Foster Creek 2021: Field-Based Workshop: Intro to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes
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Taught for Foster Creek Conservation District
September 29 & 30, 2021 in Bridgeport, WA
In this two-day workshop, you will be introduced to principles of healthy riverscapes and principles of riverscape restoration.
Workshop Description
This field-based workshop in the Foster Creek watershed introduces resource managers, landowners, and conservation groups to low-tech process-based (LTPBR) approaches for restoring streams and their riparian areas. Participants will learn guiding principles, beaver ecology, and basic low-tech structures like Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) and Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS).
Participants will receive free hard copies of the Design Manual and the Pocket Guide. You are encouraged to review the online lecture series ahead of the workshop.
Location
The workshop will be held throughout the Foster Creek drainage, with day 1 starting at Willow Flat Recreation Area. If weather is poor, the morning session of day 1 will move to Chief Joseph Dam.
How to Sign Up
To register, please contact the Foster Creek Conservation District at (509) 888-6372 or email Ryan Lefler at rlefler@fostercreekcd.org. For meal planning, please note dietary restrictions and if you will attend dinner on day 1.
What to Bring
- Closed-toe footwear
- Wading boots or waders
- Water, sun protection
- PPE (ear protection, gloves, eye protection, hard hat)
- Lawn chair
Some PPE will be available on-site for day 2.
COVID-19 Precautions
Please follow all state, local, and employer guidelines for distancing and masks.
What Will Be Provided
- LTPBR Manual and Pocket Guide
- Restoration tools (shovels, buckets, post pounder) and safety gear
- Coffee and snacks (Foster Creek Conservation District)
- Lunch and water both days (Pheasants Forever)
- Dinner on Wednesday night at Willow Flats (Conservation Northwest)
Agenda
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
9:00–9:50 Introductions, Agenda, & Goals
9:50–10:20 Background and Purpose
10:20–10:30 Break
10:30–11:00 Guiding Principles
11:00–12:00 Low-tech Structures
12:00–1:00 Lunch & Travel
1:00–3:00 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
3:00–3:30 Break & Travel
3:30–4:30 Observations, Goals, Design Options
4:30–5:00 Travel
5:00–7:00 Dinner & Science Presentation
Thursday, September 30, 2021
8:00–8:15 Day 2 Agenda & Travel
8:30–12:00 Design & Construction Hands-on
12:00–1:00 Lunch & Travel
1:00–3:45 Construction continued
3:45–4:30 Workshop Recap
Course Materials
Workshop textbooks:
A hard copy will be provided at the workshop.
Workshop Lectures
Thanks to support from NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife, Pheasants Forever, Utah State University Restoration Consortium, and Joe Wheaton’s ET-AL lab, there is also a virtual lecture series on planning, assessment, design, and implementation.
Instruction Team
- Stephen N. Bennett — Principal Fish & Wildlife Biologist, Anabranch Solutions; Research Scientist, USU
- Andrew Hill — Spatial Ecologist & Designer, Anabranch Solutions