LTPBR Series Trainings - Federal Agencies
The USU Restoration Consortium has partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service West National Technology Support Center and the Bureau of Land Management’s Aquatic Resources Program to develop a standardized training series for Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration. These training series are pending incorporation into AgLearn and DOI Talent. Students will also receive continuing education units (CEUs) and a transcript of professional credit from Utah State University.
In Spring 2025, we will offer the LTPBR Level I and II trainings. Level III training is offered in Fall 2025.
Level I Training Series
In this training, students will learn the key principles and techniques for Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration. Students will
- Study the key principles and techniques for Low-Tech Process Based Restoration.
- Explore the scientific foundations of LTPBR and gain an understanding of the current state of LTPBR science
- Learn to assess current riverscape conditions & estimate recovery potential for effective LTPBR project planning
Registration opens November 6, 2024
| Course # | Course Title | Dates | Time (MST) | Cost | Link to Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWA 5620 | Introduction to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Jan 7, 14 & 21 | 1:30 - 4:15 | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 5621 | Science & Case Studies of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 | 1:30 - 4:15 | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 5622 | Planning to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Jan 28 & Feb 4, 11 | 1:30 - 4:15 | $315 | Register |
Note: Students must register for all three courses to satisfy the Level 1 Series requirements.
Level II Training Series
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, from designing their own restoration projects to constructing low-tech structures and mastering adaptive management principles.
- Develop the skills to plan LTPBR restoration projects
- Construct & implement LTPBR structures, learn about the permitting process and construction safety and logistics
- Learn how to build adaptive management plans and associated monitoring plans for LTPBR projects.
| Course # | Course Title | Dates | Time | Cost | Link to Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWA 5623 | Design to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Mar 18, 25 & Apr 1 | 1:30 - 4:15 | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 5624 | Implementing Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Classroom April 8 Field Day April 12 in Logan, UT. BLM/NRCS Field Days to be announced |
Apr 9: 1:30 -3:30 April 13: 9-5 |
$415 | Register |
| CEWA 5625 | Adaptive Management of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Apr 15 & 22 | 1:30 - 4:15 | $315 | Register |
Note: Students must complete the Level 1 training prior to taking the Level 2 courses and must register for all three courses to satisfy the Level 2 Series requirements.
Field Days (CEWA 5624)
BLM/NRCS employees can choose to attend the April 13th implementation day around Logan, UT or an one of the following implementation day organized by the BLM & NRCS Summer 2025. Dates and Locations to be announced.
Registration Instructions
- Create an account or Login to an existing account at https://cpe.usu.edu/
- Search for course by Course Number or Program (Watershed Sciences).
- Register for a course by adding the course to the Cart.
- Checkout and submit payment.
Level III Training Series
Participants will build on existing LTPBR planning, implementation, and monitoring skills. Practitioners will gain the advanced screening, planning, design, and monitoring skills to lead watershed and riverscape scope projects.
- Advance the skills to plan LTPBR restoration projects
- Use Riverscapes Studio to prepare design report and regulatory permit application
- Learn how to monitor and assess riverscape health
- Practice advanced geospatial analysis of riverscape network models to screen, filter, contextualize, and prioritize restoration actions
| Course # | Course Title | Dates | Time | Cost | Link to Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWA 6626 | Advanced LTPBR Planning of Riverscapes | Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2025 | All Day | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 6627 | Advanced LTPBR Design of Riverscapes | Oct 6 - Oct 9, 2025 | All Day | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 6628 | Riverscape Monitoring | Oct 27 - Oct 30, 2025 | All Day | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 6629 | Screening & Prioritization of Riverscapes | Nov 10 - Nov 13, 2025 | All Day | $315 | Register |
Note: Students must complete the Level 2 training prior to taking the Level 3 courses and must register for all four courses to satisfy the Level 3 Series requirements.
These advanced courses are targeted at practitioners within the agencies that are leading implementation efforts and attempting to scale up LTPBR practices to the scope of the problem in their watersheds and riverscapes.