Environmental Markets Conference
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Debit Calculator
Hosted by Stream Mechanics
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Location: Madison, WI
Workshop Description: The Debit Calculator and Stream Mitigation Workshop is targeted toward public and private entities who complete permit applications for stream impacts (e.g., DOTs and private consulting firms).
The course provides attendees with a mix of classroom instruction, data collection and processing, and an overview of stream mitigation policy used by the host state. The field component includes the rapid stream assessment method to assess degraded and reference-condition sites. The classroom portion then uses the Debit Calculator to predict the functional loss based on a variety of impact scenarios. Participants will learn how to collect data, process the data, enter field values into the Debit Calculator, and then calculate functional loss. These methods will help practitioners regardless of the SQT and Debit Calculator that they use, i.e., it is applicable to all states using a Debit Calculator. The mitigation policy portion of the workshop will focus on the state hosting the workshop.
Prerequisite: This course is only offered to participants who have already taken the Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop.
Sample Agenda
Day 1: Review key concepts/metrics and rapid site assessment of a degraded stream.
Day 2: Process rapid data and complete second site assessment of a reference-condition stream.
Day 3: Process field data, model functional loss scenarios, and discuss mitigation procedures.
Who Should Attend: This is an advanced course designed for regulators, scientists, and engineers who have completed the Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop and plan to use the Debit Calculator in the field or to review project submittals.
Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop (In-Person)
Hosted by Stream Mechanics
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Location: Parma, OH
This course is for individuals involved in stream assessment and restoration/mitigation projects and provides a framework for assessing stream functions. Participants will learn that stream functions follow a hierarchical structure, which has been organized by the following categories: hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, physicochemical and biology. The course starts with lectures and exercises on stream functions following the Pyramid Framework and then moves into applications. Participants will work with function-based parameters, measurement methods, and associated performance standards.
Participants will also work with the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) to calculate the difference between a restored and existing stream condition. Field data will be collected and enterted into the tool to determine the existing condition. Participants will then model the proposed condition to calculate functional lift.
Learn how the framework can be used to:
Improve project goal setting by focusing on stream functions rather than changes to dimension, pattern and profile;
Run the SQT to determine functional loss or gain; and,
Develop stream mitigation debit and credit determination methods.
The workshop includes lectures, classroom exercises/discussion, and field exercises.
Who Should Attend?
Members of Interagency Review Teams, In-Lieu Fee Providers and Mitigation Bankers
Federal, State and Local Agencies with regulatory responsibilities
Natural channel design and stream restoration practitioners
Stream Quantification Tool Field Camp
Hosted by Stream Mechanics
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Location: Milwaukee, WI
This course is for individuals who have taken the Stream Functions Pyramid Workshop and want further training on how to collect and enter field data into the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT). Three out of five full days will be spent collecting field data using both the rapid and detailed methods. One and a half days (plus an evening) will be spent processing the field data, entering it into the SQT, and playing with functional lift and loss scenarios. A review of the SQT and key metrics will be provided during the first half of day one.
This is an intense course. It is designed for scientists and engineers who plan to use the SQT on future projects. Most days will be spent in the field regardless of weather conditions (unless the conditions are unsafe). One evening will be spent processing data. And the course doesn't end until 5:00p on Friday. If you've had the pyramid course and like adventure, this course is for you. Here is a general overview of the week.
Day 1 - Rapid Assessment of Impacted Stream Reaches
Day 2 - Detailed Assessment of a Reference Stream
Day 3 - Classroom Day: Process and enter data into SQT. Play with scenarios
Day 4 - Detailed Assessment of a Restored Site. Process data and enter into SQT.
Day 5 - Rapid Assessment of a Restored Site. Process data and enter into SQT.
Monday Inspirational Talk April 22, 2024
This week’s interview will focus on Ekklesia restoration as Pastor Mwat is interviewed by Eric Crowmwell of RiverSHARED. Mwat Asedeh is a minister/missionary from Nigeria. As pastor at Stewartstown Presbyterian Church, Pastor Mwat will discuss his journey from Nigeria and Gambia to Stewwardstown, Pennsylvania.
Monday Tech Talk April 22, 2024
A technical discussion continued from last week’s presentation, “Messy Rivers are Healthy River - Wild Wonderment and Awe” by Ellen Wohl, a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University and a University Distinguished Professor.
Monday Inspirational Talk April 15, 2024
This week the discussion will continue from last week's technical presentation of Awe3 Restoration. This is week 2 of a 10-12 week series on stimulating Awe in Ecosystem Restoration to stimulate Awe in Economic Restoration that may lead to Awe in Ekklessia Restoration.
