Reality Check: Opportunities and Challenges in the World of Wetland and Stream Restoration

Abstract

The speakers will present a guide to implementing watershed approaches: 1. Do you have clear goals and can you stick to them? 2. Go get data on basin hydrology, hydraulics, geomorph and biology.3. Put the basin first, then temper ideas with "reality." 4. Collaborate, but make decisions. A "prioritization matrix" example will be described, with projects/actions ranked by reach. Some case study projects will be reviewed to illustrate the theme, including: "Puget Sound Characterization and Assessment Project."