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4th National Conferenceon Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)August 1‐5, 2011Baltimore Marriott WaterfrontBaltimore, Maryland
August 1-5, 2011 Baltimore, MarylandSTATE OF MARYLANDOFFICE OF THE GOVERNORMARTIN O’MALLEYGOVERNORSTATE HOUSE100 STATE Circle ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1925 (410) 974-3901(TOLL FREE) 1-800-811-8336TTY USERS CALL VIA MD RELAYA MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEYDear Friends,It is my pleasure to welcome you to Baltimore—the greatest city in America—for the 4thNational Conference on Ecosystem Restoration.Whenever possible we must work together to conserve, manage, and restore our lands and waters.Maryland has a strong and long-standing tradition of conservation, including the protection ofour Bay, forests, farms, and historically significant lands. We continue to strengthen ourconservation initiatives and nationally we must strive to do the same by building a spirit ofcooperation.America’s treasured landscapes stand as our greatest legacy for future generations and it is ourresponsibility to sustain and restore the innate value of our natural resources. Over the last severalyears, the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration has played an integral role in thispursuit, encouraging public discussion and building collaborative goals. It is not by chance but bychoice that we will continue to set high standards in our efforts to conserve and restore ourecosystems.On behalf of all Marylanders, I thank you for your attendance this week and for your dedicationto the sustainability of our environment. Please accept my best wishes for a successfulconference.Sincerely,Martin O’MalleyGovernori
Fourth National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)Welcome to Baltimore, just up the harbor fromFort McHenry, where 199 years ago our forefathersfought to preserve our independence in a battlememorialized in the words of our National Anthem.Welcome also to the Chesapeake Bay region, thefocus of one of the world’s most ambitious andsustained programs to restore a large ecosystem, notto what it was in 1812, but to a far healthier and moreproductive condition than it since came to be.Ecosystem restoration is challenging under any circumstances, but now in 2011 this is particularly so. On topof discouragingly slow progress in the nation’s ecosystem restoration programs, we now face new constraintsas the Nation must confront deficit reduction and the ecosystem restorers must adapt goals and strategies thattake into account the clearly changing climate.Initiated by the University of Florida, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and USDA’sNatural Resources Conservation Service, the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER) hasbecome a critical force in addressing the nation’s ecosystem restoration needs, bringing together restorationleaders and experts to share learning and seek common solutions. We are confident that this NCER will buildon the success of the three earlier conferences, help us confront the challenges of 2011, and mature ourcommunity of practice.NCER 2011 presents a full and outstanding program of technical presentations representing all areas of thecountry and providing a deeper exploration of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Undaunted by the exceptionalsuspense of 2011 caused by the late federal budget, threats of government shutdown, and uncertain travelauthorization, Cheryl Ulrich and the members of the Program Committee have done an exceptional job infilling oral and poster sessions.The program also includes a stellar line up of political leaders, agency officials and visionaries who arespeaking in four plenary sessions. In addition, we will have two stimulating coffee house discussions—one onaddressing the remaining challenges in achieving CB restoration goals and the other on providing perspectivesfrom seasoned journalists on effective public communication regarding ecosystem restoration.Field trips offer the opportunity to visit some of the many restoration sites in the area. Or explore Baltimore’sInner Harbor on your own, the spectacular pair of stadiums, the National Aquarium, the Maryland ScienceCenter, Little Italy, Fell’s Point, the many shops and restaurants, and efforts to make this urban harbor fullyfishable and swimmable.We thank our conference sponsors including those at the GOLD level - CDM, CWPPRA, Weston Solutions,and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and at the SILVER level – AECOM,Arcadis, Atkins, Brown and Caldwell, HDR, Louis Berger, Moffatt and Nichol, and Stanley Consultants. Itwould