AT22-123 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training – Geronimo & Alligator Creeks Watershed

Event Title: AT22-123 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training – Geronimo & Alligator Creeks Watershed

VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT22-123 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training – Geronimo & Alligator Creeks Watershed, Seguin, Presenters: Get names for VMS entry (AT=8.5h)

Event Date: 03/08/2022
Event Time: 8:00a-4:30p

Event Summary:
Learn about riparian ecosystems and their many benefits.

Event Description:
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. Instructors are experts from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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.

Continuing Education Units Available

• Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License – 3 CEUs
• Texas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists – 6 hours
• Texas Forestry Association – 6 hours
• Society of American Foresters – 6 hours
• Certified Crop Advisor- 7 CEUs (Nutrient Mgmt: 1, Soil & Water: 1.5, IPM: 1.5, Crop Mgmt: 2.5, Manure Mgmt: 0.5)
• Texas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit”
• Texas Floodplain Management Association – 7 CECs
• The program may also be used for CEUs for Professional Engineers.
• Check with your Chapter for Master Naturalist and Master Gardener to see if it is approved for your area. This course is approved for the Texas Waters Specialist certification program

A catered lunch will be available to participants for $15. Lunch can be paid for in advance by Credit Card or in cash on-site the day of the event. Participants may also choose to bring their own lunch. Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon.

This workshop is free because the program is funded through a Clean Water Act grant provided by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

RSVP is required by March 1, 2022.

Cost: Free

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Event Location:
Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
1865 US Hwy 90 East
Seguin, TX

The afternoon session will include a walk and presentations along Geronimo Creek.

Instructor/Presenter:
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Contact Information:
Lucas Gregory
LFGregory@ag.tamu.edu
979-314-2361

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Sponsoring Organization:
Texas A&M Soil & Crop Sciences, the AgriLife Extension Service in Guadalupe County, Texas Riparian Association and TWRI.