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MAY

May is the 18th Anniversary of American Wetlands Month. Please see events below and links where you can find information. 12-15 May 2008. Branching Out from the Mainestream: River Management Symposium will be held in Portland, Maine. The River Management Society (RMS) is exploring new territory—the rivers and streams of New England. This is RMS's first national symposium in the Northeast and their also branching out from the formats and topics of past gatherings. This meeting of river experts will be more intimate and interactive, offering new ideas and ways of learning. However, many favorite elements from the past will remain, including field trips to local rivers and estuaries for onsite examples of management successes and challenges. Abstract proposals are due November 30th, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.river-management.org/symposium.asp EPA’s Watershed Academy Will Hold a Free Webcast Seminar on Wetlands and Climate Change The Watershed Academy Webcast will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Today, the scientific consensus on global climate change is challenging our assumptions about water resources. Wetland habitats in particular are faced with unique challenges due to a number of factors including rising sea levels and variable temperature and precipitation patterns. The importance of wetland functions and ecosystem services will continue to grow as the climate changes. Webcast instructors will discuss the issue from diverse perspectives reflecting the multifaceted approach needed to address the problem. Join us to learn more about the latest research findings, effects on inland and coastal wetlands in Alaska and Maine, and collaborative planning efforts in the Hudson River Valley to build coalitions that support adaptation strategies to protect people and the environment. The Watershed Academy is a focal point in EPA's Office of Water for providing training and information on implementing watershed approaches. The Academy sponsors live classroom training and online distance learning modules through the Watershed Academy Web at www.epa.gov/watertrain. For more information, visit www.epa.gov/watershedacademy You must register in advance to participate in the webcast. To register, go to http://www.clu-in.org/live/ 14 May 2008. Friends of Dyke Marsh Meeting -- Why Should We Restore Dyke Marsh? How Will Global Warming Affect Dyke Marsh? 7:30 p.m., Huntley Meadows Park Visitors' Center, 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22306 (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/directions.htm) Dyke Marsh is a 380-acre freshwater, tidal wetland on the Potomac River in Fairfax County, managed by the U. S. National Park Service. Almost half or 270 acres of Dyke Marsh was destroyed by dredging. The wetland was also a site for the dumping of construction and other debris. It is being invaded by non-native invasive plants, animals and insects. The National Park Service has determined that the restoration of Dyke Marsh is both "feasible and desirable" and they have started the process to prepare options for restoration. Visit www.fodm.org. 18-22 May 2008. The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) is hosting its 6th conference, Monitoring: Key to Understanding Our Waters. Topics include adding to EPA’s water quality and watershed monitoring toolkits, analysis and interpretation of water quality data, beach monitoring data management and exchange, measuring the effects of urbanization, monitoring and assessment of lakes to address management needs, QA/QC considerations, microbial source tracking and much more. To register, go to http://www.wef.org/ConferencesTraining/ConferencesEvents/NatlWaterQualityMonitoringConference/ Questions about the conference should be directed to the 2008 National Monitoring Conference Manager at Monitoring2008@wef.org 18-23 May 2008. ASFPM's 32nd Annual Conference "A Living River Approach to Floodplain Management", will be held at John Ascuaga's Nuggett, Reno-Sparks, Nevada. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS deadline is October 31, 2007 - for deatails see http://www.floods.org/Reno-Sparks This Call for Abstracts seeks a broad range of professionals to address the many issues and problems associated with reducing flood damages, making communities more sustainable, and managing floodplains and fragile natural resources. The floods on the Truckee River have presented problems which could only be addressed through the cooperation of local citizens, interest groups, and professionals at all levels of government. Called the "Living River Plan", it well embodies the belief that resolving flood issues in the nation requires wise approaches, sound planning, and broad perspectives. This comprehensive conference will showcase the state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, resources, materials, equipment, accessories, and services to accomplish flood mitigation and other community goals. Non-profit, government, business, and academic sectors will share how they successfully integrate engineering, planning, open space, and environmental protection all over the nation and world to prepare for a better, sustainable future. 19-20 May 2008. 2nd Annual Conference: Colorado Wetlands: Nuts and Bolts of Clean Water Act Permitting will be held at the Grand Hyatt, Denver, Colorado. This Conference will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how water development projects on the Front Range are affected by wetlands regulation. Learn from water development project professionals how to navigate the process for permitting a large project. Join a panel discussion of the strategies for integrating NEPA, the ESA, and water rights in the 404 permitting process. For more information including schedule and registration, visit http://www.cle.com/product.php?proid=981&page=Colorado_Wetlands 19-21 May 2008. 19th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference: “Progress Through Partnerships: Collaborating to Protect Our Watersheds” will be held at the Mystic Marriot Hotel and Spa, Groton, Connecticut. Registration is now open. Register before May 1 to take advantage of the early-bird discount. To view an updated agenda and to register online, please visit http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference/ Since 1990, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), in partnership with its member states, has been coordinating the Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Conference, the premier forum in our region for sharing information and improving communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. The three-day conference brings together all those in New England and New York State involved in NPS pollution management, including participants from state, federal, and municipal governments, private sector, academia, and watershed organizations. The importance of partnerships among local, regional, state, and federal agencies cannot be understated. At the 2008 NPS conference, we will focus on building partnerships and integrating programs to work towards the common goal of reducing NPS pollution in our watersheds. This year, we are also pleased to offer a one-day Stormwater Funding and Utility Development Workshop, taught by Andrew Reese and Charlene Johnston of AMEC Earth & Environmental, as part of the conference. Opportunities are also available for sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference. For more information, please contact Laura Chan at lchan@neiwpcc.org or 978-323-7929 x253. 19-23 May 2008. International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) 2008 Annual Conference: Our Lakes, Our Community will be held at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Call for Presentations Special Session: Progress with Watershed Planning in the Great Lakes Basin. There are numerous agencies and organizations within the Great Lakes Basin that have undertaken watershed based planning efforts. These include the Great Lakes AOCs and RAPs, Ontario Conservation Authorities, various watershed councils, municipalities, regional governments, and citizen groups. The session will examine the challenges and opportunities encountered by these initiatives and highlight the roles and functions of watershed based planning within the basin. To submit an abstract or for more information contact: Dr Patrick L. Lawrence of Toledo, Department of Geography and Planning, Toledo, OH 43606 USA; Phone: (419) 530-4128; Fax: (419) 530-7919; patrick.lawrence@utoledo.edu Deadline for abstracts is January 11th. More information is available at http://www.iaglr.org/conference/ 19-23 May 2008. Effects of Climate Change on the World's Oceans will be held in Gijon, Spain. Information is available at http://www.pices.int/meetings/international_symposia/2008_ symposia/Climate_change/climate_background_3.aspx May 19 - 23, 2008. Wetlands Delineation and Jurisdictional Determination: Post Rapanos-Carabell will be held in Raleigh and New Bern, NC – NC State University - The 10th anniversary edition of the NC State University wetland delineation course has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the tremendous changes in methods of wetland delineation and jurisdictional determination that have been introduced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) since the course was last offered in May, 2007. For more information, go to: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/feop/wetlands/index.html 21-22 May 2008. 2008 NE Ohio Stormwater Conference will be held at the Cuyahoga Community College – Eastern Campus Highland Hills, Ohio. Abstract Submittal Deadline November 5, 2007. The Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners and the Chagrin River Watershed Partners are hosting the NE Ohio Stormwater Conference. Along with a number of collaborating partners including: Ohio EPA, ODNR, Ohio Stormwater Task Force, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, NOACA, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, Geauga County Soil and Water Conservation District, Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chagrin Valley Engineering, and the C.W. Courtney Company, this conference is focusing on stormwater management. This includes:       w   Construction Site BMPs w   Stormwater Management w   Water Resource Management (wetlands, streams, etc) w   Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination w   Low Impact Development, Smart Growth and Green Infrastructure w   Public Education and Public Involvement w   Innovative and New Technologies for Stormwater Management w   Funding Options for Stormwater Programs w   Best Management Practices w   Research and Testing of BMPs w   Comprehensive Water Quality Management w   Phase II Storm Water The Planning Committee is seeking abstracts for oral presentations that are directly relevant to stormwater management. Abstract guidelines are included on the attached form and can be found at www.tinkerscreekwatershed.org Exhibition and Sponsorship Information Information on sponsoring or exhibiting at this conference can also be found at www.tinkerscreekwatershed.org For Questions or Additional Information please contact Harry Stark at 216-201-2001 ext 1205 or hstark@ccbh.net 26-30 May 2008. Capitalizing on Wetlands – SWS 2008 International Conference: Focusing on the Importance of Wetland Science in an Election Year will be held at the Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC - Society of Wetland Scientists. The focus of this exciting and timely meeting highlights the need for integrating the breadth of wetland science with economics, public policy, and education. Our goal is to generate topical discussion about wetland science with the backdrop of a changing environment and new incoming administration. Understanding and communicating the nature of this capital will be critical to making decisions at local to global levels about the management, protection, and fate of the world’s wetlands. Symposia will focus on Carbon Sequestration in Wetlands, Sea Level Rise and Coastal Wetlands, Drought in Peatlands, Wetlands and Methane Emissions, Coastal Hazards, Managing Mangroves, Decommissioning Dams and Reclaiming Wetlands, Wetland functions and assessment, The Science of Significant Nexus, Headwaters and Isolated Wetlands, Wetland GIS/smart growth, Sustainability of Creation and Restoration, Emergy accounting for assessing wetland benefits, and Wetland and Stream restoration. For more information, visit: http://www.sws.org Websites of Interest: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website at http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/awm/ has a list of American Wetlands Month Events from around the nation. The Izaak Walton League of America: Offers weekly email newsletter, fact sheets, projects, events and more. See: http://www.iwla.org/index.php?id=214 USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service has many ideas for celebrating American Wetlands Month at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/NEWS/AWMsuggestedways.html Wildlife Habitat Council offers information on American Wetlands Month. See http://www.wildlifehc.org/template.cfm?FrontID=3954

JUNE

11-14 June 2008. Beyond Wetlands: Engineering the Landscape. The 8th American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) Annual Meeting will be at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. This meeting will be structured to feature research and design of landscapes (regional planning, watershed management); ecological design and restoration of streams (including floodplains and riparian wetlands); ecological design of urban (built) systems (LID, Green Design); and research and design of remediation systems (phytoremediation, wetlands). For more information, visit: http://www.cpe.vt.edu/aees/

Added 4/17/08 18-20 June 2008. Legal Tools to Protect Coastal Environments Workshop will be held in Traverse City, MI. Legal Tools workshop is designed to provide government officials, nonprofit environment groups, shoreline property owners and concerned citizens with the tools they need to better understand and protect Michigan's coastal environments. The Legal Tools workshop will offer a unique combination of legal analysis sessions and field experiences related to coastal environments.  The workshop will be based at the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at Northwestern Michigan College, with field experiences along the Grand Traverse Bay shoreline, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and aboard the schooner Inland Seas. For course information and application materials, please visit www.nmc.edu/glwsi/legal-tools.

Added 4/17/08 June 30-July 2 2008. Riparian Ecosystems & Buffers: Working at he Water's Edge will be held at Founder's Inn & Spa, Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is the summer specialty conference of the American Water Resources Association. The study of riparian ecosystems and the proliferation of initiatives and programs using riparian areas as buffers and living shorelines have demonstrated the need to remain on the cutting edge of science and practice when working at the water's edge. To register, or for more information, visit: http://www.awra.org/meetings/Virginia_Beach2008/registration.html

JULY

20-25 July 2008. 8th International Wetlands Conference: Big Wetlands, Big Concerns will be held in Cuiabá, Brazil. Cuiabá -the geodesical centre of South America- is located at the border of the Pantanal, a wetland shared by Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. One of earth’s largest floodplain, Pantanal is an annually flooded savanna. The International Wetlands Conference occurs every four years and constitutes a forum for the technical sessions, conferences and round tables about the study, research, conservation politics, protection, management and sustainability of wetlands. Please visit: http://www.intecol.pakmultimidia.com.br/ for information on the conference.

