Lower Colorado River Basin Riparian Revegetation Workshop

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When:
May 7-9, 2008
See attached Agenda for times;

Location:
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107

Agenda:
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Who Should Attend?

• Ecologists and Scientists
• Restoration Practitioners
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Nursery employees
• Students

Why Should You Attend?

• The riparian ecosystems along the Lower Colorado River Basin are unique and require unique methods when planning,
  carrying out, maintaining and monitoring revegetation projects
  
  
• Collaboration and communication with colleagues prevents repeats of mistakes and increases the chance of success
  
  
• Many of the wildlife species that revegetation projects in the region are trying to get re-established require specific plant species and plant structures, this workshop will discuss research in this area

What will this Workshop discuss?

This workshop will include plenary sessions on the science and methods of Revegetation, hands-on exercises and tours of Southern Nevada riparian revegetation projects.

Question to be answered by attending the workshop:

• Why do revegation?
• What species benefit by revegation projects
• What field conditions are important to know
• What plants are best to use and where to get them
• How do you design a revegation project
• How do you succeed on a limited budget

What is the cost of the workshop?

$75 - this includes two days of presentations from some of the most respected individuals in the field, a tour of the Las Vegas Springs Preserve restoration activities, a tour of the Las Vegas Wash revegetation activities, breakfast and lunch all three days provided by the Springs Preserve Cafe by Wolfgang Puck (only in Las Vegas).

People wishing to attend this workshop must pre-register.
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