Monday Tech Talk April 15, 2024
“ Messy Rivers are Healthy River - Wild Wonderment and Awe” by Ellen Wohl, a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University and a University Distinguished Professor. Perceptions of river health are strongly influenced by expectations regarding a natural river. Many observers expect clear water, a slightly sinuous river with pools and riffles, and some riparian trees. River health, however, is much more complicated and multifaceted. Messy Rivers generally represent increased biodiversity and increased river function, messy rivers also represent an opportunity for increased wonderment and awe for the wanders that journey into these riparian areas.
Natural Channel Design Review Checklist
Hosted by Stream Mechanics
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This off-the-shelf workshop provides participants with training on how to use the Natural Channel Design Review Checklist that was published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The checklist was co-developed by Will Harman and Rich Starr.
The course starts with an overview of the checklist structure and document. Presentations and exercises (both classroom and field) are used to teach participants how to complete each section of the checklist. The presentations provide conceptual and background information needed to understand the purpose of the checklist question and section. The exercises apply the checklist to an actual natural channel design project, so that by the end of the fourth day the checklist has been completed. Ancillary presentations and exercises are used to provide participants with tools to identify fatal design flaws and flags that could indicate a potential for excessive maintenance. The last day of the workshop includes a field visit to a local natural channel design project. A complimentary site-inspection form is used to evaluate the project.
Who Should Attend?
This course is primarily for individuals who review stream restoration projects using the natural channel design approach; however, the concepts will help in the review of any restoration approach. A basic understanding of fluvial forms and processes is needed to get the most out of this workshop.
National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration
NCER is an interdisciplinary conference on large-scale ecosystem restoration presenting state-of-the art science and engineering, planning and policy in a partnership environment.
Monday Inspirational Talk April 8, 2024
This week the discussion will continue from last week's technical presentation of Awe3 Restoration. This is week 2 of a 10-12 week series on stimulating Awe in Ecosystem Restoration to stimulate Awe in Economic Restoration that may lead to Awe in Ekklessia Restoration.
Monday Tech Talk April 8, 2024
Economic Restoration and Using Ecology as a Model for Restoration, presentation by John Giordanengo, AloTerra Restoration Services, Fort Collins, CO. John is the author of “Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies” published 2022.
National Watershed & Stormwater Conference
The National Watershed & Stormwater Conference
April 8 -12, 2024
Kansas City, MO
Hosted by The Center for Watershed Protection - leading the nation with clean water solutions.
See More at https://cwp.org/2024-national-conference-kansas-city/
The 2024 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference will provide a forum for watershed and stormwater professionals throughout the nation to learn how to increase the resiliency of our communities in response to emerging and persistent threats to our water resources — from headwaters to coasts. Network with water resource managers, practitioners, researchers, and regulators from all over the United States. The conference will include technical presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and workshops.
Monday Inspirational Talk April 1, 2024
This week, the discussion will continue from the technical presentation into a discussion of Awe3 Restoration. Wade and David will share inspiration related to using Awe in Ecosystem Restoration to stimulate Awe in Economic Restoration, which may lead to Awe in Ekklessia Restoration. RiverSHARED currently desires to use this week's introduction discussion to provide context for the next 10-12 weeks.
Monday Tech Talk April 1, 2024
Ecosystem Restoration in Urban Stream Management Corridors to Encourage Wonder & Awe - STIMULATING MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY REVIVAL - A technical discussion led by David Bidelspach, 5 Smooth Stone Restoration and moderated by Wade Burcham, 5020 Engineering. RiverSHARED looks forward to sharing the dream of using Stream Restoration as a tool to help with Mental Health Recovery and Community Revival.
Monday Inspirational Talk April 1, 2024
Part 2 - Eric Cromwell, Environmental Educator/Administer, Baltimore County Schools will present his “Stream’gineering” Curriculum for use in Maryland and Beyond.
Monday Tech Talk March 18, 2024
Sue Niezgoda, PhD, PE, Gonzaga University Civil Engineering, will discuss (part 2) “Beaver Dam Analogs Mimicking Nature’s Ecosystem Engineer To Improve Riverine Ecosystem”.
Monday Inspirational Talk March 11, 2024
Eric Cromwell, Environmental Educator/Administer, Baltimore County Schools will present his “Stream’gineering” Curriculum for use in Maryland and Beyond.
