Riparian Online Resources and Videos

The Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Workshop will include up-to-date, print versions of the following publications:
Your Remarkable Riparian by Steve Nelle
Proper Functioning Condition Assessment for Lotic Areas, Technical Reference 1737-15
Grazing management processes and strategies for riparian-wetland areas. Technical Reference 1737-20

Riparian Plant Lists around Texas – NRCS

Riparian Plants Central and SW Texas

Riparian Plants of North Central Texas

Riparian Plants of South Central Texas

Riparian Mini-Modules  

• • Lesson 1: Debunking the Myths
    Nueces River Authority

• • Lesson 2: Defining Riparian
    Nueces River Authority

• • Lesson 3: Function Produces Values
    Nueces River Authority

• • Lesson 4: How A River Works
    Nueces River Authority

• • Lesson 5: The Impacts of Channel Degradation
    Nueces River Authority

• • Lesson 6: The Importance of Riparian Vegetation
    Nueces River Authority

• • Lesson 7: What Hinders Function and Recovery
    Nueces River Authority
  • Lesson 8: Riparian Degradation and Recovery

Nueces River Authority

Understanding Lane’s Balance for streams – A You Tube video with Steve Nelle explaining Lane’s Balance.

Understanding Your Remarkable Riparian Area – A webinar on You Tube featuring Sky Jones-Lewey of the Nueces River Authority that was sponsored by Texas Wildlife Association and AgriLife Extension Service in 2012.

The Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Workshop has included the following presentations for the indoor portion of the training:

Archived YouTube Videos – Voice over PowerPoint Presentations

1. Riparian and Watershed Management: Steve Nelle, Retired USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

2. Stream Processes and Hydrology: Ryan McGillicuddy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

3. Riparian Vegetation and hindrances to Healthy Riparian Areas: Steve Nelle, USDA NRCS

4. Management Practices and Local Resources: Nikki Dictson, Texas Water Resources Institute

5. Riparian Considerations for Land Operators: Lori Hazel, Texas A&M Forest Service

Archived PowerPoint Presentations

Understanding Creek and Riparian Areas (powerpoint presentation)

Stream Dynamics & Hydrology (powerpoint presentation)

Riparian Vegetation (powerpoint presentation)

Forestry Riparian BMPs (powerpoint presentation)

PowerPoint Presentations for Double Bayou Watershed Workshop on September 24, 2014

Water, Watershed Planning & Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystems CAECN Jan 28, 2016