Stream Function Assessment Method 2.0 (SFAM 2.0)

When:

Sept. 9, 2025 (Tues.): 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual Classroom

• Note: Attendees will be expected to watch 90 minutes of SFAM Training Videos prior to class on Tuesday, ­­­Sept. 9

Sept. 10*, 2025 (Weds.): 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Field Day at Bush's Pasture in Salem

Sept. 11*, 2024 (Thurs.) 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Virtual Classroom

• *Rain Dates: Sept. 16 & 17 . The Field Day class will meet in light rain. If the weather forecast three days prior to field date is determined to hinder instruction, class will be rescheduled to Sept 16 and the Q&A for Sept 11 will be rescheduled to Sept 17.
• Safety is a priority; there is a small chance that class will be cancelled after the three-day time window if developing weather conditions are deemed in anyway dangerous.

If you would like to attend next year instead, please add your name to our wait list. Wait List Form

Professional Credit:

Clackamas Community College, 1.4 CEU (14 PDH), Award of Completion will be provided.

Workshop Description:

The September training will give you opportunity to use a new version of SFAM! SFAM 2.0 was released in Fall 2024. Recently available data and research have been incorporated to improve standard performance indices for several measures of function. New and updated data layers were added to the ORWAP and SFAM Map Viewer to improve some measures of value. Additionally, Version 2.0 reflects edits and corrections stemming from user input received since SFAM Version 1.1 was released in April 2020. All SFAM components have been updated to reflect these edits as well as to provide current data and information.

SFAM 2.0 provides a standardized, rapid, function-based method for assessing stream functions statewide. This method is intended to further federal and state regulatory objectives by informing compensatory mitigation planning. SFAM is required for removal-fill Individual Permits as of July 1, 2019.

Designed and led by Oregon Department of State Lands staff, this training will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of how SFAM was developed and how to apply the method. The training includes two virtual classroom sessions and one field day in Salem.

Instructors:

The training team is comprised of DSL staff members who participated in the development of the SFAM assessment methods, and/or review SFAM assessments submitted to DSL. All are involved with providing expertise, input, and comments used to continually improve SFAM. USACE Staff will participate as trainers as their schedules permit.

Training Schedule:

Pre-Class:

Attendees will be expected to watch 90 minutes of SFAM Training Videos prior to class on Tuesday, ­­­Sept. 9.

Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Classroom

The virtual session will cover a brief overview of the background and principles used to develop SFAM, context for understanding SFAM value and function scores, guidance on filling out the office form, a tour of information available on Oregon Explorer including how to create and use an SFAM report, and an overview of answering field component questions.

Please Note: Class on ­­­Sept 9 will not review the topics covered in the video. However, we will have time to answer questions about information in the video. Please make a note of any questions you may have while watching.

Wednesday, Sept. 10| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Field Day at Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem

You will spend most of the day in the field, getting hands-on experience answering SFAM field questions. Field groups will be made up of 8-9 participants, with each group led by 2 trainers.

• *Rain Date: Sept 16: Class will meet in light rain. If weather forecast three days prior to field date is determined to hinder instruction, class will be rescheduled. Please block off Monday, Sept 16 and 17. in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.
• Safety is a priority; there is a small chance that class will be cancelled after the three-day time window if developing weather conditions are deemed in anyway dangerous.
  
  

Thursday, Sept. 11* | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Classroom follow up with Q&A

We find a short gap between the field day component and the follow up Q&A is useful. This provides time for attendees to synthesize the material and formulate questions. *Rain Date: Sept 17

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this workshop students should be able to:

• Explain the guiding principles and processes used to develop SFAM.
• Understand the various aspects of an SFAM assessment:
  - Background information and equipment needed.
  - General idea of time required to complete an assessment.
  - Materials and documents needed for field.
• Describe how the method works.
• Determine office related SFAM measurements and complete the SFAM Calculator’s Office Form using the online SFAM Map Viewer.
• Complete the SFAM Calculator’s Office Form and office related SFAM measures using the online SFAM Map Viewer tool.
• Accurately answer questions on the SFAM Field Form.
• Confidently complete an SFAM in the field.

Major Topics:

• SFAM and Compensatory Wetland Mitigation
• SFAM Oregon Explorer ‘ORWAP and SFAM Viewer’
• SFAM Office Forms
• SFAM Field Forms
• Field Practicum

Tickets:

Cost: $850 Standard, $425 student

Registration closes Friday August 22nd

Refund Policy:

Due to complexities with scheduling instructors for this training, cancellations are allowed up until registration closes August 22nd. However, refund amounts vary based on when you notify us of your cancellation.

• >30 days prior to event: Full refund, excluding Eventbrite fees
• Before registration closes (12 working-days before event): 50% refund
• After registration closes: No refund

Please contact bethany.wray@clackamas.edu if the cancellation is due to illness or family emergency. We will work with you on a case by case basis, and may be able to apply your registration fee toward a future workshop.

This program is provided through a partnership between Clackamas Community College's Environmental Learning Center and Oregon's Department of State Lands.

Thank you to Clackamas Water Environment Services for sponsoring this program.