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Regional riparian restoration: The why’s and how’s of riparian stewardship

August 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CDT)

Description

Aug. 27, 2025
11 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
Merriam Community Center

Please join us for a workshop designed for local government decision-makers (including parks, public works, planning and city management) and environmental nonprofits.

Participants will hear from national and regional experts on the practical benefits of riparian restoration, best practice implementation, and the opportunities presented by an exciting new regional restoration project!

The luncheon will feature:

  • Tom Jacobs, MARC’s environment director, will provide an overview of the workshop series.
  • Steve Apfelbaum, founder of Applied Ecological Services, Inc. and the Applied Ecological Institute, will provide a detailed review of the scientific and policy basis for expansive riparian restoration and management.
  • Logan Heley, executive director of Heartland Conservation Alliance and city councilmember in Overland Park, Kansas, will provide an overview of the Renewing the Blue restoration project.

Learn more about our featured speaker

Steve Apfelbaum is a prominent ecologist who has been instrumental in ecological research and design for over 9,000 projects across North America and beyond. He has co-authored multiple books, and received numerous awards and accolades, reflecting his impact on ecological restoration and conservation efforts.

Schedule

11 a.m. — Networking and lunch

11:30 a.m. — Welcome and intro with Tom Jacobs & Logan Heley

11:45 a.m. — Presentation by Steve Apfelbaum followed by Q&A

12:45 p.m. — Panel discussion with Steve Apfelbaum, Tom Jacobs and Logan Heley

1:30 p.m. — Event close

Contact Information

Name: Natalie Unruh
Phone: 816-701-8225
Email: nunruh@marc.org

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