Elevating Homes for Flood Protection
COURSE DESCRIPTION One of the most common of all retrofitting techniques is to raise an entire existing superstructure above the Design Flood Elevation (DFE). When properly done, the elevation of
Residential Rain Gardens – Design, Installation and Maintenance
COURSE DESCRIPTION Rain gardens are shallow, constructed depressions that are planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. While rain water has been collected in gardens since ancient times, the concept
Removal of Small Dams
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is based on the publication “Removal of Small Dams in Oregon, A Guide for Project Managers”. It is used with permission of the author, Denise Hoffert,
Repairing Flood Damaged Homes
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will introduce you to the principles and practices of repairing a flooded home. During the initial visit to a flood-damaged home, the situation often appears overwhelming.
Inspection of Embankment Dams
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces guidelines of embankment dam inspection according to the FEMA. It is estimated that there are about 75,000 dams in the US, many of which are
