Monday, September 26, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT
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Where
National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) 698 Conservation Way Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Lodging and Meals
Lodging and meals is provided by NCTC. Previous costs were $146/day for both. Room reservations (with meal plan) can be selected approximately 90 days before the course starts. Registrants will receive an email from NCTC with instructions.
Couse Fee
The course fee is $1400 per person.
Workshop Description
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 reference and 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 provided and enterted into the tool to determine the existing condition. Participants will then model the proposed condition to calculate functional lift. Participants will need a lap top computer with Excel in order to use the SQT.
Learn how the framework can be used to:
The workshop includes lectures, classroom exercises, and discussion. A basic understanding of stream form and processes, channel measurements (dimension, pattern, and profile), Rosgen stream classification system, and processing data in an Excel spreadsheet will help participants get the most out of this class. Folks who have no background in stream processes sometimes struggle with this course.
Who Should Attend?
Do you work for the Department of Interior?
If you work for the Fish and Wildlife Service or other Department of Interior agency, register directly through the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) or contact Gary Schetrompf at gary_schetrompf@fws.gov. Note, the course name with NCTC is Functional Framework for Stream Assessment and Restoration (CSP3275).