Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training – San Bernard River Watershed May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023
8 am – 4:30 pm

RSVP by May 21st, 2023
Cost: $0
$15 optional lunch

Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Office
21017 County Rd 171, Angleton, TX 77515

Register now: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/angleton2023

Agenda
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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.

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
  • International Society of Arboriculture – 8.25 CEUs (Certified Arborist: 2.75, Municipal Specialist: 2.75, BCMA – Science: 0.75, BCMA – Practice: 2)
  • 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

Registration is required by May 21, 2023. 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 a creek 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.

Please join our listserv or like us on Facebook for more information on future programs!

Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Training – Big Elm Creek Watershed April 25, 2023

 

April 25, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $50
Register by April 19th at: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/bigelm2023

Seaton Star Hall
10842 TX-53
Temple, TX 76501 (Map)

Agenda

Information including the hydrologic cycle, basics to stream morphology, stream classification, stream instability, stream restoration, stabilization structure, vegetation, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session, and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

Registration is limited due to space limitations. Cost is $50 and includes all training materials, a catered lunch, and a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Registration is required by April 19, 2023. Barbeque will be provided for lunch but participants may bring their own. Dress is casual and comfortable; hip boots/waders are recommended for the hands-on field assessment, as we will be in a creek in the afternoon.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available:

  • Texas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists – 6 hours
  • Texas Floodplain Management Association – 6 CEUs
  • Certified Crop Advisor –- 7 CEUs (Nutrient Mgmt.: 1, Soil & Water: 2.5, IPM: 1, Sustainability: 2.5)
  • Texas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit”
  • 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.

Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Training – Shoal Creek Watershed April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY. PLEASE INQUIRE TO BE PUT ON A WAIT-LIST:
Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu

Cost: $50

Regus Austin – Barton Springs
Building 1, Suite 300
901 Mopac Expressway South
Austin, Texas 78746 (Map)

Agenda

Information including the hydrologic cycle, basics to stream morphology, stream classification, stream instability, stream restoration, stabilization structure, vegetation, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session, and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

Registration is limited due to space limitations. Cost is $50 and includes all training materials, a catered lunch, and a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Registration is required by April 11, 2023. Lunch will be provided but participants may bring their own. Dress is casual and comfortable; water/mud boots are recommended for the hands-on field assessment, as we will be in a creek.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available:

  • Texas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists – 6 hours
  • Texas Floodplain Management Association – 6 CEUs
  • Certified Crop Advisor –- 7 CEUs (Nutrient Mgmt.: 1, Soil & Water: 2.5, IPM: 1, Sustainability: 2.5)
  • Texas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit”
  • 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.

Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training – Carters Creek & Navasota River Watershed

March 7, 2023
8 am – 4:30 pm

RSVP by March 3rd, 2023
$15 optional lunch

Brazos Center
3232 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

Register now: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/bryan2023

Flyer
Agenda

This workshop is being co-hosted by 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 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
  • International Society of Arboriculture – 8.25 CEUs (Certified Arborist: 2.75, Municipal Specialist: 2.75, BCMA – Science: 0.75, BCMA – Practice: 2)
  • 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

Registration is required by March 3, 2023. 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 along a creek 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.

Please join our listserv or like us on Facebook for more information on future programs!

2023 Riparian Symposium – Feb. 8-10, 2023

Down By the River: Managing for Resilient Riparian Corridors

February 8-10, 2023 

 Embassy Suites and San Marcos Convention
Center, San Marcos, Texas

****CONFERENCE ROOM BLOCK ENDS JANUARY 17! 

REGISTRATION

Registration fees are for the 3-day conference program Wednesday thru Friday, including 1 reception Thursday evening, 1 lunch and refreshments during multiple breaks.

  Late registration (January 7 – February 3): $225

 REGISTER HERE: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/2023URS

Cancellations notified to Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu before 5pm on January 6, 2022 will
receive a full refund. Cancellations received after this date will not receive a refund. Registration substitutions will be accepted until the start of the conference. Questions?Email Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu or call 979.314.2351

 

RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY TO GET THE CONFERENCE RATE!

Conference Hotel Room Reservation Page


WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS/TOURS

Reserve your spot for one of the Wednesday Workshop/Tours, they are limited 20 each and are filling up quickly!  

  • Blanco River Conservation Demonstration Site Tour
  • Habitat Conservation Plan Tour
  • **FULL Intensive Use, Restoration, and Protection: Optimizing Community Benefits in an Urban Riparian Area

 Wednesday Workshop and Tours Page Link

Photo and Artwork Submissions (Not Restricted to URS Participants)

A picture is worth a thousand words, so TRA is requesting stream and nature related photos and artwork to be viewed during the Symposium and posted afterwards on the TRA website (if permission is granted). Please submit a digital image for viewing on a large screen to texasriparian@gmail.com and make images a minimum of 800 x 600 pixels and a maximum of 1600 x 1200 with a maximum resolution of 150 dpi or around 1 – 1.5MB in size. Include the name of the piece, type of media, and a bio of the artist. Artwork will be shown online with conference materials. Watermarked images are fine.

