When
Join us for our 20th Anniversary Riparian Restoration Conference and help us celebrate 20 years of innovation, collaboration, and restoration!
Located at the Grand Junction Convention Center in Downtown Grand Junction, CO - February 23-25, 2022.
Connect with others in your field who are managing or studying riparian lands and stream environments and discover novel techniques, scientific findings, and lessons learned that make restoration successful.
Who attends the Riparian Restoration Conference?
Over 200 river restoration professionals, including but not limited to:
land managers
scientists
non-profit organizations,
watershed groups,
private landowners,
consultants,
students,
river enthusiasts,
biologists,
you!
A Hybrid Conference:
This year's conference will take place in a hybrid format, with the option to attend in person or virtually. Whether you’ll join us in person or on-screen, we're excited to welcome you as we "Learn from the last 20 years and plan for the next".
COVID-19 Update:
Due to COVID-19, we are implementing changes to the in-person conference to provide for the safety of our participants, such as:
Masks will be required while indoors unless actively eating or drinking.
Spacing and location of seating, posters, sponsor tables, and evening events will accommodate current CDC, state, and local recommendations.
For those who are unable to travel, our conference will also be offered virtually.
Considering the occasion, we have worked hard to bring you an incredible lineup and a refreshed conference experience: https://riversedgewest.org/events/2022-conference
Get the early bird discount and register today: https://riversedgewest.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/riversedgewest/eventR…;
Agenda at a glance
February 23rd
- Climate Change From 4,583 Feet
- Adapting Your Goals & Tactics to Climate Change
- Plant Materials
- Poster Session & Happy Hour - 1st drink on us!
February 24th
- Diverse Stakeholder Engagement & Stewardship
- Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems
- Meeting Social, Economic, & Ecological Goals Through Partnering with Conservation Corps
- Hydrology & Plant Response
- Workshops and Field Trips (see below for more info)
- Happy Hour & River Trivia
Workshops and Field Trips - February 24th
Workshops and field trips on the second day of our three-day conference include:
- Riparian Restoration Best Practices Training
- Navigating the Infrastructure Bill for Riparian Restoration Projects
- Southwest Willow Flycatcher, Tamarisk Leaf Beetle & Tamarisk Habitat
- The Evolution of a River Corridor
- Palisade Insectary Tour
February 25th
- Connecting The Upper & Lower Watershed
- On-The-Ground Lessons Learned & Techniques
- Riparian Restoration in a Warming World
- Focusing on Fish: Connecting Riparian Zones, Flows, and Instream Habitat
- Science, Technology, & Monitoring
- 20/20 Perspective
- Happy Hour