Introduction to Stream Restoration Using Natural Channel Design

May 4 - 6, 2004
Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center
Auburn, Alabama

Registration Information Registration Announcement (PDF file) Agenda (PDF file)

Register now for Introduction to Stream Restoration Using Natural Channel Design -- Space is limited to the first 35 registrants.

Workshop will be held at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center.

Stream restoration and mitigation requirements are moving more and more towards natural channel design techniques. This 2 ½ day workshop will introduce basic concepts of stream restoration using natural channel design. Time will be split between classroom and extensive field work, including project / data summaries and evening work sessions. Classroom work will review natural channel design principles, restoration case studies, and the Rosgen classification system. Field techniques for stream condition assessment and the Rosgen classification system will be covered in detail.

The workshop will center on Parkerson Mill Creek, a degraded urban stream on Auburn University’s campus. Greg Jennings, Ph.D., P.E. of North Carolina State University will emphasize urban stream conditions specific to the southeastern U.S. Workshop instructors have experience working on more than 40 stream assessments and restoration projects throughout the Southeast. Each participant will receive a reference manual.

This course has been approved for 1.7 CEUs from Auburn University.

Registration Information

Cost is $200 for government / non-profit and $350 for general registration. Download registration information in Microsoft Word format or in PDF format. Registration deadline is April 23, 2004. For more information, please email Eve Brantley at brantef@aces.edu. Please send registration fee to: Stream Restoration C/o Eve Brantley Department of Agronomy 239 Funchess Hall Auburn University, AL 36849   Sorry, no purchase orders or credit cards. Checks should be made payable to Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Local Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center at the rate of $89.00, The group name is ‘Stream Restoration.’ Reservations may be made by calling (334) 821-8200 or 1-800-2-Auburn. Other hotel options in the area include the Auburn Holiday Inn Express (334) 502-1090. More lodging options may be found at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce under Visitor Information. For information on Auburn and surrounding areas, visit the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Map of Auburn University campus - Directions or campus map to the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center

Workshop Sponsors and Partners include:
Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, USDA - CSREES, Southern Region Extension Water Quality Program, North Carolina State University, U.S. EPA, Region 4, Alabama Technology Transfer Center

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