Start Date
05/09/2025
End Date
05/09/2025
Description
This seven-hour course will provide a foundational understanding of surface water behavior, geomorphology and hydrology which is the basis of successful stream restoration. The course will discuss the fundamentals of stream restoration design, streambank erosion and stabilization, stream restoration considerations and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
7.0
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to explain how water flow is measured, utilize historical records and identify causes of stream degradation, including human impact.
Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the science of stream hydraulics and stream ecology to understand how a particular stream should operate.
Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to explain the processes of bank retreat and identify bank stabilization techniques, including the use of vegetation.
Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to analyze fundamental design techniques and considerations of stream restoration, including impacts to aquatic and wildlife habitat, livestock, agriculture and people.
Instructors
Gregory Nail, Ellen Wohl, Andrew Der, Gregor MacGregor, Tess Thompson
Course Codes
W082024STRMRS-2
Provider
HalfMoon Education Inc.