Natural Resources Training Program About Schedule Courses Conferences Instructors Subscribe Resources & Contact Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop – Lavaca River Basin February 25, 2014 Flyer Agenda Knights of Columbus Hall321 U.S. 77 SouthHallettsville, TX 77964 (map) Trainings will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct economic 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 will 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. Continuing Education Units Available Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License - 3 CEUs Texas Water Resources Institute - 1 CEU Texas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists - 6 hours Texas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit” The program may also be used for CEUs for Professional Engineers. Please complete the form below to RSVP for the Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop, February 25, 2014 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Lavaca County Wildlife Management Association is graciously sponsoring the catered lunch! The free lunch will be provided by Kloesel's Steakhouse of Moulton including Chicken Fried Steak with green beans, potatoes, bread, tea and peach cobbler for dessert and RSVP is required by February 21, 2014. For more information or questions please contact Nikki Dictson at 979-458-5915 or n-dictson@tamu.edu.