FREE Streambank Stabillization Workshop

Hosted by: Natural Resources Conservation Service, New Mexico Environment Department, and the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District Speakers include technical experts from the state and national NRCS offices. The workshop will include classroom and field components. Topics include: Geological Overview Understanding the Watershed Stream Mechanic Issues for evaluation & design Planning stream stabilization Geotechnical Bank Stabilization Overview Principles of Streambank Bioengineering Introduction to Riparian Zones in the Arid SW Streambank Bioengineering Techniques (Advantages/Limitations) Redirective Techniques Hard Streambank Protection Techniques Monitoring Environmental Compliance and Permitting More details to come. While the workshop is free, we would like to have people sign-up so we can plan logistics. Contact Matt Schultz at matthew.schultz@state.nm.us or call 575-956-1550 to sign up or ask any questions.