Bio-engineering and Bio-technical Techniques in Streambank Stabilization TAC, Education Achievement Award Nomination Submission

摘要

The interest and enthusiasm of participants confirmed the department's commitment to encourage and accept the use these innovative environmentally friendly ESC methods. Course feedback was very favorable and a follow-up course is being considered. Interaction between AT/consultants/DFO was encouraging and the casual course setting offered ample opportunity to gain perspectives into each stakeholder's point-of-view. The project demonstrated that it is possible to construct along a river bank without the use of costly isolation techniques. Several consultants indicated that they would try to incorporate some bio-designs into future projects. Training videosfunded through the workshop proceeds are now available for anyone to purchase, widening the scope of influence and spreading the benefits of bio-engineering methods beyond Alberta's borders.