Managing Constructed Wetlands and Water Plants 20 – 21 November 2014 Wetland Education and Training (WET) Program Sydney Olympic Park A clever place to visit, for learners of all ages www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/education About the workshop Learning outcomes All wetlands are under enormous pressure due to anthropogenic activities. Urban constructed wetlands are particularly at risk and can also suffer greatly from unplanned design and inappropriate construction. Poor maintenance and inadequate repair works also add to their degradation. Unless properly planned actions are taken, wetland assets can quickly turn into a huge liability. This two-day workshop will focus on these issues, highlight lessons learned from successful construction and management, as well as discuss effective, practical management tools. Participants will learn: The workshop will include site visits to wetlands at Sydney Olympic Park. This is the 42nd workshop that the Authority is organising. • The theory of wetland construction • Principles and designs of constructed wetlands • Effective construction and maintenance considerations • Fast-tracked identification of water plants • Water plant monitoring and maintenance • Best management practices in constructed wetlands • Practical skills in implementing a wetland monitoring and maintenance regime. Requirements Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of wetland ecology and management. Program outline Managing Constructed Wetlands and Water Plants Thursday, 20 November 2014 Friday, 21 November 2014 09.45 Registration & Morning Tea 08.30 Education Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park Registration – Education Centre, Bicentennial Park 08.45 Practical Field Study: techniques and successes in planting in wetlands constructed for treatment performance Ms Julie Currey & Mr Grant Sutcliffe, Sydney Olympic Park Authority 09.30 Practical Field Study: control of emergent and terrestrial weeds in constructed wetlands; and mosquitoes in constructed wetlands: onsite examinations Ms Jenny O’Meara, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Dr Cameron Webb, Department of Medical Entomology, University of Sydney 10.15 Field-based Case Study: control of floating aquatic weeds and algae in constructed wetlands Dr Swapan Paul, Sydney Olympic Park Authority 11.00 Morning Tea 11.15 Conflicts and overlaps in managing wetland assets and services Dr Leonard Pinto 11.45 Mosquitoes in constructed wetlands Dr Cameron Webb, Department of Medical Entomology, University of Sydney 12.15 Maintenance of wetlands – considerations for litter & rubbish, water flow & safety Mr Anto Pratten, Stormwater Systems Pty Ltd 12.45 Lunch 13.15 Constructing and managing wetlands for sustainability Ms Maryanne Smith, Orange City Council 13.45 Maintenance of water plants – considerations for ecology and sustainability Mr Graham Prichard, Lake Macquarie City Council 14.15 How to assess and monitor water plants and weeds? Ms Mia Dalby-Ball, Dragonfly Environmental 10.00 Welcome 10.05 The uniqueness and diversity of Australian water plants Mr Geoff Sainty, Sainty & Associates 10.35 Classification and general biology of water plants Mr Graham Prichard, Lake Macquarie City Council 11.15 Processing and identification of water plants and weeds Mr Graham Prichard, Lake Macquarie City Council [Participants will identify water plants using microscopes, manuals and guides] 13.15 Lunch 14.00 Constructed wetlands in the context of a changing climate Ms Mia Dalby-Ball, Dragonfly Environmental 14.30 Hydrology of freshwater wetlands Dr Swapan Paul, Sydney Olympic Park Authority 15.00 Ecology of freshwater wetlands Dr Swapan Paul, Sydney Olympic Park Authority 15.30 Afternoon Tea 15.45 Wetland Treatment Systems for Stormwater: details design considerations for hydrology and aesthetics Mr Geoff Hunter, Hunter Environmental Services [Includes practical group exercises on the design process] 16.30 Wetland Treatment Systems for Stormwater: construction and establishment design considerations for water plants and stormwater treatment Mr Geoff Hunter, Hunter Environmental Services 14.45 [Includes practical group exercises on the design process] Group activity: preparation of an action plan for managing aquatic plants and weeds Collective Facilitation 17.30 Q/A and Close 15.15 Afternoon Tea 15.30 Group Synthesis: ways forward – Collective Resolution 16.00 Certificates Registration form Managing Constructed Wetlands and Water Plants | 20 – 21 November 2014 Details Special requirements Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss ££ Dietary considerations Surname: ££ Any other requirements Given names: Please advise of particular requirements below: Organisation Name: ABN: Address: Postcode: Phone: Fax: Participant’s Email: Accounts Payable Email: Fees (Fees include: workshop, lunch, field studies, workshop notes and field excursions) Two Day Rate (Including GST) Regular Concession $770 $660 Total: $ Accommodation Novotel & Hotel Ibis Olympic Boulevard Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Ph: (02) 8762 1111 Pullman Hotel Olympic Boulevard Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Ph: (02) 8762 1700 Ibis Budget Hotel 8 Edwin Flack Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Ph: (02) 9648 3362 (Please Note: Limited places are available. Registrations close on 3 November 2014. Refunds are conditional) Registration Payment options ££ Cheque ££ Visa Sydney Olympic Park Authority 8 Australia Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 ££ EFT* Email: [email protected] Ph: (02) 9714 7888 Fax: (02) 9714 7466 Name of cardholder: www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/education Card number: Supported by: ££ Mastercard Expiry date: Cardholder’s signature: *Please forward your remittance advice by fax to (02) 9714 7325 or email [email protected] Please make cheques payable to Sydney Olympic Park Authority 8 Australia Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Office use only Approving officer GL CC Approving signature: WT $ Date: