The Okanagan Nation Alliance in collaboration with many project partners have been successfully restoring spawning and rearing habitat for salmon in the Okanagan Basin for over 20 years. Traditional Ecological Knowledge, best management practices, measured stream geometry and natural habitat features have guided these restoration works. This workshop will teach the math behind the stream analysis and hydraulics that directed the restoration designs and describe the planning, construction, monitoring methods and results.

REGISTRATION OPENS: July 15, 2025

Workshop outline:

• Teach the calculations behind the stream analysis, river hydraulics and pool-riffle design
• Field visits to several habitat restoration projects
• Show the process of implementing a river restoration project from beginning-to-end (planning, designs, construction, and adaptive management)
• Explain the projects monitoring methods and results
• Discussion and poster sessions: hydraulic modelling, fish habitat diversity, spawning beds, riffles, fish passage at barriers, floodplain reconnection, wetland restoration

Course targeted to but not limited to:

• Those designing or reviewing river instream works, particularly for salmon habitat
• Environmental scientists and project managers (Biologists, Engineers, Geomorphologists, Hydrologists and Fisheries Technicians)
• Community members and general public

Course details:

IMPORTANT: Fee must be paid by September 15, 2025* Please note that any cancellation done less than 60 days before event will result in only 50% refunds returned

Date: October 7-9, 2025

Location: Penticton BC

Registration and fees: $1000

Payment: Email transfers (EMT), Cheque, or Invoice for larger groups. Seats will be reserved once payment is received.