AT24-215: Texas Riparian and Eco Stream Workshop – Pedernales River Watershed Land Program, Fredericksburg

Event Title: AT24-215: Texas Riparian and Eco Stream Workshop – Pedernales River Watershed Land Program, Fredericksburg

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Event Date: 06/06/2024
Event Time: 8:00a-4:30p

Event Summary:

Learn about the nature and functions of streams and riparian zones through classroom and outdoor stream walks.

Event Description:

This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research 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 the Hill Country Alliance, 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.

Registration is required by May 30, 2024. 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 Pedernales 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: Free. Lunch at $15.00/pp.

Register @: RSVP by May 30, 2024 https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/fredericksburg24

Event Location:
Gillespie County Extension Office
38 Business Ct.
Fredericksburg, Tx 78624

Presenter:
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Contact Information:
Alexander Neal at Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu or 979-314-2351

Organization Website:
https://texasriparian.org/texas-riparian-stream-ecosystem-workshop-pedernales-river-watershed-june-6th-2024/

Sponsoring Organization:
Hill Country Alliance, TAMU, Texas Riparian Org.