just not be possible to have a conference of this caliber without this support.We also thank Beth Miller-Tipton and her skilled staff at the University of Florida’s Office of Conferences andInstitute for their work in organizing this NCER as they have all of the previous conferences. The exceptionalquality of their work is a key reason with NCER has become a “must attend” event.We trust you will take advantage of every opportunity NCER provides throughout the week to view posters,visit with exhibitors, attend program sessions and make new connections at our networking functions. We’reglad you could join us.On behalf of the entire planning committee, we as Conference Co-Chairs, welcome you to NCER 2011.Don Boesch, PresidentUniversity of MarylandCenter for Environmental Science (UMCES)iiSuzette Kimball, Deputy DirectorUS Geological Survey
August 1-5, 2011 Baltimore, MarylandTable of ContentsGovernor’s Letter . iWelcome Letter . iiPlanning Committee . ivProgram Committee . vField Trip Committee . viSponsor Recognition . viiHotel Floor Plan . viiiWelcome Reception . ixExhibitor Listing . xSpeaker BiographiesPlenary Sessions. xivCoffee House Sessions . xxivAgenda-at-a-Glance . xxixProgram Agenda . xxxiPoster Directory & Display Specifications . xlSession I . xliSession II . xlviWorkshops . liField Trips . livFishing Excursion . lixSpecial Sessions . lxList of Participants . lxiAbstracts .1Author Index . 404Notes . 414iii
Fourth National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)Planning CommitteePhilip BarbourUSDA NRCS Ecological Sciences DivisionPete HeardUSDA NRCS Agricultural Wildlife Conservation CenterChristopher BenoskyAECOMRoselle HennUS Army Corps of Engineers,North Atlantic DivisionRonnie BestUS Geological SurveyDon BoeschNCER ’11 Co-chairUniv of Maryland, Center forEnvironmental ScienceSteve BradyNRCS, Central National TechnologySupport CenterChris BrownUniversity of North FloridaJim CaldwellWildlife Habitat CouncilEllis "Buddy" ClairainMoffatt & NicholHank HenryUSDA NRCS - East National Technology Support CenterSuzette KimballNCER ’11 Co-chairUS Geological SurveyDave KoranUS Army Corps of EngineersCasey KruseUS Army Corps of EngineersAllyson LangThe Louis Berger Group IncErik MeyersThe Conservation FundWilliam DennisonUMCESBeth Miller-TiptonUniversity of Florida/IFASOffice of Conferences and InstitutesTerry DossBiohabitatsEllen MillironUS Army Corps of EngineersBarry DubinskiWeston Solutions, Inc.David MooreWeston Solutions IncBlaine EbbertsUS Army Corps of EngineersWayne Nelson-StastnyUS Fish & Wildlife ServiceGregory EckertNational Park ServiceNatural Resource Program CenterDave NemazieUniversity of MarylandRaed El-FarhanThe Louis Berger Group IncMiki FujitsuboField Trip Committee ChairUS Army Corps of EngineersBeverley GetzenUS Army Corps of EngineersMark GormanNortheast-Midwest InstituteCarrie GombosThe Conservation FundHarry OakesICF Jones & StokesMichael OlsonU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceRamesh ReddyUniversity of Florida/IFASSoil and Water Science DepartmentDenise ReedUniv of New OrleansChris RossBureau of Land ManagementChris GrossNRCS - Nutrient Management SpecialistSi SimenstadUniv of WashingtonKaren HagertyUS Army Corp of Engineers,Rock Island DistrictChad SmithProgram Committee Co-ChairHeadwaters CorporationLauren HastingsCALFED Science ProgramWendy SoteraHSA Scientist and Engineersiv
August 1-5, 2011 Baltimore, MarylandPlanning Committee (continued)Tom St. ClairProgram Committee Co-ChairPBS&J (EPJV)Jordan TuckerBureau of Land ManagementDave TazikUS Army Corps of EngineersCheryl UlrichProgram Committee ChairWeston Solutions IncRon ThomBattelle Marine Sciences LaboratoryDavid VighUS Army Corps of EngineersDavid TippleUS Army Corps of EngineersChris WhiteUS Army Corps of Engineers,Land and Heritage Conservation BranchDilip TrivediMoffatt & NicholJeff TrulickOffice of Water Project Review (CECW-PC) U.S.Army Corps of EngineersWayne WrightGeoEngineers IncProgram CommitteePhilip BarbourUSDA NRCSMike OlsonU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceRich BatiukEPA Chesapeake Bay Program OfficeScott PhillipsUSGS Chesapeake Bay CoordinatorRonnie BestUSGSPeyton RobertsonNOAA Chesapeake Bay OfficeEllis "Buddy" ClairainMoffatt & NicholChris RossBureau of Land ManagementRobert DaoustMalcolm Pirnie, Inc.Si SimenstadUniv of WashingtonBill DennisonUniversity of MarylandChad SmithHeadwaters CorporationTerry DossBiohabitatsWendy SoteraBEM SystemsBarry DubinskiWeston Solutions, Inc.Tom St ClairPBS&J (EPJV)Blaine EbbertsUS Army Corps of EngineersDave TazikUS Army Corps of EngineersRaed El-FarhanThe Louis Berger Group IncRon ThomBattelle Marine Sciences LaboratoryRoselle HennUS Army Corps of EngineersJeff TrulickU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, OWPRDave KoranUS Army Corps of EngineersJordan TuckerBureau of Land ManagementBeth Miller-TiptonUF/IFASCheryl UlrichWeston Solutions IncDavid MooreWeston Solutions IncChris WhiteUS Army Corps of EngineersWayne Nelson-StastnyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicev
