Level I Rosgen training

General Description: This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of river behavior and the general principles of: fluvial geomorphology, sedimentation, hydraulics, restoration, fish habitat improvement, riparian grazing management, and streambank erosion. Applications of these principles are presented utilizing a stream classification system. Problem solving techniques for watershed management, riparian assessment, fish habitat structure evaluation, stream restoration, non-point source pollution and the integration of ecosystem concepts into watershed management are taught. A combination of both lecture and field application are provided.  This course is a prerequisite for River Morphology, River Assessment and Monitoring and River Restoration and Natural Channel Design.  This basic river morphology course has been offered throughout North America since 1986.