POSTER PRESENTER TITLE: Approving channel spanning structures for habitat and hydrologic restoration projects ABSTRACT: Channel spanning structures are commonly used to improve habitat conditions in streams and to restore hydrologic connections and processes between streams, floodplains, and adjacent wetlands. The Wisconsin DNR recently developed a document that builds upon and clarifies existing policies related to channel spanning structures. The document will be used to promote a consistent review process for projects that propose these structures. In this poster presentation, I will share information on the considerations that Wisconsin DNR will use when determining how channel spanning structures will be regulated. The poster will highlight examples of channel spanning grade control or channel aggradation practices (i.e., log vanes, rock vanes, engineered log jams, vortex or rock weirs, pool-riffle system, etc.) that are commonly and effectively used in stream habitat and hydrologic restoration projects. BIO: Tom has more than 20 years of experience in the wetland science and regulatory realm. During his time with the Wisconsin DNR, Tom has held positions conducting wetland and waterway permitting and serving as Wisconsin DNR’s wetland delineation and wetland mitigation expert. Tom is currently the section manager for the Waterways Program’s Policy and Professional Services Section.