Speaker Series: Stream & Floodplain Restoration

What does it really mean to restore a stream? The term restoration carries different meanings depending on who you ask. This presentation takes a broader, long-term perspective on stream restoration, exploring how human activity has shaped and modified streams over time—and what we are learning as we work to holistically restore streams and their floodplains in Pennsylvania.

Brian Auman will share insights from his decades of experience in community and watershed planning, presenting real-world projects that highlight innovative restoration approaches. He’ll also discuss current opportunities and challenges facing the Penns Creek watershed community, offering a fresh perspective on how watershed planning can create lasting ecological and community benefits.

Mr. Auman is a registered landscape architect with over 25 years of experience working on community-based neighborhood revitalization, watershed planning, environmental restoration, greenway and green infrastructure projects. https://www.bsalandplan.com/