In our modern suburban landscape, streamside property ownership can present unique maintenance challenges. Suburban streams often experience streambank erosion, flooding, and habitat degradation due to increased impervious surfaces and higher volumes of stormwater runoff. Developing and implementing potential solutions to these problems can be complicated by local, state, or federal policies that are designed to protect our water resources. This presentation will review how to select effective restoration practices, the permitting requirements for common restoration approaches, and resources for project planning and implementation. 

This program is supported by a grant from the Essential Foundation.

Registration is required.

If you require an accommodation that will facilitate your participation, please fill out the library's request form at least three weeks prior to the program. If you have any questions, please contact Sam at ssorensen@tredyffrinlibraries.org.

Cory Trego is an environmental scientist who has devoted his career to seeking solutions to environmental and water resources challenges. He currently works as a Project Environmental Scientist at Gannett Fleming based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania where his focus is on restoring streams and floodplain areas. He previously worked as a Water Resources Planner for the Chester County Water Resources Authority and as the Project Leader for Trout Unlimited’s Potomac Headwaters Home River Initiative. He serves on the Board of Valley Forge Trout Unlimited and is the Vice Chair of the North Coventry Township Planning Commission. He holds a Masters of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources from West Virginia University and Bachelors of Science in Biology from Lycoming College. While not working to protect and improve the waters of southeastern Pennsylvania, he enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with his wife and children.

This program fulfills PA Forward's Civic and Social Literacy: "The ability to positively impact the community, engage in respectful discussions, understand civic roles and responsibilities, participate in community activities, and drive positive change."