26-30 July 2008. The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 2008 Annual Confernce will be held in Tucson, Arizona. The conference includes workshops, concurrent sessions, symposia, posters, plenary sessions, and technical tours designed to involve participants to recent developments in the science and art of natural resource conservation and environmental management on working land—the largely privately-owned land comprising working farms, ranches, forests, and rural and urban communities. Preliminary Program and information on the conference can be found at http://www.swcs.org/en/conferences/2008_annual_conference/

AUGUST

11-15 August 2008. Algae and Macroinvertebrate Identification Workshops. Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Identification Program; The Watershed Assessment Associates of New York will be offering a series of workshops on aquatic plants and macroinvertebrates. For more information, visit: http://www.rwaa.us/upcomingworkshops.htm

SEPTEMBER

2-5 September 2008. Floodplain Sustainability: Integrating Flood Risk, Land Use and Environmental Stewardship will be held at the Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, California. Don't miss this year's premier conference in Floodplain Management in the U.S.! With over 400 attendees from around the country and the international community, the conference brings together regulators, scientists, planners, engineers and researchers to address the latest policy and technical issues in floodplain management. This year's program will focus on integrating key elements of floodplain sustainability: flood risk, land use and environmental stewardship. Program and Call for Presentations is available at http://www.floodplain.org/

Added 4/17/08 7-12 September 2008. Eastern Regional Wetland Restoration Institute will be held in Olympia Springs, Kentucky. The training is designed to help engineers, biologists, foresters, hydrologists, and technicians initiate or improve a wetland and stream restoration program. Individuals will be involved in the design and construction of two wetlands, from start to finish, using the latest and most effective techniques available in North America. Participants will investigate restored wetlands and streams in forested and slope areas with instructors who are leaders in the field. Applications are now being accepted.  For more information please visit http://tfce.uky.edu/wri_2008.htm

11 September 2008. TMDL Development and Implementation: Current Progress and Future Direction will be held at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center, Baltimore, Maryland. The national TMDL program continues to evolve as new policies, guidance, tools, and approaches are designed and implemented.  The Water Environment Federation, in cooperation with the U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency, will convene this one-day seminar to examine how recently issued policies and guidance are being interpreted and implemented across the country, discuss examples of successful approaches to TMDL development, and share innovations that have led to improvements in TMDL implementation. For more information, go to: http://www.wef.org/ConferencesTraining/Seminars/TMDLDevelopment

14-18 September 2008. 16th National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Monitoring Workshop will be held in Columbus, OH. The National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Monitoring Workshop is an important forum for sharing successes and improving communication regarding management and monitoring of NPS pollution control projects. By bringing together NPS personnel from state, federal, Tribal and municipal governments, private sector, academia, environmental groups and local watershed organizations, the workshop will focus on innovative solutions to NPS issues, effective monitoring techniques, demonstrations of new technologies, application of Best Management Practices (BMPs), and lessons learned from Section 319 National Monitoring Program projects and other watershed projects from throughout the United States. For conference information, visit: http://streams.osu.edu/conf.php

16-18 September 2008. ASWM will hold Wetlands 2008: Wetlands and Global Climate Change in Portland, Oregon at the Doubletree Hotel. CALL FOR PAPERS NOW OPEN. There will be a field trip on Monday, September 15. On Friday, September 19 there will be additional workshops sponsored by Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists. Global climate change will be the primary topic at ASWM's annual conference. Carbon sequestration and wetlands, sea level change, and strategies for managing wetlands in response to long term changes in temperature and precipitation will be important topics. Other related topics will include wetland research priorities, monitoring trends in wetlands and related resources, management strategies, invasive species, biodiversity and policy responses to a changing environment. The purpose of this symposium is to describe challenges, identify opportunities, and share cooperative strategies for protecting, restoring and conserving wetlands in response to climate change. For information, please visit the Wetlands 2008 website or contact Laura at laura@aswm.org or 207-892-3399. If you are interesting in submitting a paper, please see CALL FOR PAPERS