 

Important Conference Links

Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Training – West Lake Houston Basin, March 1st, 2023

March 1, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

RSVP by February 22, 2023
Cost: $50
Registration: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/woodlands2023

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park
5310 Research Forest Dr,
Spring, TX 77381 (Map)

Agenda

Information including the hydrologic cycle, basics to stream morphology, stream classification, stream instability, stream restoration, stabilization structure, vegetation, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session, and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

Registration is limited to the first 25 people due to space limitations. Participants are encouraged to wear masks inside the meeting facility. Cost is $50 and includes all training materials, a catered lunch, and a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Registration is required by February 22, 2023. Lunch will be provided but participants may bring their own. Dress is casual and comfortable; hip boots/waders are recommended for the hands-on field assessment, as we will be in a stream in the afternoon.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available:

  • Texas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists – 6 hours
  • Texas Floodplain Management Association – 6 CEUs
  • Certified Crop Advisor –- 7 CEUs (Nutrient Mgmt.: 1, Soil & Water: 2.5, IPM: 1, Sustainability: 2.5)
  • Texas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit”
  • 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.

Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop – Hickory Creek Watershed 2022​

December 6, 2022
8 am – 4:30 pm

RSVP by November 29, 2022.
$15 optional lunch

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
3310 Collins Rd, Denton, TX 76208

Register now:
https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/denton2022  

Flyer

Agenda

 

This workshop is being co-hosted by the City of Denton, Texas A&M AgriLife 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.

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
  • International Society of Arboriculture – 8.25 CEUs (Certified Arborist: 2.75, Municipal Specialist: 2.75, BCMA – Science: 0.75, BCMA – Practice: 2)
  • 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


Registration is required by November 29, 2022. 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 along a creek 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.

Please join our listserv or like us on Facebook for more information on future programs!

Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop – Lavon Lake Watershed 2022​

November 16, 2022
8 am – 4:30 pm

RSVP by November 10th, 2022
$15 optional lunch

Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex – North Texas Municipal Water District
851 Forrest Ross Rd
Wylie, TX 75098

Register now:
https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/wylie2022

Flyer
Agenda

This workshop is being co-hosted by the North Texas Municipal Water District, Texas A&M AgriLife 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.

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
  • International Society of Arboriculture – 8.25 CEUs (Certified Arborist: 2.75, Municipal Specialist: 2.75, BCMA – Science: 0.75, BCMA – Practice: 2)
  • 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


Registration is required by November 10, 2022. 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 along a creek 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.

Call for Abstracts

Down By The River: Managing for Resilient Riparian Corridors

CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS: 2023 Urban Riparian Symposium
Down by the River: Managing for Resilient Riparian Corridors
February 8-10, 2023
Embassy Suites and San Marcos Convention Center, San Marcos, Texas

Abstracts are being sought for oral presentations, discussion topics (new format), and posters for the Urban Riparian Symposium on February 8-10, 2023.  The theme is Down by the River: Managing for Resilient Riparian Corridors. The Symposium will be held in-person only at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in San Marcos, TX. Please submit abstracts using this electronic form (https://forms.gle/SpBAijR5wBYjccSx6) or email to texasriparian@gmail.com on or before November 15, 2022. Email Blake Alldredge balldredge@utrwd.com with any questions.

Session Topics:

Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will be 20 minutes in length (15-minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions). If your abstract is accepted, you will receive additional information regarding presentation logistics and guidelines. Please note that the length of each presentation is subject to change. If your presentation is part of a series of presentations, please notify us of the other presentations that it is paired with.

Fervent Riparian Open Discussion Opportunity (FRODO)

FRODOs are a new component being added this year.  The presenter will introduce an article or topic with a short (5-10 minute) introduction that includes some guidance for discussion.  The following 45-60 minute moderated discussion will be open to all. This is a great opportunity to present management problems, construction conundrums, half-baked ideas, ecologically rooted philosophy, or anything related to healthy riparian areas and streams.  This would also be a great forum to host a debate with two or more presenters proposing a variety of perspectives on a topic (wholeheartedly or for fun).

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations are strongly encouraged as they allow extended informal discussions and active participation of co-authors. There will be a dedicated poster session on Thursday, February 9 in addition to the posters being displayed throughout the conference.

 

Please submit your abstract with this form: https://forms.gle/SpBAijR5wBYjccSx6  or include the following in an attached Word document sent to texasriparian@gmail.com.

  • Primary Presenter/Contact (one person only)
  • Organization/Company
  • Address, Telephone number & Email address of Primary Contact
  • Poster, FRODO, or Oral Presentation (pre-recorded, live webinar, or audio only)
  • Category(s) from Call for Abstracts
  • Title of Presentation
  • Author(s) (as it would appear in a publication)
  • Abstract Text (300 word (Max)

Consider Sharing

  • How is your project or research unique within the urban context? Within your city? How has it been adapted during the pandemic?
  • What constraints, priorities, and opportunities are present in urban riparian systems that are not often part of traditional riparian projects?
  • Who benefited most from the restoration efforts?
  • What outreach was carried out?
  • Which stakeholders were most actively involved?
  • What strategies were (and were not) successful?
  • Would you do things differently next time, based on lessons learned?
  • What lessons can be taken from the city to the country and vice-versa?
  • What project are you most proud of?

All oral, FRODO, and poster presenters will be required to register for the symposium. Final costs are being determined and registration will open soon. 

Sponsorship information will also be available soon!

Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop – Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed 2022

October 19, 2022
8 am – 4:30 pm

RSVP by October 13, 2022

$15 optional lunch

Johnson County AgriLife Extension 4-H Office
109 W Chambers St
Cleburne, TX 76033

Register now:
https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/arlington

Flyer

Agenda

 

This workshop is being co-hosted by the Trinity River Authority of Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife 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.

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
  • International Society of Arboriculture – 8.25 CEUs (Certified Arborist: 2.75, Municipal Specialist: 2.75, BCMA – Science: 0.75, BCMA – Practice: 2)
  • 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


Registration is required by October 13, 2022. 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 along a creek 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.

Please join our listserv or like us on Facebook for more information on future programs!

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