Fourth National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)Technical Field Trip CommitteeMary P. AndrewsNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationSharon MaddenU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJoe BergBiohabitats, Inc.Serena McClainAmerican Rivers, River Restoration ProgramRegina Bergnerformer U.S. Army Corps of EngineersDave NemazieUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental ScienceSharon BornemanUF/IFAS Office of Conferences & InstitutesRichard PfingstenEA Engineering, Science and TechnologyTeresa DossBiohabitats, Inc.Jeff TrulickU.S. Army Corps of EngineersMiki Fujitsubo, ChairU.S. Army Corps of Engineersvi
August 1-5, 2011 Baltimore, MarylandA Special Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors & PartnersAECOM Technologies, IncArcadis, IncAtkinsBrown and CaldwellCDMCoastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act(CWPPRA)EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, IncHDR, IncMoffatt & NicholStanley ConsultantsThe Louis Berger Group, IncUniversity of Maryland,Center for Environmental ScienceUS Army Corps of EngineersUS Geological SurveyUSDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceWeston Solutionsvii
Fourth National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)Hotel Floor PlanWaterview Ballroom – Lobby Level behind RestaurantThird FloorFourth Floorviii
August 1-5, 2011 Baltimore, MarylandWelcome ReceptionMonday August 1st7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Baltimore National Aquarium501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202(Name badges are required for admission.)Baltimore’s National Aquarium strives to inspire visitors and partners to celebrate and nurturethe world’s aquatic habitats from tropical rain forests to coral reefs and from Baltimore’sChesapeake Bay to the world’s oceans.This year, participants of the 4th National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration will have a freepass to spend a beautiful evening at the Baltimore National Aquarium, exploring the aquaticsurroundings and experiencing the passion the National Aquarium has for inspiring people toenjoy, respect, and protect the aquatic world.In addition to their enthusiasm about aquatic life, the National Aquarium puts their “words intoaction” by confronting the pressing issues facing global aquatic habitats. They do this by servingthe communities surrounding the state of Maryland, and have been for three decades. They hostmillions of Maryland students and teachers free of charge, and offer summer jobs, collegeinternships, and scholarship programs. In addition, hundreds of local residents serve as thevolunteers that guide and educate more than 1.8 million visitors to the Aquarium annually, andparticipate in hands-on efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. By serving thecommunity, the National Aquarium wishes to inspire future generations to strive for a world inwhich aquatic habitats are preserved and restored.This week, participants will be able to see the 65,400 square feet exhibit entitled Animal PlanetAustralia: Wild Extreme. This breathtaking exhibit has a 35-foot waterfall and hand-craftedrockwork. The process of building the exhibit began over three years ago when the Aquariumstaff visited the northern region of Australia in November 2001. They were especially struck bythe beauty and rock formations of the country's gorges, as well as the unique wildlife. Australiais the world’s largest island. Separated by ocean from the rest of the world, it has a higherpercentage of endemic animals than any other continent on earth, and many of its species are notnaturally found outside the country. Today, the exhibit hosts animals that are as diverse as theyare plentiful. These animals are living creatures that are as close to prehistoric as can be found onearth, and were developed over millions of years in solitude. The highly adaptive animals in wildAustralia have survived over millions of years in a land of drought, fire, and flood. Most of uswill never get near any of these creatures without going to wild extremes.ix
