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SUMMARY:Backyard Stream Repair 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nWednesday August 19\, 2026 | 9:00am-3:00pm \nCity of Opelika Public Library | 1100 Glenn St\, Opelika\, AL 36801 \nHosted by: Auburn University Water Resources Center + Partners \nLed by: David Bidelspach\, RiverSHARED\, Five Smooth Stones Restoration + Mike Akin\, Creekline Trails of Opelika \nWorkshop description: Is your property near a creek or small stream? After heavy rain\, do you notice bank slumping\, exposed roots\, widening channels\, or muddy water? This beginner-friendly workshop will teach homeowners and concerned neighbors how small-scale streambank erosion happens and what practical\, nature-based repair approaches you can use to help protect your land and support cleaner water. Whether you’re seeing early signs of erosion or planning improvements\, this workshop is your starting point for making informed\, responsible choices. This workshop is held for participants across Alabama\, with examples and discussion tailored to local conditions. No prior experience required\, open to the public. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to assess streambank erosion safely\nWhen “do-it-yourself repair” is appropriate vs. when to call professionals\nDo it yourself options\nHow natural materials and native plants can increase stability\nBasic planning steps for a backyard-scale repair project\n\nDraft Agenda: \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nPresenter\n\n\n9:00\nWelcome & Introductions\nAUWRC\n\n\n9:15\nWelcome and workshop goals. What causes stream erosion?\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n9:45\nStep 1: How to evaluate stream banks\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n10:15\nStep 2: Repair options (overview of small scale stabilization approaches. Native plant discussion.\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n11:00\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:10\nStep 3: When permits are needed\nAUWRC/RiverSHARED\n\n\n11:15\nStep 4: Finding professionals and funding assistance\nAUWRC/RiverSHARED\n\n\n11:30\nLunch (+ native plant give away)\n\n\n\n12:30\nCreekline Site Visit\nCreekline/RiverSHARED\n\n\n3:00\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://aaes.auburn.edu/wrc/event/backyard-stream-repair-101-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Urban Stream Restoration for Contractors
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n  \nWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This workshop is intended to introduce contractors and young designers to a practical view of stream restoration construction.  The course has an optional third day of a construction demo sponsored by 5SSR\, RiverSHARED\, Elmore Sand and Gravel and Cowin Equipment Rental. \nParticipants will learn what stream restoration is. Participants will be introduced to why we do stream restoration as an industry and community. Stream restoration construction will be presented in contrast to standard site civil grading. This course will also provide the participants with information and a pathway to enter the stream restoration construction industry or improve current construction processes to optimize efficiencies as a stream restoration contractor. \nDATES: Thursday – Friday August 20-21\, 2026 (Optional field day on August 22nd) \nLOCATION: City of Opelika Public Library | 1100 Glenn St\, Opelika\, AL 36801  \nDETAILS: \n\nHosted by: Auburn University Water Resources Center\nLed by: David Bidelspach\, RiverSHARED/5SSR\, Wade Burcham\, RiverSHARED/5020\, Mike Akins\, Creekline\, Jeremy Dickey/Cowin Equipment Rental\nCEU’s available | Lunch provided\nCost for all 3 days: $300\, Students and municipal employees fee waived \n\n  \nDRAFT AGENDA \nThursday\, August 20 \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nPresenter\n\n\n9:00\nWelcome & Introductions\nAUWRC\n\n\n9:15\nGood Bad and Ugly Streams\nRiverSHARED/ 5SSR\n\n\n9:45\nWhat is Stream Restoration\nRiverSHARED/ 5SSR\n\n\n10:30\nStreams Restoration Construction Tools\nRiverSHARED/ 5SSR\n\n\n11:00\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:15\nConstruction Sequence and Sediment and Erosion Control\nRiverSHARED/ 5020\n\n\n11:45\nConstruction Equipment and Labor\nRiverSHARED/ Cowin\n\n\n12:30\nLunch and Transport\n5SSR and Cowin Sponsored\n\n\n1:00\nField Creekline – \nChannel Dimension and Vegetation\nRiverSHARED/Creekline\n\n\n2:00\nCreek Walk Stream Concerns and Measurements\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n3:00\nGroup ideas discussion \nStream Potential \nTiming for Construction \nRestoration Potential \nErosion Control \nTools and Accessibility \nConstructability Optimization \nHigh Potential \n \nBreakout Groups\n\n\n4:00\nDepart Pepperell Creek\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nFriday\, August 21 \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nPresenter\n\n\n9:00\nStream Questions\nAUWRC\n\n\n9:15\nStream Restoration Methods\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n9:45\nSediment and Erosion Control Supply\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n10:30\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:00\nMaster planning and Phasing\nRiverSHARED/ 5020\n\n\n11:30\nInfrastructure Consideration\nRiverSHARED/ 5020\n\n\n12:00\nPriority Levels and Grading\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n12:30\nLunch\n\n\n\n1:00\nConcept Design Pepperell – Groups\nBreakout Groups\n\n\n2:00\nInnovative Construction Ideas and More\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n3:00\nOptional: Concept Design at Pepperell\nRiverSHARED/Creekline\n\n\n\n  \n  \nOptional Demo on Construction Site Elmore Alabama: Saturday\, August 22 \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nPresenter\n\n\n8:00\nMortar Creek Intro and Safety\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n8:30\nSEC/3-D Excavation Grading\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n9:30\nTransplants and Supply Skid Steer\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n10:30\nHauling and Construction Production – Tracked Crawler Dump\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n11:30\nValue added Construction Engineering and Surveying\nRiverSHARED/ 5020\n\n\n12:00\nMonitoring\nRiverSHARED/ 5020\n\n\n12:30\nLunch Onsite Provide\nRiverSHARED/5SSR\n\n\n1:00\nDiscussion and Questions\nZone 2\n\n\n1:30\nPost Construction Observation\nZone 1 North\n\n\n3:00\nPre-Construction RLA\nZone 3\n\n\n5:00\nDepart
URL:https://aaes.auburn.edu/wrc/event/introduction-to-urban-stream-restoration-for-contractors-4/
LOCATION:Opelika Public Library\, Opelika\, AL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alabama Water Resources Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on the Gulf Coast at the beautiful Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach\, AL for the 2026 Alabama Water Resources Conference (ALWRC) from September 9–11\, 2026 hosted by the Auburn University Water Resources Center!  \nRegistration opens July\, 2026. Visit the conference website for more information: aub.ie/alwrc
URL:https://aaes.auburn.edu/wrc/event/alabama-water-resources-conference-2/
LOCATION:Perdido Beach Resort\, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.\, Orange Beach\, AL\, 36561\, United States
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SUMMARY:Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop - Mobile
DESCRIPTION:Mobile County Extension Office\nNovember 18\, 2026\nCalling all stormwater professionals! Join us to explore the Alabama Handbook for Erosion\, Sediment Control & Stormwater Management. This training will consist of expert presentations followed by a hands-on field training. We’ll tackle 3 commonly overlooked practices\, installation methods\, inter-agency communication techniques\, and more.\nRegistration details coming soon. \nContact LBC@auburn.edu for more details.
URL:https://aaes.auburn.edu/wrc/event/erosion-and-sediment-control-workshop-mobile/
LOCATION:Mobile County Extension Office\, Jon Archer Agricultural Center 1070 Schillinger Rd.\, N.\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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