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Advanced Stream Repair Series, PennState Extension
Event Details
When:March 27 and April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026
(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)
Registration deadline:March 27, 2026
11:45 a.m.
About The Live Webinar
Gain a practical, start-to-finish understanding of modern stream restoration in this comprehensive webinar series. Participants will explore the causes of stream degradation, learn how to assess whether a stream is a good candidate for restoration, and examine common challenges and proven solutions. Topics include legacy sediment, dam removal, floodplain reconnection to improve water quality and aquatic habitat, and the role of large woody materials in stream valley ecosystems. The series also addresses planning, permitting, maintenance, and effective streambank stabilization in challenging locations such as road crossings, farm lanes, and pastures. The program concludes with a live panel of restoration professionals from state agencies and conservation organizations who will share field-based insights and answer audience questions.
Earn Credits
Participants attending the live sessions will be eligible for the following types of credits (pending approval 5 credits total):
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)
- Society for Ecological Restoration’s Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP)
- Landscape Architecture (LA-CES)
- Professional Engineer (PDH)
- Certificates of attendance are available upon request
Space is limited .
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Streamside property owners seeking help restoring degraded stream sections
- Conservation professionals expanding their stream restoration knowledge
- Concerned citizens interested in improving local stream health
- Conservation volunteers involved in or exploring restoration projects
- Why streams degrade and how historical land use affects current conditions
- Modern restoration techniques, site selection, and required baseline data
- Legacy sediment basics, benefits of removal, and dam removal impacts
- How floodplain and wetland reconnection improves water quality and habitat
- The ecological role, design, and permitting considerations for strategic wood placement
- Streambank stabilization methods for confined or challenging sites
- How restoration affects flooding and how development influences stream systems
- Ecological, water quality, and recreational benefits, plus long-term maintenance and assistance options
