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AT23-322 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop, Brady
November 15, 2023 @ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Event Title: Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop
VMS-AT: TX Waters Certification Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments: AT 23-332 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workship, Brady, Presenter: get names (AT=6h)
Event Date: 11/05/2023
Event Time: 8:00a-4:30p
Event Summary:
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.
Event Description:
This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Water Resources Institute. 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.
Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside along Brady Creek during the afternoon.
Cost: No charge
A catered lunch will be available to participants for $15. Lunch can be paid for in advance by credit card or via cash on-site the day of the event. Participants may also choose to bring their own lunch.
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Register NLT 11/06/2023
Event Location:
Heart of Texas Event Center
804 San Angelo Hwy
Brady, TX 76825
Presenter:
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Contact Information:
Alexander Neal
Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.eduÂ
979-314-2351
Organization Website:
https://texasriparian.org/
Sponsoring Organization:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas Water Resources Institute
