Watershed Restoration (WR)

Recognizing a context for restoration projects and watershed linkages to maximize the potential for success.

Objectives:

• explain preventative versus restorative approaches to projects/events (restoration, rehabilitation, recovery, enhancement, and creation)
• determine what you are trying to prevent or restore
• determine the patterns and processes of vegetation change
• prioritize sites and potential for restoration - then prioritize restoration projects
• explain a systems approach to watershed restoration linking uplands and channels
• demonstrate low cost restorative techniques

Taking a holistic watershed approach working in participant home unit teams. Includes activity-based learning and field experiences where participants will gain an understanding of watershed linkages-particularly upstream-downstream and upslope-downslope relationships that are essential to the success and longevity of all restoration approaches.

Dates: No Longer Offered. Request in AgLearn.

Registration Status: Request in AgLearn

Tuition: $550 (does NOT include lodging and meals)

Location: TBA

Watershed Restoration Brochure for 2005 pdf 630 KB

Agenda & Workshop Information

Dropping from the Workshop: Tuition is low for this workshop consequently there is not much leeway on letting people drop. If you are registered, check with us first, just in case we have a waiting list. If there is not a waiting list, you will need to find a substitute or pay fixed costs. The budget has been set and spent based on your current confirmation. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

Vendor:

• Jim Dobrowolski, Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, Cooperative Extension, PO Box 646410, Pullman, WA 99164-6410
  Phone: 509-335-7294
  E-mail: dobrowol@wsu.edu