Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Riparian and Stream Ecosystems – Attoyac Bayou Watershed

2016 Attoyac Bayou Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Training Catered Lunch

September 29, 2016
8 am - 4 pm

Courthouse Annex 
203 W. Main Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Nacogdoches County and the Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. The riparian education programs will cover an introduction to riparian principles, watershed processes, basic hydrology, erosion/deposition principles, and riparian vegetation, as well as potential causes of degradation and possible resulting impairment(s), and available local resources including technical assistance and tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation.
These one-day trainings in watersheds across the state include both indoor classroom presentations and outdoor stream walks.
The goal is for participants to better understand and relate to riparian and watershed processes, the benefits that healthy riparian areas provide, and the tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation and improve water quality. At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
RSVP is required by September 21, 2016. A catered barbecue lunch is available from C.C.’s Smokehouse for $10 with RSVP prior to September 21 and $15 after the 21st payable at the door the day of event. Please remember to select if you would like the catered lunch options or if you will bring your own. RSVP online at the link above and pay online by credit card or send in a check by mail by to Nikki Dictson, 1500 Research Pkwy, Suite 110, College Station, TX 77843-2260. Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon.
For more information or questions please contact Nikki Dictson at 979-458-5915  or                            n-dictson@tamu.edu or visit to twri.tamu.edu or texasriparian.org.     


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