Logistics
What To Bring![]() Participants will be out in the field, building in-stream structures by hand. We will be walking and exploring creeks, doing hand work, and exposed to the elements. August in Wyoming could bring us hot temperatures, but also thunderstorms.
The bottom line is we will be exposed to the elements, so prepare for anything (i.e. pouring rain, blistering heat). We recommend lots of layers, and work clothes. Absolutely no sandals or flip-flops! For field tour you will want:
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AgendaThis will be a packed 2-days. Plan on a full two days, but with lots of time for discussion, and learning by doing.
Day 1 - Restoring Process and Function in Riparian Areas
- Mainly class room (8 to 6)
Day 2 - Implementing Low-Cost Structures as Restoration Tools
- Mainly field (8 to 5)
background preparationIf you would like to do a little background reading prior to the workshop, you may find the following helpful:
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Workshop information
Primary Learning Outcomes
This workshop will bring together NRCS conservationists and partners in Wyoming interested in how to use beaver, and beaver dam analogues, as low-cost tools to restore riparian areas to benefit wildlife and working lands. Participants will come away with:
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Due to limited space, registration, is by invitation only.
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Local Partners & Sponsors
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workshop made possible by:Thanks to the generous support of the Natural Resource Conservation Service's Sage Grouse Initiative and Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative, a grant through Pheasants Forever to Utah State University's Restoration Consortium and Joe Wheaton's ET-AL lab are able to deliver a series of workshops to NRCS conservationists and their partners throughout the west. This series was envisioned by Jeremy Maestas (NRCS/SGI) and is possible thanks to partner matches by various local organizations in each state (see each state page) and matching funds from Utah State University.
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Thanks to our hosts!
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The workshop will be held at the TNC's Red Canyon Ranch facility.
A variety of lodging options are available in Lander (about 20 minutes away)
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