March 19-23, 2012 

·        Laser Surveying, Topographic Mapping, & GPS Mapping

·        Agricultural Subsurface Drainage  Systems Design

·        Drainage Water Management: Controlled  Drainage System Design and Installation

 Sponsored by: Overholt Drainage Education and Research Program, Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering, OSU Extension, OARDC, The Ohio State University, in cooperation with USDA-NRCS, USDA-ARS, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ohio Land Improvement Contractors and Associates

Program Objective: Provide continuing education for land improvement contractors, soil and water conservation technicians, farmers, engineers, consultants, sanitarians, and others interested in advancing their knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and skills related to the purpose, design, layout, construction, and management of Soil and Water Conservation Systems, with emphasis on Water Management and Water Quality. Instructors include Land-Grant University Faculty/Staff, NRCS/ODNR/SWCD engineers and technicians, ARS engineers and scientists, and experienced OLICA contractors and associates.

SESSION I: 1 ½ days  Laser Surveying, Topographic Mapping, & GPS Mapping

. Overview of Laser Surveying; Lenker Rod

. Field Notes Laser/ Using Lenker Rod

. Hands-on Field Layout and Survey

. Field Notes/Interpretation of Data

. Topographic Features and Contours, Plotting

Field Data, Drawing Contours

. Developing Topographic Map

. Using Topographic Map Information

. Computer Applications

. GPS Applications, Drainage Systems Mapping

 Extensive fieldwork, classroom instruction, evening work sessions. Basic knowledge of elevations required.

SESSION 2: 2 1/3 days  Agricultural Subsurface Drainage Design, & Installation

. Agricultural Drainage Concepts; Soils Basics

. Drainage Guides

. Subsurface Drainage Design Concepts,

Procedures, Sizing Laterals and Mains

. Design Exercises, Work Sessions

. Design Problem for Monday’s Field Site

. Benefits and Economics of Drainage

. Environmental Considerations

. Installation Basics, Methods, Research

. Proper Installation and Common Mistakes

. Other Drainage Design Concepts

Extensive classroom instruction, work sessions, minor fieldwork possible, evening work sessions, programs. General understanding of drainage and leveling required.

No formal program Thursday evening.

SESSION 3: 1 day  Drainage Water Management: Controlled Drainage System Design and Installation

Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

. Agricultural Drainage Water Management:

Concepts, Purpose, Benefits, Practices

. Midwest Initiative; Regional Projects

. Controlled Drainage Design

. Sizing Laterals and Mains

. Design Problems, Layout

. Installation, Operation and Management

. Drainage Collection and Pumping

. Drain Spacing and Depth Alternatives

. Opportunities with Drainage Management

. Drainage Outlets, Buffers, Other Applications

 Extensive classroom instruction, work sessions, minor fieldwork possible, etc. Completion of a subsurface drainage design educational program encouraged.

 Questions Contact Larry C. Brown 

614.292.3826 or brown.59@osu.edu