The River Styles® framework provides a catchment-framed geomorphic summary of river character and behaviour, condition and recovery potential. The explanatory and predictive bases of this procedure provide a rigorous physical basis for river management decision making.
This five day Short Course was specifically developed as a training course for postgraduates and river professionals. It has been run successfully on the North Coast of NSW and Goulburn, NSW. Over 200 individuals have participated in the courses to date. Participants in previous courses have included Scientific, Policy and Planning staff from National, State and Local Governments, river consultants, Landcare/Rivercare officers, ecologists, postgraduate students, etc.
The course provides detailed analysis of Stage 1 of the River Styles framework (Baseline Survey of River Character and Behaviour), with insights into Stages 2-4 (Assessment of River Condition, Assessment of Recovery Potential and the Biophysical Basis for Prioritisation of Management Programs).
Through lecture presentations, look-see field visits to a range of different River Styles®, and practical air photograph interpretation and field analyses, linkages between river forms and processes are explained for various geomorphic units. Procedures used to amalgamate these geomorphic units into River Styles® are demonstrated.
The intent of the River Styles® short course is NOT to provide fundamental training in fluvial geomorphology. Rather, through demonstration and practical application of the River Styles® framework, participants will develop an understanding of the underpinnings of this approach to river characterisation within a catchment. From this, participants will be able to interpret and use the results from the River Styles® framework as a physical template for better-informed decision-making about river rehabilitation and various other aspect of water resources (and aquatic ecosystem) management (e.g. environmental flow allocation, aquatic habitat assessment, prioritization etc.). The key aims of the course are:
- To outline background principles of river character and behaviour
- To demonstrate the use of geomorphology as a biophysical template for river management
- To develop a working knowledge of the River Styles® framework
- To demonstrate how to identify and interpret the character and behaviour of River Styles®
- To identify River Styles® and undertake practical exercises in a local catchment
- To discuss controls on downstream patterns of River Styles®
- To provide insight into the geomorphic condition and recovery potential of River Styles®
- To demonstrate linkages between River Styles® and habitat associations along river courses
- To discuss the implications of the procedure to river rehabilitation and waterways management
Quality control is a significant issue, and an accreditation procedure has been set up through Access Macquarie.
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Duration/date: 5 days, generally Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Presented by: Prof. Gary Brierley, Dr Kirstie Fryirs
Venue: Goulburn, NSW
Cost in previous years: $1,550 (inclusive of GST). + textbook "Geomorphology and River Management" (~$100)
- A maximum of 20 participants will be accepted. Positions will be filled on a first come first served basis. Those on the waiting list will receive first preference.
- Please note conditions of cancellation and refund on the attached 'Payment form'.
Price includes:
- Tuition, field booklet, site visits and bus hire, field costs and materials, venue, morning and afternoon teas
Price excludes:
- Travel to and from Goulburn
- Accommodation in Goulburn
- Main meals
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Short introduction to the River Styles® framework presented by Professor Gary Brierley and Dr Kirstie Fryirs
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