Join PSCW for this special workshop on backyard streambank restoration! Dr. Chris Haring will present the common types of streambank erosion and fundamentals of geomorphology, and provide solutions for stabilization.

Thursday, February 20 from 9:00am-1:30pm at the Davenport Public Library-Eastern Ave. branch (6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA)

Dr. Haring is a professional geologist with over 25 years of experience in hydrology/hydraulics, river engineering and fluvial geomorphology with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and private consulting.  His work experience includes the design, review, and construction of streambank restoration and stabilization measures, including bioengineering, re-directive and bank line protection, streambed-grade control structures, channel and floodplain restoration projects, and watershed assessments.  Dr. Haring also works closely with the ERDC’s Environmental Lab conducting geomorphic and river engineering research on streambank stabilization measures and the development of an urban stream restoration manual. He has completed over 400 stabilization and restoration projects using various practices and reviewed designs for the State of Illinois on another 600 plus projects since 2003.

Registration is $20 per person. Lunch will be provided (please notify PSCW of any food allergies). Click the button below to register. Registration is limited.