Stream Bank Repair Workshops

½ day workshops will typically run from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and include hands-on repair of a streambank led by NCSU experts. 

*Not eligible for the certification option.  No lunch provided. No PDHs offered.

• Full-day workshops will typically run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and include a classroom training session, lunch, and a hands-on repair of a streambank led by NCSU experts. Lunch is included for all registered for a full-day session, regardless of fee level paid.
• Fees for the full day workshops will be either:  $25 / person for the non-certification option, or $250 / person for the certification option.
• Those paying for the $250 certification option will receive a link for an on-line, 25 question multiple choice test at the email address that they used to register for the workshop. The link will open at 5:00 pm on the day of the workshop attended and will remain open for 5 days. It is an open book test and you are welcome to use any notes you take during the workshop or any of the on-line references listed in the ‘Resources’ section of the workshop website.  A passing score will be 80%. Those passing will receive a certificate from NCSU and will be listed as a ‘Streambank Repair Professional’ on NCSU-BAE’s Streambank Repair Workshop website.
• Note that the resources section of the workshop website is available to those all registered, regardless of fee level, or attending ½ day free or full-day fee-based workshops.
• NOTE: Full-day workshops are approved for 4.5 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors.
• *Additional fee applies. Lunch is provided to all attendees regardless of fee level.

• HOA Officers
• Homeowners/Landowners
• Local Government Personnel
• Landscapers
• Landscape Contractors
• Registered Landscape Architects
• Engineers
• Utility Workers
• Park Managers
• Students and Environmental Educators

Certification Registration Fee – $250
Non-Certification Registration Fee – $25

Payment Instructions

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express for payment of your registration fee. Or you may send us a check made payable to NCSU – BAE. Mail to:

NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Workshop Coordinators

Please visit the registration website for current cancellation and refund policies.

Each workshop schedule is unique. Please click on the individual workshop for specifics

Participants will be outside working on stream banks. Proper attire is strongly recommended:

• Waders
• Boots
• Jeans/Long Pants
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Gloves
• Hats
• Optional materials to bring include:
  • Rain gear
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray

Upon completion of the workshop, a Stream Bank Repair certification exam will be administered. Those who receive a passing grade of at least 80% will receive a certificate and recognition as Certified in Stream Bank Repair by NC State University Extension.

4.5 PDHs are estimated for professional engineers and land surveyors (approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)