The Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition will host a field tour for the Southern Regional Watershed Restoration Program Team on August 11 starting and ending in Murphy, NC.

The HRWC has over 7 miles of stream restoration projects on the ground and a wealth of information related to landowners, lessons learned, stream construction, and restoration monitoring.

We will visit 6 stream restoration sites ranging from first-order tributary to large river restoration.

Field tour is limited to 25 people. Van travel and refreshments will be provided. Participants will be responsible for their own meals, lodging, and travel to and from Murphy, NC.

If you are interested in participating in this Watesrhed Restoration field tour, please let us know by July 15 (brantef@auburn.edu).

Local Accommodations

If overnight travel is required, the Murphy Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is an option. The government rate is 59.95 + tax

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
130 HOLIDAY DRIVE
MURPHY, NC 28906
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-828-8371111
Fax: 1-828-8370737

Download a map and driving directions to the hotel

Agenda:

10 am August 11 - Meet in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express

Introduction to the Hiawassee Watershed and depart on vans to tour restoration sites.

5 pm August 11 - Conclude tour

Thank You Field Trip Partners:

Hiawasee River Watershed Coalition
North Carolina State University
University of Georgia
Auburn University

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