Inland property adjacent to our
waterways has always been vulnerable to the forces of nature, and always will
be. Flow energy in our rivers and
streams is subject to surges caused by heavy rain events. The shorelines of our lakes and ponds are
often negatively impacted by wave action and stormwater runoff.
We have learned a great deal the
negative impacts of past practices. For
example, native plant species have been removed in favor or hard armor, turf
grasses or invasive plant species.
Outdated land management practices have resulted in the transport of
destructive nutrients into our inland waters.
The good news is that all the
problems outlined above must be and can be successfully addressed. Attendees will learn about the tools,
techniques and practices that offer hope for a future which promises both
functional and sustainable shorelines.
Speaker: Peter Hanrahan
Peter Hanrahan is a Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control, and has more than 43 years of industry experience. In addition to presentations in Taiwan and
the Dominican Republic, Peter has also presented at the national level for many
organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, Land
Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the
National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association.
His articles have been published in many magazines, including
Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect &
Specifier News.
He has also assisted with the development of erosion control
standards with the Illinois Tollway Authority, and the State Departments of
Transportation in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Canada.