Added 4/23/08 18-21 September 2008. Rally 2008: The National Land Conservation Conference will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Rally is the largest land conservation training and networking event in America.Each year, more than 2,000 people attend Rally, including land trust professionals, landowners and local conservation leaders - all dedicated to protecting farms, forests, trails, parks and natural areas in their communities. Information is available HERE

23-27 September 2008. WI: Call for Papers: North American Crane Workshop. The 11th North American Crane Workshop will be held at the Glacier Canyon Lodge Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells.  The workshop is sponsored by the North American Crane Working Group. Technical sessions on the 24th and 26th will include 40 oral presentations plus posters.  The 25th is set aside for an all-day field trip to Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and the International Crane Foundation.  Oral presentations and posters presented at the workshop will be published in the peer-reviewed Proceedings.  Deadline for submission of abstracts for oral presentations and posters is 20 June 2008.  For more information about the meeting and abstract submission, contact Jane Austin (jane_austin@usgs.gov; Phone 701-253-5510).

OCTOBER

11-15 October 2008. Restore America's Estuaries will hold its 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration - Creating Solutions through Collaborative Partnerships. The Conference will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. This is the only national conference that focuses exclusively on coastal habitat restoration, and we invite you to be a part of it. The Conference will bring timely national attention to the challenges to and opportunities for comprehensive coastal ecosystem restoration. Healthy coasts and estuaries are essential to the very fabric of our lives - the social, economic and ecological well being of humans in the coastal landscape. And successful habitat restoration at all scales is critical to achieving this. For more Information about the conference visit www.estuaries.org/conference. Sponsoring and Exhibiting Opportunities - Contact Harvey Potts at 206-624-9100 x 2#, or hpotts@estuaries.org General Conference Information - Contact Elsa Carlisle at 206-624-9100 x 0#, or conference@estuaries.org Conference Program - Contact Steve Emmett-Mattox at 303-652-0392 or program@estuaries.org

NOVEMBER

3-6 Novebmer 2008. Stream Restoration in the Southeast: Advancing the Science and Practice will be held in Asheville, North Carolina. We invite stream restoration practitioners, scientists, and program managers to submit abstracts before June 30, 2008, to be considered for 20-minute presentations. See Call for Abstracts or visit Conference site

DECEMBER

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2008 SCHEDULE: WETLAND TRAINING CLASSES

UNH Professional Development and Training Mid-April through June, 2008. Short courses and certification classes are available at the University of New Hampshire in a variety of topics including soil science, wetland delineation, engineering management, local and state planning. For more information, visit: http://www.learn.unh.edu/pcw/pd/sched.php?id=50

The Ohio State University is offering the following shortcourses for 2008: July 9-11, 2008 (3 days): Creation and Restoration of Wetlands, Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio State University, Columbus August 11-15, 2008 (5 days): Wetland Delineation, Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, The Ohio State University, Columbus There is a 10% Discount in Course Fee if you sign up on or before Friday June 13, 2008 for Columbus courses. For more information, please visit http://swamp.osu.edu/ShortCourses/index.html

The 2008 Eastern Regional Wetland Restoration Training will be held at Olympia Springs on the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky from September 7-12, 2008. The training is designed to help engineers, biologists, foresters, hydrologists, and technicians initiate or improve a wetland and stream restoration program. Individuals will be involved in the design and construction of two wetlands, from start to finish, using the latest and most effective techniques available in North America. Participants will investigate restored wetlands and streams in forested and open areas with instructors who are leaders in the field. Applications are now being accepted and are due by April 24.  For more information please visit http://tfce.uky.edu/wri_2008.htm

Duncan & Duncan Wetland and Endangered Species Training (D&D WEST) offers affordable and practical hands-on environmental training courses. We offer a variety of topics centered around wetland delineation training and endangered species training. For the complete 2008 course schedule click here. For more information on these courses or to design your own course, contact Jake or Lori Duncan at (843) 478-1072, (843) 270-4857 or ddwest@ddwest.com. You can print a registration form or register online at www.ddwest.com.

