Riparian & Stream Ecosystems – March 3

This workshop is being co-hosted by the Blacklands Research and Extension Center, The AgriLife Extension Office in Lampasas County, and the Lampasas Watershed Partnership. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. The riparian education programs will cover an introduction to riparian principles, watershed processes, basic hydrology, erosion/deposition principles, and riparian vegetation, as well as potential causes of degradation and possible resulting impairment(s), and available local resources including technical assistance and tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation.

These one-day trainings in watersheds across the state include both indoor classroom presentations and outdoor stream walks.

The goal is for participants to better understand and relate to riparian and watershed processes, the benefits that healthy riparian areas provide, and the tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation and improve water quality. At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion.

RSVP is required by February 26, 2016 by going online to: http://nrt.tamu.edu/schedule/. Subway box lunches are available for $10 with RSVP on or before February 26^th. Lunch includes your choice of sandwich: black forest ham, turkey breast, or veggie delight paired with chips, cookie, and a drink. Lunch can be paid in advance by using the credit card form above or may be paid at the door the day of event. Please remember to select if you would like the catered lunch options or if you will bring your own. RSVP online at the link above and send in a check or credit card authorization form for lunch payment by email to n-dictson@tamu.edu or by mail by to Nikki Dictson, 1500 Research Pkwy, Ste 110, College Station, TX 77843-2260. Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon.

For more information or questions please contact Nikki Dictson at 979-458-5915 or n-dictson@tamu.edu.