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Riparian Restoration Workshop
April 13, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
Do you or someone you know have a stream in the backyard?
This workshop will provide background information on the importance of riparian areas alongside streams and how native plants can be used to improve the overall health of the stream ecosystem.
Local experts will provide information on the following topics:
– The importance of riparian areas on water quality
– Why native plants are more beneficial than non-native plants
– The positive effects of woody debris in streams
– The importance of riparian restoration in CTUIR’s Department of Natural Resource’s First Foods Management Approach
– How Water Rights impact riparian restoration projects
– How to start your own restoration project
When: Thursday, April 13th from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: Water & Environmental Center at WWCC
Organizations presenting information include:
– Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
– Kooskooskie Commons
– Walla Walla County Conservation District
– Washington Department of Ecology
– Washington Water Trust
