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October 15 · 11:00 AM

Restoring Headwater Streams

Field Science

Restoration strategies for small headwater stream systems.

Willamette BIntermediate

Headwater streams play an outsized role in watershed health, yet they are frequently overlooked in restoration planning. This session explores design approaches for reconnecting floodplains, restoring channel complexity, and reestablishing riparian function in small streams. Attendees will gain practical guidance grounded in regional project experience.