AT24-055 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop

Event Title: Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop

VMS-AT: AT: TX Waters Certification Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments: AT24-055 Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop, Bandera, Presenters: get names (AT=8h)

Event Date: 3/05/2024
Event Time: 8:00a-4:30p

Event Summary:
The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones.

Event Description:
This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Water Resources Institute. 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.

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. Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside along the river during the afternoon.

For more information or questions please contact Alexander Neal at Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu or 979-314-2351. 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.

Cost: no charge

Register @: RSVP by February 26, 2024: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/banderaspring24

Location:
Bandera Electric Cooperative
3172 TX-16
Bandera, TX 78003

Instructor/Presenter:
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Contact Information:
Alexander Neal
Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu
979-314-2351

Organization Website:
https://texasriparian.org/texas-riparian-stream-ecosystem-workshop-upper-medina-river-watershed-march-5th-2024/

Sponsoring Organization:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
The Texas Water Resources Institute