This webinar series will be targeted to state/local governments, academics, practitioners, and citizens with the goal of finding common ground given the divergent views and recent controversy regarding the efficacy of stream restoration to meet water quality goals.

Each 90 minute Webinar will begin at 1:00pm ET. Please register through the links below to reserve your spot!

Webinar #1 – The Evolution of Stream Restoration- June 4th

• History of land use change across the U.S. and stream impacts, including forest changes
• Drivers of stream restoration
• Stream restoration through the years
• Stream restoration performance
• Facilitated Discussion

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Webinar #2 – A Whole Watershed Approach- June 11th

• Legislation Overview – Whole Watershed Act, Upstream Act, HB942 Reprisal
• Studies of upland practices and their effect on the stream channel
• Local Government Perspectives on the feasibility of upland BMP implementation to influence stream channel stability
• Facilitated Discussion

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Webinar #3- Assessing Alternatives: Tools and Best Practices to Restoration Approach Selection- June 18th

• Stream Restoration Best Practices
• Restoration Examples – good/bad stream restoration projects, alternative approaches, etc.
• Stakeholder Education and Outreach
• State agency updates? For example, permit requirements in MD now requiring functional assessments, what do the states consider successful stream restoration, etc.
• Facilitated Discussion

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