Stream Function Assessment Method (SFAM)

• Note: Attendees will be expected to watch 90 minutes of SFAM Training Videos prior to class on Tuesday, ­­­Sept 17

• *Rain Date: Sept 23 (Monday). The Field Day class will meet in light rain. If the weather forecast three days prior to field date is determined to hinder instruction, class will be rescheduled.
• Safety is a priority; there is a small chance that class will be cancelled after the three-day time window if developing weather conditions are deemed in anyway dangerous.

Clackamas Community College, 1.4 CEU (14 PDH), Award of Completion will be provided.

Learn to assess the functions and values of waterways using the Stream Function Assessment Method (SFAM). SFAM provides a standardized, rapid, function-based method for assessing stream functions statewide. This method is intended to further federal and state regulatory objectives by informing compensatory mitigation planning. SFAM was released at the end of June 2018. SFAM is required for removal-fill Individual Permits as of July 1, 2019.

Designed and led by Oregon Department of State Lands staff, this training will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of how SFAM was developed and how to apply the method. The training includes two virtual classroom sessions and one field day in Salem.

The training team is comprised of DSL staff members who participated in the development of the SFAM assessment methods, and/or review SFAM assessments submitted to DSL. All are involved with providing expertise, input, and comments used to continually improve SFAM. USACE Staff will participate as trainers as their scheules permit.

Attendees will be expected to watch 90 minutes of SFAM Training Videos prior to class on Tuesday, ­­­Sept 17.

The virtual session will cover a brief overview of the background and principles used to develop SFAM, context for understanding SFAM value and function scores, guidance on filling out the office form, a tour of information available on Oregon Explorer including how to create and use an SFAM report, and an overview of answering field component questions.

Please Note: Class on ­­­Sept 17 will not review the topics covered in the video. However, we will have time to answer questions about information in the video. Please make a note of any questions you may have while watching.

You will spend most of the day in the field, getting hands-on experience answering SFAM field questions. Field groups will be made up of 8-9 participants, with each group led by 2 trainers.

• *Rain Date: Sept 23 (Monday): Class will meet in light rain. If weather forecast three days prior to field date is determined to hinder instruction, class will be rescheduled. Please block off Monday, Sept. 23 in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.
• Safety is a priority; there is a small chance that class will be cancelled after the three-day time window if developing weather conditions are deemed in anyway dangerous.
  

We find a short gap between the field day component and the follow up Q&A is useful. This provides time for attendees to synthesize the material and formulate questions.

Upon completion of this workshop students should be able to:

• Explain the guiding principles and processes used to develop SFAM.
• Understand the various aspects of an SFAM assessment:
  - Background information and equipment needed.
  - General idea of time required to complete an assessment.
  - Materials and documents needed for field.
• Describe how the method works.
• Determine office related SFAM measurements and complete the SFAM Calculator’s Office Form using the online SFAM Map Viewer.
• Complete the SFAM Calculator’s Office Form and office related SFAM measures using the online SFAM Map Viewer tool.
• Accurately answer questions on the SFAM Field Form.
• Confidently complete an SFAM in the field.

• SFAM and Compensatory Wetland Mitigation
• SFAM Oregon Explorer ‘ORWAP and SFAM Viewer’
• SFAM Office Forms
• SFAM Field Forms
• Field Practicum

Cost: $780

Registration is Open:

• June 17 Monday: Waitlist Registration Opens
• June 24 Monday: General Registration Opens
• Aug 29 Thursday: Last Day to Register!

This course is expected to fill up quickly. If you are interested, please add your name to our wait list to gain early access to registration.

Due to complexities with scheduling instructors for this training, cancellations are allowed up to 12 working-days prior to the start of class, however, refund amounts vary based on when you notify us of your cancellation.

• >30 days prior to event: Full refund, excluding Eventbrite fees
• 20 to 30 days prior to event: 75% refund
• 12 working-days to 19 days prior to event: 50% refund

Please contact [email protected] if the cancellation is due to being COVID positive. In this case, we will happily refund you in full, excluding Eventbrite fees.

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