Effective Sediment & Erosion Control Plans, Part II: Calculating Performance Goals and Plan Effectiveness

Effective roadway sediment and erosion control plans developed by designers and approved by regulatory agencies must meet specific performance goals (PG), but, all too often some performance goals cannot be achieved (e.g., discharge of sediment cannot occur) or remain idealistic (e.g., BMPs must remain functional for all storm events). Calculating erosion rates by RUSLE2 is becoming more commonplace due to the computer algorithms that better simulate vegetation establishment, rendering it an excellent tool to assess how road building activities affect a watershed and allows for calculating  performance goals.

Working through Fifield’s best-selling Designing and Reviewing Effective Sediment and Erosion Control Plans (3^rd ed.), this sixth module of our Sediment and Erosion Control for Roadway Projects Master Class Series develops a roadway project, and puts forth the process and calculations by which using the results of RUSLE2 designers and reviewers can calculate performance goals (PG) at major discharge points by assuming predevelopment discharge of sediment is to be maintained while construction activities occur. Additionally Fifield and Wills discuss how designers and reviewers can calculate effectiveness (EFF) of sediment and erosion control plans before implementation that strive to meet performance goals.

Learning Objectives
Attendees can expect the discussion and education of the following learning objectives.

• Develop a sediment and erosion control plan for a roadway project.
• Understand of how to develop PG values at major discharge points using RUSLE2 results.
• Complete EFF calculations to demonstrate Performance Goals are being met.
• Understand tools necessary for designers and regulatory agencies to demonstrate S&EC plans are compliant before implementation.

Sediment and Erosion Control for Roadway Projects
Master Class Series
This Calculating Performance Goals and Plan Effectiveness presentation is the sixth module in our Sediment and Erosion Control for Roadway Projects Master Class Series. Currently, we are offering the full Master Class Series and manual at a discounted rate. If you are interested in purchasing the full Master Class Series, you can find information and the registration link here.

Presenters: Jerald Fifield, Ph.D., CISEC, CPESC
Tina Wills, P.E., CISEC, CPESC
HydroDynamics Incorporated

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 16^th,  11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST / 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST

Credits: 1 PDHs / 0.1 CEUs

Price: $149 Webinar + Manual  (saves 30% off manual) $99 Webinar Only
Full Series Discount: $489* (a 20% savings!)
Includes: one logon for lectures (6), workshops (3), CEU/PDH certificate, and manual