01/25/2022: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Selection of Flood-control Structures, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 12pm-2pm Eastern

$198.00

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Much of our nations shorelines are protected by various flood control structures. Selecting and planning appropriate structures is a critical process that ensures viability of the protective structure and the protection of communities. In this two-hour webinar we will explore the steps to properly select, size, and locate flood control structures that will provide the greatest benefit to water resources and ensure the safety and welfare of the community at risk. Specifically, this course will discuss the consideration of location of the structure (in the water, on shorelines, or inland), whether the structure is hardened or green infrastructure, and the purpose or intended effect of the structure (erosion or flooding control). Various case studies will be used to emphasize the flood control selection process, which will have implications on the permitting process and liability implications. The webinar will conclude with examples that highlight both the benefits and potential adverse impacts of flood control structure selection decisions.

Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason please call Client Support (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to directly interact with and ask questions of the presenter.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

Recognize the role of flood control structures in the protection of property and human welfare
Distinguish the steps to the critical siting and selection process relating to flood control structures for the health and welfare of the community
Connect the selection of structures to required permitting process and consider implications
Discuss the community benefits and potential adverse environmental impacts of flood control structure selection decisions

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master’s degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

Dr. Young has eight years of private practice experience, six of which working with the firm Carter & Burgess, Inc. She was involved in a variety of work including a wide range of park and recreational planning and design projects. Landscape Architectural experience ranges from preparation of detail site design plans, inventory and analysis documents, park, recreation and open space master plans, city-wide comprehensive plans, interpretive prospectus documents, construction document preparation, and preparation of grant applications and rezoning applications for cities throughout Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Dr. Young currently works as a Military Master Planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Branch. Dr. Young is involved in a variety of work including a wide range of military planning, programming, and design projects. Project Management experience ranges from installation design guides to campus master plans. Projects also focus on the impacts of development on human health and the environment, and improvements through better siting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of military projects.

Dr. Young is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture. She teaches master’s level landscape architecture design studio course(s).