Rogue Siskiyou Riparian Restoration Workshop

Applied Riparian Restoration: Turning Theory into Practice

Two-day workshop integrating traditional classroom learning with experts, field scenarios and learning from your peers!

Workshop Objectives

• Increase knowledge, skills, and confidence for successful riparian project planning, implementation,
  and maintenance.
• Integrate technical modules, field-based sessions, and peer-to-peer learning.
• Enhance regional networking and capacity for riparian practitioners in southwestern Oregon.

Target Audience

• Restoration practitioners who are expected to plan, implement, and maintain riparian enhancement projects in agricultural or rural landscapes in the Rogue-Siskiyou ecoregion and surrounding areas.

Workshop Location

• Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District, 89 Alder St, Central Point, OR 97502.

Registration

• $50 registration fee includes coffee, light breakfast, lunch, and transportation to field sites for both days.
• Click here to register. Registration closes on Friday, March 1.

Financial Assistance

A limited amount of funding is available to support participation by smaller organizations. If interested, submit the request form to [email protected] by February 15. A link to the request form is listed above. Please wait to register until you are notified of your award amount (by February 22).

Overview of Agenda

Day 1 – Thursday, March 7, 2019 (9 AM to 5 PM):

• AM – Technical presentations on riparian restoration fundamentals
• PM – Field practicum and discussion related to the morning topics
• Optional activities 5 to 9 PM

Day 2 – Friday, March 8, 2019 (9 AM to 4 PM):

• AM – Technical presentations on the nuts-and-bolts of implementing projects
• PM – Field practicum for the morning topics

For More Information, contact Clint Nichols, Resource Conservationist, Jackson SWCD, 541-423-6180, [email protected].

Workshop Planners: OSU Extension, Jackson SWCD, Rogue Basin Partnership, Rogue River
Watershed Council, Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council, OCEAN, Oregon Department of
Agriculture, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, The Freshwater Trust, Yamhill SWCD, Natural
Resources Conservation Service

Thank you to the Ned and Sis Hayes Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation for their generous donation in support of this workshop.