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Course ID: GHYD-401
May 5-7, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Portland Airport Ramada Inn
6221 Northeast 82nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97220


Instructor: Rick G. Graff; Water Resources Geologist

Description: This class is intended for environmental professionals who are not hydrogeologists, but require a practical understanding of environmental hydrogeology. The three-day course introduces environmental professionals to applied hydrologeology and prepares them to manage and develop site characterization activities. Conceptual real-world discussions and visual aids help dispel common groundwater misconceptions while hands on exercises allow students to apply course concepts to practical scenarios. In-class exercises include calculating hydraulic gradient, flow direction, flow volume, and flow velocity; water table contouring; designing monitoring wells; constructing geologic profiles from well logs; and investigating contaminated sites based on case study data. After this course students will be able to understand hydrogeologic reports, prepare work plans, and implement field studies.

Course Topics:

* Overview of groundwater resources
* Common misconceptions
* Relevant/Complimentary disciplines
* Supporting resources

* Water occurrence, movement and quality
* Global perspective and world supplies
* Rocks and water bearing strata
* Hydrologic Cycle
* Porosity, aquifers and confining units
* Saturated and unsaturated zones
* Specific yield, retention
* Heads, gradients, and velocity

* Darcy's Law
* Hydraulic conductivity
* Groundwater flow systems
* Capillary fringe, unsaturated flow
* Transmissivity
* Storage Coefficient
* Cone of depression
* Potentiometric surface
* Aquifer tests and analysis
* Time/distance drawdown
* Aquifer boundaries
* Well design and construction

Intended Audience: This course is designed for scientists, technicians and well owners. Further, the general public could gain pertinent knowledge of local water resource and protection issues.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

- Design monitoring wells for contaminant delineation
- Review Hydrogeologic reports
- Understand elementary pumping tests
- Prepare work plans for groundwater field studies
- Take a further advanced groundwater classes

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of hydrologic and chemical processes is required.

Course Materials: Attendees will receive a binder containing workshop proceedings and reference material.

Continuing Education Units: 1.3 CEU's

Registration: $595/$495*
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reduced tuition available to employees of Native American tribes, government agencies, and nonprofits; students; and AFS, NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members).
You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976. Register Online!

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day. Lunch on your own.

About the Instructor: Rick has over 23 years of experience as a Water Resources Geologist providing pragmatic solutions to water resource and environmental issues for the private and public sector. His experience includes hydrogeological site characterizations at locations throughout North America and extensive experience with water supply studies for agricultural, municipal, and domestic water users. Rick is well versed with federal, state, and local regulations including CWA, SDWA, RCRA, CERCLA, water rights, and growth management requirements.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.

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650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, Washington 98108
Phone: (206)762-1976, Fax: (206)762-1979

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