Riparian Habitat Restoration for the Arid Southwest
Course Overview
An entry to mid-level class covering the basics of habitat restoration/replacement of functions and services for wetland and riparian areas. Class time will cover the fundamental elements of site selection, planning, and installation techniques essential to successful restoration planning. Course instructors will include experienced restoration biologists and restoration contractors. On the first morning, the classroom session will cover the fundamental elements of site selection, preparation, and installation essential to successful restoration planning. Field trips, in the afternoon of day 1 and all day on day 2, will center on case studies that illustrate how these elements come together to make a successful restoration project as well as evaluation of common mistakes. The basics of habitat restoration/replacement of functions and services for wetland and riparian areas are covered.
Each participant will receive a binder with lecture notes, case studies, and full color site maps to illustrate concepts and best practices covered during the course. Participants also receive a copy of Wetland Mitigation: Planning Hydrology, Vegetation, and Soils for Constructed Wetlands as a reference.
Resources: Sample Field Practicum Agenda
Your Course Includes
Free Reference Book
Includes a copy of Wetland Mitigation: Planning Hydrology, Vegetation, and Soils for Constructed Wetlands, an exclusive WTI publication.
Printed Lecture Notes and Electronic Resources
All participants receive a printed copy of lecture notes and electronic copies of essential electronic resources for reference.
Instructor interaction
WTI instructors are available to answer specific questions during and after your course.
Frequently asked Questions
Where is the specific location or venue for the course?
We finalize specific logistics once a course has reached minimum enrollment and is officially “confirmed.” Once confirmed, all registered participants will be notified of specific details so travel and other arrangements can be made as needed.
Will this course cover current Regional Supplements?
Yes, this course will address and use current Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements as appropriate for the course location.
Does this course have any certificates?
You will receive a certificate of completion with instructional contact hours documented once you have completed all course requirements.
Course Location
| 2025 Date | Location | Register by Location |
| September 11 – 12, 2025 | San Diego, CA | REGISTER NOW |
What Our Participants Say…
Very impressed by instructors and their ability to easily convey this complex topic to classroom based on their experience. Told good and bad stories along with field tours to see the bigger picture.
It was a great overview of the principles of restoration. I learned info that will be useful in my job.