Riparian Habitat Restoration for the Arid Southwest in San Diego, CA on September 11-12, 2025
$775.00
This course covers critical elements for construction and restoration of wetlands. These principles are requisite for mitigation projects and for mitigation banks regardless of size. The elements covered include establishing goals, site selection, defining and quantifying hydrology, preparing vegetation plans, and establishing a proper soil substrate.
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This course provides foundational knowledge on habitat restoration and the replacement of functions and services in wetland and riparian areas. Participants learn key elements of site selection, preparation, and installation through a combination of classroom instruction and field trips. Field sessions focus on real-world case studies that highlight successful projects and common restoration challenges. Experienced restoration biologists and contractors lead the training, ensuring practical insights. Each participant receives comprehensive materials, including lecture notes, case studies, site maps, and a reference book on wetland mitigation planning.
Field trips during the remainder of the course will center on case studies that illustrate how these elements come together to make a successful restoration project as well as common mistakes. Each participant will receive a copy of Wetland Mitigation: Planning Hydrology, Vegetation, and Soils for Constructed Wetlands as a reference.