Getting it Done: Developing a Fundable Restoration Plan 

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Dates:               September 15 – 17, 2009
Location:          Canaan Valley Resort, Davis, WV
Length:             3 days
CEUs:                23 PHDs or 2.3 CEUs
Instructors:      CVI and guest lecturers
Cost:                 $950; includes instruction, CEUs, materials, books, field transportation, lunches, and snacks

Prerequisite:    None

Who should attend:    Anyone working in the management, monitoring, assessment, or design of stream restoration or enhancement projects; officials; planners; and construction supervisors.

Class size:          20 – 30 students

Course description:The focus of the course will be the process of performing watershed and stream corridor assessment, analyzing the information, developing a restoration plan, and implementing the plan via a case study.   To demonstrate the process, a comprehensive case study will be explored. The importance of successful collaboration and cooperation of stakeholders and agencies will be emphasized. Several private, state, and federal funding mechanisms for restoration projects, including mitigation and mitigation banking, will be highlighted. The administrative components of a successful watershed management plan will be discussed, as will project management details such as scheduling and managing design work, coordination of construction crews and contractors, and recruitment and retention of volunteers. 

Participants will:

• Learn how to assess small and large scale restoration projects
• Understand how to move the projects towards funding
• Explore several different funding mechanisms for restoration projects
• Analyze the components of a successful restoration project
• Understand project timelines

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