AT21-495 Urban Stream Processes & Restoration Training – San Antonio

Event Title: AT21-495 Urban Stream Processes & Restoration Training – San Antonio

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Event Date: 11/05/2021
Event Time: 8:30am-4:00pm

Event Summary:
Learn all about streams.

Event Description:
This training will focus on natural design processes for stream restoration projects.
Materials delivered in the training will help attendees understand:

• urban stream functions,
• impacts of development on urban streams,recognize healthy versus degraded stream systems,
  assess and classify a stream using the Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI), and
  comprehend differences between natural and traditional restoration techniques.

Information including the hydrologic cycle, basics to stream morphology, stream classification, stream instability, stream restoration, stabilization structure, vegetation, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions.

Registration is limited to the first 40 people. Cost is $50 and includes all training materials, a catered lunch, and a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Registration is required by October 29, 2021. Register online through the link above, or if paying by check or PO by email to clare.entwistle@ag.tamu.edu. A catered lunch will be provided to participants or they may bring their own.

Dress is casual and comfortable, hip boots/waders are required for the hands-on field assessment as we will be out in the creek in the afternoon.

Cost: $50

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Event Location:
SARA Mission Reach Operations Center
8510-3 Mission Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78214

Instructor/Presenter:
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Contact Information:
979-845-1851
twri@tamu.edu

Organization Website:
https://twri.tamu.edu/our-work/engaging-educating/urban-riparian-stream-restoration-program/trainings/2021/november/urban-stream-processes-restoration-training-san-antonio/

Sponsoring Organization:
San Antonio River Authority, Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Water Resources Institute