Fourth National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)Exhibitor ListingAECOM Technologies Inc. [BOOTH #30]WEB SITE: www.aecom.comREPRESENTATIVE: Christopher Benosky, (christopher.benosky@aecom.com)AECOM is a leading global provider of design, engineering, program management,construction management, and operations and maintenance support as well as technicalassistance. Since it was launched as an independent company in 1990, AECOM hasbecome one of the largest providers of professional technical and management supportservices in the world.Arcadis, Inc. [BOOTH #4]WEB SITE: www.arcadis-us.comREPRESENTATIVE: Robert Daoust (Robert.Daoust@arcadis-us.com)ARCADIS is an international company that provides consultancy, design,engineering and management services in the fields of Infrastructure, Water, Environmentand Buildings. With more than 16,000 people worldwide the company has an extensiveinternational network that is supported by strong local market positions. They rank among the top 10management and engineering consultancies in the world. In Europe, Brazil, and Chile they have a top 5position. In the global environmental market they are positioned in the top 3.Brown and Caldwell [BOOTH #6]WEB SITE: www.brownandcaldwell.comREPRESENTATIVE: Lucila Silva (lcobb@brwncald.com)Brown and Caldwell has built a reputation for collaborating with clients, adding valuethrough innovation and building relationships that last. Dave Caldwell founded thecompany in 1947. He was a true visionary who pioneered and advocated wastewaterreuse. Dave's belief that the needs of society, our clients and the environment can coexist remains an integral part of our culture and is readily seen in the innovations and advancements ofthe BC engineers and scientists who have since followed.CDM [BOOTH #11]WEB SITE: www.cdm.comREPRESENTATIVE: Timothy Feather (feathertd@cdm.com)CDM is a consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm that services publicand private sector clients worldwide. We provide turn-key water resources servicesincluding ecosystem restoration at all scales.Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act [BOOTH #4]WEB SITE: www.lacoast.govREPRESENTATIVE: Susan Testroet-Bergeron (BergeronS@usgs.gov)The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act is federallegislation enacted in 1990 that is designed to identify, prepare, and fundconstruction of coastal wetlands restoration projects. CWPPRA project managers,scientists, and engineers use a variety of techniques to protect, enhance, or restorewetlands. Since its inception, 151 coastal restoration or protection projects have been authorized,benefiting over 110,000 acres in Louisiana.x
August 1-5, 2011 Baltimore, MarylandEA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. [BOOTH #21]WEB SITE: www.eaest.comREPRESENTATIVE: Richard Pfingsten (rpfingsten@eaest.com)For more than 30 years, EA has integrated science, engineering, and technology to provide valuablesolutions to our clients' water resource, environmental and regulatory issues. EA provides technicalexpertise that begins with project conceptualization through final construction and continues with longterm operations and maintenance for ecosystem restoration (wetlands, stream, salt marsh, fresh water;fish passage); watershed and storm water management; TMDLs; sediment characterization and dredgematerial management.HDR, Inc. [BOOTH #34]WEB SITE: www.hdrinc.comREPRESENTATIVE: Dana Stob (dana.stob@hdrinc.com)HDR is an architectural, engineering and consulting firm that excels at managingcomplex projects and solving challenges for clients. We offer our clients the bestpossible economic, social and environmental value by delivering integrated sustainablesolutions.Moffatt & Nichol [BOOTH #27]WEB SITE: www.moffattnichol.comREPRESENTATIVE: Peter Kotulak (pkotulak@moffattnichol.com)Moffatt & Nichol is an internationally recognized engineering, planning and scientific firmthat serves public and private clients worldwide from offices in the United States,Canada, the United Kingdom and Latin America. The firm specializes in coastal andwater resources engineering and ecosystem restoration, as well as those involving civilworks, ports and harbors, and transportation.PARSONS [Booth #2]WEB SITE: www.parsons.comREPRESENTATIVE: José A. Buitrago Jr. (Tony.Buitrago@parsons.com)Parsons is the company of choice for project execution. We offer a comprehensive selection of servicesthat cover every aspect of a customer’s program or project, including management, procurement,consulting, security, and alternative project delivery. Our long history reflects our innovative solutions thattake a
Natural Resources Conservation Service, the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER) has become a critical force in addressing the nation’s ecosystem restoration needs, bringing together restoration leaders and experts
