Backyard Stream Repair 101 Workshop
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Ever wanted to know how to fix an eroding streambank? After heavy rain, do you notice bank slumping, exposed roots, widening channels, or muddy water?
This beginner-friendly workshop will teach homeowners and concerned neighbors how small-scale streambank erosion happens and what practical, nature-based repair approaches you can use to help protect your land and support cleaner water. Whether you’re seeing early signs of erosion or planning improvements, this workshop is your starting point for making informed, responsible choices. This workshop is held for participants across Alabama, with examples and discussion tailored to local conditions. No prior experience required, open to the public.
Participants will learn:
• How to assess streambank erosion safely
• When “do-it-yourself repair” is appropriate vs. when to call professionals
• Do it yourself options
• How natural materials and native plants can increase stability
• Basic planning steps for a backyard-scale repair project
Hosted by: Auburn University Water Resources Center
Led by: David Bidelspach, RiverSHARED/5SSR
Mike Akin, Creekline
Cost: $100 value, FREE for the first 30 participants.
Register here: https://www.aces.edu/go/streamrepair
This beginner-friendly workshop will teach homeowners and concerned neighbors how small-scale streambank erosion happens and what practical, nature-based repair approaches you can use to help protect your land and support cleaner water. Whether you’re seeing early signs of erosion or planning improvements, this workshop is your starting point for making informed, responsible choices. This workshop is held for participants across Alabama, with examples and discussion tailored to local conditions. No prior experience required, open to the public.
Participants will learn:
• How to assess streambank erosion safely
• When “do-it-yourself repair” is appropriate vs. when to call professionals
• Do it yourself options
• How natural materials and native plants can increase stability
• Basic planning steps for a backyard-scale repair project
Hosted by: Auburn University Water Resources Center
Led by: David Bidelspach, RiverSHARED/5SSR
Mike Akin, Creekline
Cost: $100 value, FREE for the first 30 participants.
Register here: https://www.aces.edu/go/streamrepair
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Where is it happening?
Opelika Public Library, Opelika, United States
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Host or PublisherAuburn University Water Resources Center
