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Resource Institute delivers hands-on education in stream restoration, freshwater science, and natural resource management. Hands-on workshops, technical trainings, and professional conferences combine field experience with expert instruction.
Freshwater science classes provide immersive learning in aquatic ecology, while stream restoration conferences bring professionals together to share methods, research, and innovations. These programs are designed to support anyone looking to deepen their understanding of watershed health and restoration practices.
2026 ROSGEN SHORT COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Resource Institute partners with Wildland Hydrology to offer Rosgen short courses in North Carolina. These courses provide structured, in-depth training in fluvial geomorphology and natural channel design based on the methods developed by Dave Rosgen, a professional hydrologist and geomorphologist. The Rosgen stream classification system serves as the foundation for the curriculum.
Level I and Level II are each five-day courses that combine classroom instruction with hands-on fieldwork, giving participants a practical understanding of river behavior, stream classification, and geomorphic processes. Level III is a ten-day, field-intensive course focused on measurement techniques, monitoring, and data collection.
These courses are designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to assess, manage, and restore stream systems.
Carolina Area Biologists Workshop (CABW)
June 16–18, 2026
Laurel Community Center | Marshall, North Carolina
The Carolina Area Biologists Workshop (CABW) brings together biologists, restoration practitioners, agency staff, and environmental professionals from across the Southeast for a focused, field-oriented learning experience.
Designed to emphasize applied science and real-world problem solving, CABW features a mix of technical sessions, case studies, and field visits that highlight current challenges and emerging approaches in stream and wetland restoration.
Participants will explore practical techniques, share lessons learned, and connect with peers working to restore and protect aquatic systems.
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STREAM RESTORATION CONFERENCE
The Stream Restoration Conference brings together practitioners, scientists, engineers, agency leaders, and restoration professionals from across the country.
This multi-day event features technical presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and field tours that highlight emerging research and real-world applications. It offers opportunities to learn from expert speakers, connect with peers, and explore tools and methods that support effective, science-based restoration.
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