, we'll bring into context how these technical principles align with and meet current stormwater regulations.Judd Goodman, P.E., is the senior water resources engineer for Geosyntec Consultants. He will be presenting the webinar on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT. In order to register, or for complete information, click on this link. And watch this three-minute that teaches a brief introduction of hydromodification. [embed width="600" height="390"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ6WvV5l83E[/embed] It’s not quite Wolverine vs. the Hulk! But it might give you the power to help save the planet one day!
I offer you “Hydromodification 101.” It is a Forester University webinar that is coming up in a few days. Those who read Forester Media’s sister publications, Stormwater and Erosion Control, will definitely be interested. But for those of us in the dirt moving/roadbuilding/construction industries, we should consider this as an important “crossover” webinar. This knowledge will turn out to be pretty valuable.
From Forester University:
In this webinar we’ll start by diving into hydromodification, its root causes (e.g., land alteration, etc.), key factors affecting stream stability, and potential hydrologic and geomorphic outcomes. Building on this foundation, Goodman will lay out a step-by-step approach for predicting and mitigating hydromodification impacts by accounting for changes to the dominant controls on channel form (e.g., discharge and sediment supply) as well as the form itself (e.g., channel geometry and bed/bank material).
Within this methodology, we’ll discuss how you can properly characterize the four key factors controlling channel adjustment for both the pre- and post-disturbance condition, and how you can incorporate these characterizations as inputs to a long-term continuous sediment transport model. Using this model, Goodman will demonstrate how you can predict the likelihood of channel form adjustment based on the ratio of sediment transport capacity and sediment supply in the pre- and post-disturbance conditions. We’ll then move to mitigation, taking a look at how you can use stormwater BMPs and stream rehabilitation to manage hydromodification and mitigate its impacts (channel erosion, stream degradation, biologic impact, etc.).
Goodman will present real-world examples of hydromodification management that have positively impacted water supply, quality, habitat, and public safety, and how you can utilize these techniques for your projects. And finally, we’ll bring into context how these technical principles align with and meet current stormwater regulations.
Judd Goodman, P.E., is the senior water resources engineer for Geosyntec Consultants. He will be presenting the webinar on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT.
In order to register, or for complete information, click on this link.
And watch this three-minute that teaches a brief introduction of hydromodification.
