the upper altamaha initiative
spring 2008
JURI 5290, ECOL 8710
The class meets Fridays, 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm in the Seminar Room at the Institute
of Ecology. View a map (large Adobe PDF file, 1.14 MB.)
Syllabus, Rubric, Readings, and Potential Projects
Class readings are available online and in notebooks located at the Institute of Ecology and the Law Library.
Schedule
| Date
|
Topic/Speakers
|
| Jan. 11 |
- Introductions of students and faculty
- Overview of the Practicum and expectations
- Introduction to the Initiative for Watershed Excellence: Upper Altamaha Pilot Project
- Review potential class project list
|
| Jan. 18 |
- Select group projects over pizza
- Review memo topic list
|
| Jan. 25 |
- Problem-solving (Alex Scherr)
- Developing an effective work plan (Beth Gavrilles)
- Formatting and citations (Seth Wenger)
- Legal research tips; optional for law students (Travis Trimble)
|
| Week of Jan. 28 |
Groups meet with Laurie to go over draft work plans at mutually convenient times and locations (one person from each group will contact Laurie to set up the meeting) |
| Feb. 1 |
- Faculty presentation:
Overview of existing federal and Georgia law on conservation easements, water conservation and river access (Laurie)
- First memo outline due (electronic format, send to Beth)
- Work plan draft due (electronic format, send to Beth)
- Abstract draft due (electronic format, send to Beth)
|
| Feb. 8 |
- Faculty presentation:
Global climate change & projected impacts on Georgia (Ron)
- Groups present work plans to the class
(Use powerpoint; presentation not to exceed 15 minutes)
|
| Feb. 15 |
- Faculty presentation:
LEED certification process (Dick Field, ACC Environmental Coordinator)
- Remaining groups present work plans to the class
(Use powerpoint; presentation not to exceed 15 minutes)
- First memo draft due (electronic format, send to Beth)
- Final work plan due (electronic format, send to Beth)
- Final project abstract due (electronic format, send to Beth)
|
| Feb. 22 |
Faculty presentation:
Instream flow policies (Mary Freeman, U.S. Geological Survey) |
| Feb. 29 |
- Faculty presentation:
Clean Water Act: TMDL and stormwater requirements(Laurie)
- Faculty Presentation: Stormwater management (Alfie)
- Midpoint Reflection Statements due (electronic format OR hard copy, send to Beth)
- First Memo final due (electronic format, send to Beth)
|
| Week of March 3 |
Groups meet with Laurie to review progress and discuss reflection statements |
| March 7 |
- Faculty presentation: Water efficiency (Todd Rasmussen)
- Second Memo outline due (electronic format, send to Beth)
|
| March 14 |
No class meeting (spring break) |
| March 21 |
- No class meeting
- Second Memo draft due (electronic format, send to Beth)
|
| March 28 |
Paddling Trip |
| April 4 |
- No class meeting; Red Clay Conference at the law school
- Second memo final due (electronic format, send to Beth)
- Draft group product due
|
| April 11 |
Groups meet individually with Laurie |
| April 18 |
No class meeting Paddling Trip |
| April 25 |
- Final Group Products due (both electronic format and hard copy to Beth)
- Any changes to work plan or abstract are due (electronic format; send to Beth)
|
Monday
May 5
12-3 pm |
Final Presentations |
Please note: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructors may be necessary.
Class Format:
- Two or three class meetings in first two weeks of semester to select
projects and develop work-plans;
- From four to eight lectures on ecological,
design and policy issues affecting the watershed;
- One paddling trip on the Oconee River;
- Periodic group meetings to develop particular projects;
- Project presentation (either to stakeholders or to the class and other
interested parties at the University) with dress rehearsal;
- A reflection statement.
Expectations (students):
Attend class lectures and field trip, read assignments prior to each
lecture, work together to define class projects, attend group meetings
and work cooperatively to develop a work plan and to complete the project,
attend individual meetings with professors, and docment reflections. Students will be graded on class
participation and project substance and presentation.
Expectations (faculty):
Coordinate informative lectures and field trip; facilitate interaction
between students and stakeholders in the Upper Altamaha Basin; provide support
to students in identifying and completing particular projects; facilitate
dress rehearsals and project presentations; facilitate publication of
projects and provide a forum for students to reflect on their experiences
in the course.
Student Contact Information
Class listserv: upperaltamaha-L@listserv.uga.edu
Name |
Email |
Phone |
Program |
| Bates, Katie |
batesmk@uga.edu |
404-849-5269 |
Law |
| Bedell, Morgan |
morganbedell@gmail.com |
706-296-6982 |
Law |
| Ken Bradshaw |
jbradsha@uga.edu |
757-709-9620 |
Ag & Env Sci |
| Matthew Brown |
brownmc@uga.edu |
678-350-6416 |
Law |
| Jeb Butler |
jebutler@uga.edu |
706-332-3881 |
Law |
| Lydia Doyle |
ldoyle@uga.edu |
706-338-2961 |
Law |
| Leigh Engen |
lengen@uga.edu |
706-254-9471 |
Social Work |
| Heather Fleming |
hfleming@uga.edu |
770-401-1523 |
Forestry |
| Rick Irvin |
trirvin@uga.edu |
404-307-5062 |
Law |
| Julie McEntire |
mcentirj@uga.edu |
214-802-5638 |
Ecology |
| Katie Miller |
katiem@uga.edu |
704-608-7964 |
Law |
| Danny O'Brien |
dannyob@uga.edu |
404-272-4433 |
Ecology |
| Jonathan Penland |
ibjp@uga.edu |
706-491-6418 |
Arts & Sci |
| Chris Rabon |
jcrabon@uga.edu |
706-587-1304 |
Law |
| Rachel Small |
smalls@uga.edu |
404-314-0193 |
Forestry |
| Herbert Ssegane |
seganeh@uga.edu |
706-202-8193 |
Ag & Env Sci |
| Sarah Stevens |
sstevens@uga.edu |
706-540-0510 |
Law |
| Levi Van Sant |
leviv@uga.edu |
706-338-6996 |
Arts & Sci |
Faculty and Staff Contact Information
Name |
Email |
Phone |
Program |
| Laurie Fowler |
lfowler@uga.edu |
706-542-3948 (w)
706-613-0181(h) |
Ecology / Law |
| Ron Carroll |
rcarroll@uga.edu |
706-542-6018 |
Ecology |
| Tim Carter |
tlcarter@gmail.com |
706-542-6821 |
Ecology |
| Alfie Vick |
ravick@uga.edu |
706-542-6550 |
CED |
| Seth Wenger |
swenger@uga.edu |
706-207-0440 |
Ecology |
| Beth Gavrilles |
bethgav@uga.edu |
706-542-7247 |
Ecology |
| Christine Rodick |
christine.rodick@gmail.com |
706-542-9745 |
Ecology |
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