Upcoming Short Courses and Workshops
Fall 2025
Advanced Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration Series
Instructor: Dr. Joe Wheaton
Course descriptions: CEWA 6626, CEWA 6627, CEWA 6628, CEWA 6629
Registration
| Dates | Course Title | Time | Credits | Cost for Professionals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29-Oct 2 | Advanced Project Planning of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Mon 9am-12pm, 2-4pm Tue 9am-12pm, 2-4pm Wed 9am-12pm Thu 10am-12pm |
1.5 CEU | $315 |
| Oct 6-9 | Advanced Project Design of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | |||
| Oct 27-30 | Intro to Action-Effectiveness Monitoring of Riverscape Restoration Projects | |||
| Nov 10-13 | Screening & Prioritization of Riverscape Restoration |
Spring 2026
Fluvial Geomorphology: Reading Riverscapes
Instructors: Drs. Joe Wheaton and Jordan Gilbert
Course website.
Registration
| Dates | Course Title | Time | Credits | Cost for Professionals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5-Apr 28 | Fluvial Geomorphology: Reading Riverscapes | Online | 1.5 CEU | $975 |
Intro to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration Series
Instructors: Drs. Joe Wheaton and Nicolaas Bouwes
Course descriptions: CEWA 5620, 5622, 5621, 5623, 5624, 5625
Registration
| Dates | Course Title | Time | Credits | Cost for Professionals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5-20 | CEWA 5620 - Intro to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | Lectures Tuesdays, 1:30-4:15pm via Zoom. All-day field trip April 18 for CEWA 5624. |
1.5 CEU | $320/course |
| Jan 27-Feb 10 | CEWA 5622 - Planning Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | |||
| Feb 17-Mar 3 | CEWA 5621 - Science and Case Studies of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | |||
| Mar 17-31 | CEWA 5623 - Designing Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | |||
| Apr 7 & 18 | CEWA 5624 - Implementation of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes | |||
| Apr 14-21 | CEWA 5625 - Adaptive Management and Monitoring of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes |
Summer 2026
Drone Data Analysis for Environmental Restoration
Instructors: Drs. Sarah Null and Curtis Gray
Drones (UAV / UAS) have revolutionized data collection for natural resources (rivers, forestry, wildlife, wetlands, agriculture, etc.) and are used to evaluate restoration success. Students learn mission planning and drone-based data collection, processing, and analysis for natural resources applications.
Course website.
Registration opens February 18, 2026.
| Dates | Course Title | Time | Credits | Cost for Professionals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18-21 | Drone Data Analysis for Environmental Restoration | 8am-5pm MST | 3 CEU | TBA |
Sediment Transport in Stream Assessment and Design
Instructors: Dr. Peter Wilcock, Tyler Allred, Dr. Patrick Belmont
This course is intended for those who wish to understand and apply the principles of sediment transport to alluvial channel assessment and design.
Course website.
Registration opens February 18, 2026.
| Dates | Course Title | Time | Credits | Cost for Professionals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3-7 | Sediment Transport in Stream Assessment and Design | 8am-5pm MST | 4.5 CEU | TBA |
Contact:
Staff Assistant
Office Location: NR 210
Email: daniel.carolan@usu.edu