Monday Tech Talk March 11, 2024
Sue Niezgoda, PhD, PE, Gonzaga University Civil Engineering, will discuss “Beaver Dam Analogs Mimicking Nature’s Ecosystem Engineer To Improve Riverine Ecosystem”.
Level I › Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
The Applied Fluvial Geomorphology course combines lecture and field applications to familiarize students with the fundamentals of river behavior and the general principles of fluvial geomorphology. Applications of these principles are presented using a stream classification system.
Visit Wildland Hydrology’s Website at https://wildlandhydrology.com/
MSRA Webinar Series - SB 969: The Whole Watershed Act
The Maryland Stream Restoration Association is excited to continue our series of webinars featuring leading industry researchers and partners, as we strive to offer opportunities for discussion and promote advancement of the stream restoration science. Visit our website and social media channels for upcoming webinars. Continuing Education Credits will be offered for these events.
When: Tuesday February 27th, 2024
Time: 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: GoToWebinar
Register Today! Registration will Close at 3pm on Monday, February 26th
EVENT DETAILS:
Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
Presentation Abstract:
As we noted in our January webinar, the 2024 Maryland General Assembly promises to be impactful in many ways, and there is a lot happening relevant to Stream Restoration. One such bill is Senate Bill 969: The Whole Watershed Act. Matt Stegman, an attorney at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, one of the sponsors of the bill, will walk us through the bill and what it means for stream restoration in Maryland. Please come with questions and discussion topics!
Below is a link to the bill for attendees to read prior to the webinar: SB 969
Matt Stegman is the Maryland Staff Attorney for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, helping to lead CBF's legislative and regulatory policy advocacy. Prior to assuming this role, he had spent time in local government working for the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and nearly a decade as staff at the Maryland House of Delegates. Matt lives in the Stony Run watershed in Baltimore City with his wife, two children, and dog. In his free time he enjoys hiking, fishing, and obsessively following Cleveland Guardians baseball.
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Monday Inspirational Talk February 26
Jordan Wirth of Liberty Ministries. Jordan deals with the messy details of human resource management for a ministry focused on providing second chances and transformational employment opportunities to help lower recidivism rates in Pennsylvania and restore the hope and lives of individuals.
Monday Tech Talk February 26
Discussion - Ecosystem & River Restoration industry needs that RiverSHARED can assist with
Monday Tech Talk February 19
Gina Levesque, President of RiverSHARED, will discuss “A SHARED vision and dream“ of the organization in 2024. Josh Allen, SWCA, will moderate the discussion.
River Restoration Northwest
River Restoration Northwest is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization. Our mission is to advance the science and standards of river restoration practice through an interdisciplinary approach.
Visit their website at https://www.rrnw.org/
Monday Inspirational Talk January 29
An interview of Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka, about “Outdoor and after school Youth training in Sri Lanka”.
Monday Tech Talk January 29
A continued discussion about "Stream Restoration Alternatives to Consider." From the January 22 presentation by Wade Burcham from 5020 Engineering Resource Group, Inc.
Free Stream Bank Repair Workshop
Stream Bank Repair Certification, Non-Certification and Free Workshops
Attendees will learn how to protect and improve the natural environment of streams by stabilizing a streambank that has been damaged by recent storms. NC State University, City of Raleigh, and other local experts will provide practical, cost-effective solutions using natural materials and native plants to create healthy, stable streambanks and repair small scale repairs. Attendees will participate in hands-on installation of small scale stream protection practices
Sponsored by North Carolina State Extension —> https://web.cvent.com/event/a7ac7bb2-b058-4cc9-a739-977b2076a825/summary
Monday Inspirational Talk January 22
A continued discussion on New and Existing Training Opportunities for 2024 and Beyond by riverSHARED
Monday Tech Talk January 22
Stream Restoration Alternatives to Consider presented by Wade Burcham, 5020 Engineering Resource Group, Mobile, Alabama
Monday Tech Talk January 15
New and Existing Training Opportunities for 2024 and Beyond by David Bidelspach. The talk will be moderated by Josh Allen from SWCA.
Monday Inspirational Talk December 18
Matt Kondratieff, an aquatic scientist from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will discuss “Restoring Streams With Inmates.”
Monday Tech Talk December 18
A continued discussion - Floodplain Management - moderated by Ken Lai, SWCA .
Monday Inspirational Talk December 11
Ryan North, a podcaster, speaker, TBRI practitioner, and CPG, will be talking on “Foster Care Crisis and Hope”.