Applied Fluvial Geomorphology

Short Course

November 7th - 11th, 2011
Fayetteville , Arkansas  

Registration Now Open!

General Description: This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of river behavior, the general principles of: fluvial geomorphology, sedimentation, hydraulics, restoration, fish habitat improvement, riparian grazing management, and stream bank erosion. Applications of these principles are presented utilizing a stream classification system. Problem solving techniques for watershed management, riparian assessment, fish habitat structure evaluation, stream restoration, non-point source pollution and the integration of ecosystem concepts into watershed management are taught. A combination of both lecture and field application are provided.  This course is a prerequisite for River Morphology, River Assessment and Monitoring and River Restoration and Natural Channel Design. This has been the basic river morphology course offered throughout North America since 1986.

For additional information about the course, visit the Wildland Hydrology website.

The registration fee for the course is $1,600.  A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot for this in-demand training course.  Please contact Lori at (479) 444-1916 or llinn@watershedconservation.org to add your name to the registration list.  After adding your name to the list, fax, send or email your registration form and deposit or payment to the numbers/addresses below in order to reserve your spot in the course.