LTPBR Series Trainings for Federal Agencies
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 training series. These courses are pending incorporation into AgLearn and DOI Talent. Students will also receive continuing education units (CEUs) and a professional transcript from Utah State University.
In Spring 2025, we will offer the LTPBR Level I and II trainings. Level III will follow in Fall 2025.
Level I Training Series
Students will:
- Study key principles and techniques for Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration
- Explore the scientific foundations and current state of LTPBR
- Learn to assess riverscape conditions & estimate recovery potential
Registration opens November 6, 2024
| Course # | Course Title | Dates | Time (MST) | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWA 5620 | Introduction to LTPBR | Jan 7, 14, 21 | 1:30–4:15 | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 5621 | Science & Case Studies | Feb 18, 25, Mar 4 | 1:30–4:15 | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 5622 | Planning LTPBR | Jan 28, Feb 4, 11 | 1:30–4:15 | $315 | Register |
Note: Students must register for all three courses to satisfy Level I requirements.
Level II Training Series
Participants will:
- Plan LTPBR restoration projects
- Construct & implement structures
- Understand permitting, construction safety, and logistics
- Develop adaptive management & monitoring plans
| Course # | Course Title | Dates | Time | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWA 5623 | Design LTPBR | Mar 18, 25, Apr 1 | 1:30–4:15 | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 5624 | Implementing LTPBR | Apr 8 (classroom), Apr 12 (field day in Logan) | Apr 9: 1:30–3:30, Apr 13: 9–5 | $415 | Register |
| CEWA 5625 | Adaptive Management | Apr 15, 22 | 1:30–4:15 | $315 | Register |
Note: Students must complete Level I before enrolling in Level II and take all three courses for completion.
Field Days (CEWA 5624)
BLM/NRCS employees may attend the April 13th Logan field day, or participate in summer BLM/NRCS field days to be announced.
Registration Steps
- Create or log in to your account at cpe.usu.edu
- Search for courses by number or program (Watershed Sciences)
- Add courses to your cart
- Checkout and submit payment
Level III Training Series
Level III advances your skills in LTPBR project screening, planning, design, monitoring, and scaling practices to watershed-level applications. Participants will:
- Master advanced project planning and design
- Use Riverscapes Studio for design reports and permits
- Monitor and assess riverscape health
- Apply advanced geospatial prioritization tools
| Course # | Course Title | Dates | Time | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWA 6626 | Advanced LTPBR Planning | Sep 29–Oct 2 | All day | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 6627 | Advanced LTPBR Design | Oct 6–9 | All day | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 6628 | Riverscape Monitoring | Oct 27–30 | All day | $315 | Register |
| CEWA 6629 | Screening & Prioritization | Nov 10–13 | All day | $315 | Register |
Note: Students must complete Level II before taking Level III, and enroll in all four courses for series completion.
These advanced courses are designed for federal agency practitioners leading LTPBR implementation and scaling practices to watershed-wide restoration efforts.