NC State University Stream Restoration Program
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: 919-515-6780
www.ncsu.edu/srp/
Conference Activities
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 - Optional pre-conference fly-fishing expedition
Western North Carolina is home to some classic fly-fishing streams. Join us for a day of fly-fishing for trout on the Little River. The registration fee of $75 includes boxed lunch, transportation, and a complimentary selection of local fly patterns. Participants are expected to supply their own waders, rain gear and tackle (4 weight or lighter rods are appropriate for these streams.) Please obtain a license in advance by going to: http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_Purchase_License.htm or stop by a local Wal-Mart and pick one up. If you have questions please feel free to contact Dave Penrose at dave_penrose@ncsu.edu. The tour departs from the hotel lobby at 9:00am.
Tour the Biltmore Estate
Discover America's largest private home, Biltmore House, a French Renaissance chateau surrounded by inspiring gardens, America's most-visited winery, and the interpretive River Bend Farm. Please arrange for tickets directly with the hotel concierge or by going to http://www.biltmore.com/. Tickets are $39 per person for a one-day tour.
Monday, Nov. 3 - 5:30 - 7pm - Sponsored Welcome Reception
Finish the first day of the conference at a welcome reception. Mingle with other attendees and staff and take time to explore the Exhibitor booths.
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - 5:30 - 7pm - Sponsored Reception
Enjoy an evening of socializing and networking.
Thursday, Nov. 6 - 8:00am - 3:00pm - Optional Fieldtrips
Choose from two field trips:
Fieldtrip #1: Urban Watershed Restoration and Low Impact Development (LID)
Tour description coming shortly....
Fieldtrip #2: Rural Stream Restoration and Enhancement
The stream restoration project tour will introduce you to five restoration or enhancement sites in the Asheville area. Each project varies in scope and magnitude depending on site conditions. A variety of funding sources came together to make each of these projects possible. Time permitting, the sites will include:
Swannanoa River at Azalea Park, Asheville, NC (completed 2006)
Davidson River, Sycamore Flats Picnic Area, Brevard, NC (completed 2006)
Kings Creek, Brevard College, Brevard, NC (completed 2005)
Hooker Falls, Dupont State Forest, Transylvania Co., NC (completed 2007)
Cane Creek, Fletcher, NC (completed 2004)
Issues including flood damage, heavy use conditions, no rise restrictions, public access, floodplain connections, in-stream structures, and streambank stabilization will be discussed. Representatives from the US Forest Service, NC Division of Forest Resources, and the stream restoration designers will be on-site to discuss design parameters, landowner concerns and lessons learned. Participants will be able to ask planning, design and construction questions.