Bankfull is the width of the stream that corresponds to the depth where water fills a main channel to the point of overflowing. Determining bankfull is an important part of designing and implementing stream projects, but identifying indicators in the field can be difficult. Come learn from EGLE’s stream specialists about what to look for in the field and what to do when the indicators are not always obvious. Attendees will also learn how to properly document these for EGLE permitting.
Bankfull Identification (#1) 2025
$125.00
11 in stock
Description
Name of Class: Bankfull Identification (#1)
Dates:
September 23, 2025 (Webinar)
September 24, 2025 (Field)
Webinar:
Zoom
Field Portion:
Various areas around Ann Arbor. Meeting location TBD.
Time(s): 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Webinar)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Field)
Instructors: Bethany Matousek and John Saltanovitz
Cost: $125
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Class Description: Bankfull is the width of the stream that corresponds to the depth where water fills a main channel to the point of overflowing. Determining bankfull is an important part of designing and implementing stream projects, but identifying indicators in the field can be difficult. Come learn from EGLE’s stream specialists about what to look for in the field and what to do when the indicators are not always obvious. Attendees will also learn how to properly document these for EGLE permitting.
This workshop contains two parts: 1) required webinar, and 2) field day. The webinar will take place from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm the day before field work and will provide more details on the field activities. Details on the webinar will be provided following registration.
For the field, participants will be responsible for meals and lodging. Several lodging options are available in the Ann Arbor area. As this is a field course, participants should be prepared for varying field and weather conditions (rain gear, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.).
This workshop is sponsored by EGLE.
Instructor Bios:
Bethany Matousek – Bethany Matousek is the Inland Lakes and Streams Program Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. In this role since 2011, she is the lead for stream program development and provides technical and policy support and training to district permitting staff across the state. Specifically, she assists staff with stream identification, bankfull determinations, reviews of permit applications that include stream channel alterations and stream mitigation and provides staff training on a variety of stream related topics. Working with streams for the past 28 years, she has put this experience to use developing Michigan’s stream mitigation program, including regionalization and implementation of Michigan’s SQT in 2020.
John Saltanovitz – John Saltanovitz is a licensed professional engineer working as the Stream Restoration Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. In his role since 2023, John provides technical support relating to stream design, culvert, bank stabilization, and dam removal projects. John also works statewide to aid on bankfull determination and stream identification field calls. In addition to technical and policy support, John works to improve stream restoration knowledge throughout the state through webinars, trainings, and ongoing research studies.
Class Cancellation Notification
Five (5) days prior to the start of class, participants will be notified of a cancellation. The MWA Treasurer will refund 100% of the fee received to participants.
Cancellation Policy for Attendees
- Any attendee can transfer, at any time, their spot in the class to another person with no financial penalty.
- Cancellation prior to 14 days of the class is eligible for 100% refund of class fees.
- Cancellation from 1-13 days of the class is eligible for 50% refund of class fees.
- Cancellation within less than 1 day of start of the class (including during the class) is not eligible for any refund (0%), however the spot can be transferred to any other person.
