You will participate in an overview of fluvial geomorphic principles, stream restoration case studies, as well as the development of and training in the use of a design review checklist.  The checklist is a tool to review stream restoration proposals that utilize natural channel design methodology to create stable channels.  It is intended to serve as a rapid method for determining whether a project design contains an appropriate level of information and for identifying major design deficiencies.  Checklist sections include: Watershed and Geomorphic Assessment, Preliminary Design, Final Design, and Maintenance Plans.  The training materials and modules are designed to improve the link between stream restoration and compensatory mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.  Such training modules are relevant to a suite of state, local and federal natural resource agencies who are regularly tasked with reviewing the merits of stream restoration, enhancement, and/or protection projects proposed to compensate for authorized impacts to streams.  Course structure includes classroom presentations and field trip exercises.

College Credit:  1 semester hours

Who Should Attend: Reviewers of stream restoration plans that involve natural channel design methodology.

Length: 3.5 days/28 hours

Objectives: At the end of the training, each participant will be able to:

• Incorporate common fluvial geomorphology principles in review critiques;
• Use the checklist to determine the merits and deficiencies of example stream restoration projects.