Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing land every time it rains? If your stream banks are changing rapidly, you are not alone—and there is something you can do about it. Join Penn State Extension's Backyard Stream Repair Series to learn simple, affordable techniques to stabilize your stream banks and help protect your property. This step-by-step, do-it-yourself approach is designed for homeowners and landowners, providing hands-on guidance, expert instruction, and practical solutions that can make a lasting difference.

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the full-color manual, Simple Solutions for Your Eroding Backyard Stream (available for U.S. addresses only).

Earn Credits

Participants attending the live sessions will be eligible for the following types of credits (pending approval):

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Landscape Architecture (LA-CES)
Professional Engineer (PDH)
Certificates of attendance are available upon request

Complimentary Publication: Simple Solutions for Backyard Stream Repair

How to Receive Your Publication

Once you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a unique code for registrants. This email will include instructions on how to obtain your free copy of Simple Solutions for Your Eroding Backyard Stream, including complimentary shipping. Simply follow the instructions to order your publication. If you need any assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-877-345-0691.

Space is limited - preregistration is required.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Who is this for?

Landowners with a stream on their property
Individuals interested in streambank repair

What will you learn?

Techniques for improving stream bank stability and reducing erosion
Simple, do-it-yourself methods for protecting stream banks and reducing erosion
Factors to consider when stream bank repair may improve property value
Ways streambank restoration can enhance the appearance and function of your property
Methods for reducing landscape maintenance, such as mowing, watering, and fertilizing
Practices for reducing water pollution through proper stream management
Ways to create and improve habitat for wildlife, including butterflies, hummingbirds, frogs, and dragonflies

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