2008 NATURAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS at the UWM FIELD STATION The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station conducts a series of Natural History Workshops. These workshops offer an opportunity to study focused topics at college-level instruction under the guidance of noted authorities. Most workshops present two full days of instruction, and housing and meals are available at the Station. Enrollment is limited to 20, the atmosphere is informal and instruction is individualized. Workshops may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit by enrolling in UWM, Topics in Field Biology. Fees vary. Please contact the Field Station for more information and a registration form, or visit our website at http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/fieldstation/wkshops.html for full descriptions of each course, fee information, and a downloadable Registration Form. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station 3095 Blue Goose Road, Saukville, WI 53080 Phone: 262-675-6844; Fax: 262-675-0337; e-mail: fieldstn@uwm.edu The 2008 workshop schedule includes seven courses: Field Herpetology: Identification of Wisconsin Amphibians and Reptiles Instructor: Dr. Josh Kapfer May 30 & 31 (Friday & Saturday), June 1 (Sunday) optional Vegetation of Wisconsin Instructors: Dr. James Reinartz and Marc White June 9-14 (Monday-Saturday) Sedges: Identification and Ecology Instructor: Dr. Anton Reznicek June 20 & 21 (Fri-Sat) Ecological Geology Instructor: Dr. Roger Kuhns July 7-11 (Monday-Friday) Fishes of Wisconsin: Identification and Ecology Instructor: Dr. Michael Pauers July 18 & 19 (Friday & Saturday) Common and Nuisance Algae Instructor: Dr. Craig Sandgren July 25 & 26 (Friday & Saturday) Wetland Delineation Instructor: Dr. Don Reed Sept. 12 & 13 (Friday & Saturday)

Biogeochemistry of Wetlands will be held on June 23-26, 2008 at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. For information visit: http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/soils/wetland082/index.htm

2008 Training Schedule for Wetland Professionals – Whitenton Group, Environmental Consulting & Training Whitenton Group, Inc has assembled a team of experts to teach a variety of courses. Courses are designed for consultants, regulators, special interest groups, and naturalists. WGI teaches many classes “on demand” when a group is in need of specialty training or within certain timelines. Courses cover topics such as wetland delineation, permitting basics, supplements to the Corps’ delineation manual. For a complete list of courses and training opportunities, visit: http://www.whitentongroup.com/

2008 Wetland Training Schedule for Courses Offered by Environmental Concern Since its inception in 1972, Environmental Concern Inc. has put a premium on building the capacity of those in the wetland field through quality professional development opportunities.  Unlike other wetland training centers, Environmental Concern is a working firm engaged in the work of wetlands. Some of the classes offered for this year include: Wetland Permit Writing (Maryland) - June 25, 2008  (new for 2008) Introduction to Wetland Botany - July 10-11, 2008 Advanced Plant Identification - August 4-5, 2008 Living Shoreline Design and Construction - August 20-21, 2008 Grasses, Sedges and Rushes - September 8-11, 2008 Evaluation for Planned Wetlands - October 6-8, 2008 For more information, visit: http://www.wetland.org/

Spring 2008 Wetland Training Schedule for Courses Offered by Rutgers University NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education With changing regulations and active enforcement, wetland delineation credentials are essential. Developers, preservationists, and regulatory agencies all have an interest in real estate development, which fuels the demand for qualified wetland delineators. You must be able to identify the vegetation, soils, and hydrology that define wetlands. You also need to have the practical field training, regulatory background, and other experience to back your findings. Some of the classes offered for this spring include: Vegetation Identification – June 5 and 6, 2008 Introduction to Wetland Delineation – May 15, 2008 Methodology for Delineating Wetlands – May 14-17, 2008 (or) June 10-13, 2008 Keying Out Wetland Plants – May 28, 2008 Advanced Wetland Delineation – May 29 and 30, 2008 Wetland Mitigation – May 11, 2008 Many of these classes will also be offered in fall 2008, with the addition of Freshwater Wetland Construction, Soil and Site Evaluation, Lake Management and Wetland Construction Design. For more information and to register visit http://www.cookce.rutgers.edu/programs/wetlands.html

