RRC Training Course: River Erosion Management

Erosion is a natural process in all river systems. This one-day course will provide an introduction into: the types and drivers of river bed and bank erosion; the techniques for monitoring erosion, and approaches to manage and control erosion in different settings.

The course is in-person (but an online version is also available), and is open to all with an interest in rivers and river restoration, and will not require significant prior knowledge of these topics. It will incorporate a fieldwork component to visit river erosion occurring on site. The course will start on 21st September 2022. 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to 

• Recognise the types and drivers of river bed and bank erosion;
• Understand the techniques for monitoring erosion;
• Identify the different types of erosion management and how these can be used for different river systems.

Find out more about the course and register here: https://www.therrc.co.uk/river-erosion-management