Sisters, OR | Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration Field Workshop
July 23–24, 2024
Workshop Description
The USU Restoration Consortium has partnered with the NRCS West National Technology Support Center and the BLM Aquatic Resources Program to develop a standardized Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) training series.
This course is part of CEWA 5624 — Implementation of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration — for NRCS and BLM employees to meet LTPBR Level 2 training requirements.
Participants new to LTPBR will get an introduction on Day 1, and everyone will work on construction projects Day 2 near Sisters, OR.
Agenda
Day 1 — July 23, 2024
Classroom Session
- 1:00–5:00 pm: Introduction to LTPBR
- 6:30 pm: Dinner + evening talk with rancher Jay Wilde’s story
Location: Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters, OR
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Vegetarian option available for dinner. If you have other dietary restrictions, please bring your own food.
Day 2 — July 24, 2024
Field Construction Session
- 8:00 am–3:00 pm: Implementing LTPBR in Whychus Creek area
44.319017, -121.512747
Parking is limited — please carpool.
Course Materials
Slides & Handouts
You can review these modules to prepare:
- Module 1 – Introduction
- Module 2 – Science
- Module 3 – Planning
- Module 4 – Design
- Module 5 – Implementation
Workshop Textbooks
Required:
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Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes: Design Manual (free PDF, hardcopy on Amazon or BookBaby)
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Pocket Guide (waterproof copies will be provided)
Instruction Team
- Joseph Wheaton – Professor of Riverscapes
- Jeremy Maestas – Ecologist
Affiliations:
Logistics
Registration
Registration is by invitation only and free.
Contact Dominique Shore for details.
Lodging
A block rate of $225/night is available at
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Call 541-904-0967 and mention the BLM/NRCS group before June 9th to get the rate.
Field Gear
This is a hands-on workshop with hiking and in-stream work. Closed-toe shoes are required. Recommended:
- sturdy work clothing
- layers, hat, sunglasses, gloves
- water bottle
- sunscreen and insect repellent
- a change of dry clothes
- wet-wading shoes or boots
Basic PPE (gloves, eye protection, hard hats) will be provided.
If you have medical conditions or allergies we should know about, please notify your instructor.
Meals
- Day 1: Dinner provided
- Day 2: Bag lunches, snacks, and drinks provided (bring your own breakfast & coffee)
There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options; other dietary needs, please plan ahead.
Emergency Preparedness
Closest emergency services:
St. Charles Redmond
1253 NW Canal Blvd, Redmond, OR
Phone: 541-548-8131
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