Swamp School is offering a number of wetland classes for 2008. There is no charge for the class. For more information, visit: http://wetlandplantnursery.com/classes.html and http://swampschool.org/elearning.html

Courses for Spring 2008. River Course I, II & III offered by NCSU Stream Restoration Program will be held in Raleigh, NC Level III: Advanced Stream Restoration Design Principles - May 6-8, 2008 For more information visit: http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/wqg/srp/workshops.html

Richard Chinn Environmental Training, Inc. Richard Chinn will offer Wetland Delineation and Management Training classes from January through December 2008 as well as other courses around the country. Please visit the 2008 course schedule at, http://www.richardchinn.com/schedule.html, e-mail info@richardchinn.com, call 1-800-427-0307, or fax 1-888-457-6331 for a schedule or additional information.

D & D WEST offers training courses for 2008 and have added several new wetland and endangered species courses. Also there are additions to their regular wetland classes to encompass the new regulatory changes in wetland delineation and jurisdiction (i.e., regional supplements and Rapanos guidance). For the 2008 course schedule click here. For information contact: (843) 270-4857; (843) 478-1072; ddwest@comcast.net; www.ddwest.com; or http://www.ddwest.com/schedule06.pdf.

Humboldt Field Research Institute is offering a variety of field seminars for 2008. For a complete list, visit: http://www.eaglehill.us/mssemdes.html. 2008 Wetland Science Seminars include: July 27-Aug 2. Advanced Topics in Salt Marsh Restoration and Monitoring: Ecological Tipping Points. Susan C. Adamowicz and David Burdick July 20-26. Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Classification. Robert Lichvar and Russell Pringle June 22-28. Submersed and Floating Aquatic Flowering Plants: Taxonomy, Ecology, and Management. C. Barre Hellquist Descriptions of seminars may be found at http://www.eaglehill.us/mssemdes.html Information on lodging options, meals, and costs may be found at http://www.eaglehill.us/mapinfo.html There is a printable and online application form at http://www.eaglehill.us/mapweb.html http://www.eaglehill.us/mapprn.html Syllabi are available for these and many other fine natural history training seminars on diverse topics. NATURAL HISTORY SEMINARS. In support of field biologists, modern field naturalists, and students of the natural history sciences, Eagle Hill offers specialty seminars and workshops at different ecological scales for those who are interested in understanding, addressing, and solving complex ecological questions. Seminars topics range from watershed level subjects, and subjects in classical ecology, to highly specialized seminars in advanced biology, taxonomy, and ecological restoration. Eagle Hill has long been recognized as offering hard-to-find seminars and workshops which provide important opportunities for training and meeting others who are likewise dedicated to the natural history sciences. Eagle Hill field seminars are of special interest because they focus on the natural history of one of North America's most spectacular and pristine natural areas, the coast of eastern Maine from Acadia National Park to Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge and beyond. Most seminars combine field studies with follow-up lab studies and a review of the literature. Additional information is provided in lectures, slide presentations, and discussions. Seminars are primarily taught for people who already have a reasonable background in a seminar program or in related subjects, or who are keenly interested in learning about a new subject. Prior discussions of personal study objectives are welcome. For more information, please contact the Humboldt Institute, P.O. Box 9, Steuben, ME 04680-0009. 207-546-2821; Fax 207-546-3042; E-mail - office@eaglehill.us. Online general information may be found at http://www.eaglehill.us

Wetland Training Institute 2008 course schedule is now available at http://www.wetlandtraining.com/coursedescriptions.html. For additional information visit Wetland Training Institute at www.wetlandtraining.com or call toll free 1-877-792-6482. To receive the 2008 course schedule send an e-mail to: getinfo@wetlandtraining.com.

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