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• Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington

  • Start
    Wednesday, September 12, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, September 13, 2018
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Spokane
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This two-day intensive workshop will provide wetland regulators and consultants with practical information and experience in using the revised rating system for wetlands in eastern Washington. It is specifically designed for those who will be using the rating system in the field. You will gain a working knowledge of topics such as the hydrogeomorphic classification of wetlands, how to separate wetlands into units for rating, and how to answer all the questions on the field form. The purpose of the class is to provide you with knowledge so that you can fill out the rating form on your own. You will receive a copy of the revised rating system.
  
  It is important that you already have some experience and/or education in delineating wetlands and identifying natural wetland features such as outlets, boundaries of basins, vegetation classes, and some ability to distinguish between different plant species. The morning sessions will be held inside. The afternoon sessions will be conducted in local wetlands, so dress appropriately. Note: All cars driving to the field sites will need a Discover Pass. (13 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)
   
  Link to rating system:
  https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1406030.html
  

  
  

  
  

  Lunch is provided.

  
  

  Instructors:  Dr. Amy Yahnke is the senior wetland ecologist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She holds a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, BS in Environmental Horticulture, MS in Forest Resources, and PhD in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. She has studied wetland ecology within the contexts of amphibians, invasive plants, and stormwater management. Dr. Yahnke has experience teaching a wide range of environmental topics to audiences of all ages.

  
  

  Jacob McCann is the Wetlands/Shorelands/Enforcement Specialist serving Adams, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Walla Walla Counties. Though a California native, Jacob is a proud EWU Eagle and has happily called Spokane home for over 20 years. He can be found snowboarding area mountains in the winter and hiking and gardening the rest of the year.

  
  

  Hallie Ladd is a Wetlands/Shorelines Specialist with the WA State Department of Ecology.  Hallie’s role at Ecology is to provide permitting and technical assistance to the local jurisdictions and citizens of Eastern Washington.  Her professional background includes work in aquatic ecology, fisheries, and natural resource damage assessment and restoration.  Hallie’s education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science from Texas Tech University.
  

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• Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, September 20, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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    0

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  This popular facilitation training will provide you with the skills needed to plan, design and facilitate meetings more effectively, with lower anxiety and better meeting outcomes.  We present principles needed for successful meetings of any size, from small staff meetings to large controversial public meetings.
  
  This course is intended to be a practical approach to improving group meetings. It is oriented specifically to the needs of scientists, planners and resource managers. Core facilitation skills are presented and practiced during class. Students are presented with a wide array of tools and opportunities to practice new facilitation skills and receive feedback in a safe environment. Participants will be asked to complete a pre-workshop skills profile and the class will be tailored to meet the class’s needs.
  
  Students will be provided an overview of the competencies required for effective meetings. These competencies include:
  

  • The ability to assess needs and design meetings to serve the purpose of the meeting and the interests of meeting participants
  • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the facilitator, assist team, meeting leader, participants, etc.
  • Managing and facilitating meetings
  • Facilitating as a leader – balancing two roles
  • Information gathering and presentation techniques
  • Communication skills and practice (Verbal skills, Nonverbal skills, Recording skills)
  • Basic visual facilitation techniques
  • Decision-making processes
  • Evaluation processes

  (21 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

   

  Lunch is provided.
  
  Instructor:  Jim Nelson held several responsible positions with the California Department of Fish and Game until he retired at the end of 2006. Since then, he has owned and operated Nelson Facilitation LLC.  Since the early 1990's Jim has pursued the study and practice of facilitation, negotiation, and mediation for environmental problem solving. He has facilitated many meetings, small and large, simple and complex, friendly and controversial. He brings a wealth of training and experience to share in creating grace and ease in your meetings.
  

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• WAITING LIST: Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 18, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, September 20, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon

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• Lower Your Risk: Taking the Mystery out of Cultural Resource Management

  • When
    Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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    0

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  What threatens cultural resources and what protects them? This one-day workshop will help you feel more confident and competent in managing the risk associated with cultural resources on any project with a cultural resource component.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  In this training, you will:

  • Be introduced to the Who, How, What, and When of tribal consultation or coordination;
  • Identify the 4 key components needed to fulfill your obligations under Section 106, Executive Order 05-05 and SEPA;
  • Learn which WISSARD Essentials are critical to know;
  • Understand how to kick off Section 106 consultation and what it looks like when you are done;
  • What to do if human remains are found on your project;
  • How to select a Cultural Resources Management professional, including evaluating scope and budget, evaluating the final report, and being aware of best practices.
    

  Real-life scenarios from the instructor and insights from a tribal representative add richness and depth to this training.
  

  
  

  (6 CM credits)

  
  

  Lunch is provided.

  
  

  Instructor: Kelly Bush is the Founder and President of Equinox Research and Consulting International Inc. (ERCI). She has three decades of archaeology and cultural resource management experience and has cleaned up disasters on small to large projects here in Washington State. She is now dedicated to averting cataclysmic costs to projects and damage to our precious heritage resources. Working with dozens of state and federal agencies, Kelly helps to facilitate legal solutions between tribes, engineers, architects, funding agencies, landowners, and Washington State’s Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. In its 16^th year, ERCI is an industry leader in ethics and professional standards and in Tribal coordination and consultation.  Kelly received a BA in Archaeology from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC, and has taught archaeology in both classroom and field-school settings at Western Washington University in Bellingham, where she received her MA.

  
  

  
  

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• WAITING LIST: Lower Your Risk: Taking the Mystery out of Cultural Resource Management

  • When
    Wednesday, September 26, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon

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• How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 03, 2018
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  • End
    Thursday, October 18, 2018
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Ecology Headquarters, Lacey
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Do you speak at conferences, public meetings, or other events where you need to convey a specific message? Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite hit the mark by the lackluster reactions of your audience members? Would you like to authentically engage people and help them to consider a different point of view?
  
  This two-day class (Oct 3 & 18) features best practices for designing presentations and is especially geared towards scientists and professionals who work for local and state agencies.
   
  In this class, you will learn how to:
  

  •  Transform the way you do PowerPoint;
  •  Use visuals in a way that has impact;
  •   Make your message memorable;
  •   Tell a compelling story;
  •   Create rapport with your audience;
  •   Present data in an accessible way;
  •   Drill down to your most important message.

  The classes will be held two weeks apart. In between, you will develop a short presentation to present to the class on Day Two. This is an opportunity for you to immediately apply what you've learned and to receive positive coaching and feedback. (14 CM AICP Credits/ CEP Points)
  

  
  

  Lunch is provided.

  
  

  Instructors:
  Cathy Angell coordinates the Coastal Training Program and has a long history of designing and delivering presentations, as well as coaching others. She specializes in presentation skills for educators, scientists, and public officials. A former member of the National Speaker’s Association, she has presented at conferences, colleges, business organizations, and retreats. She recently received a communication award from NOAA named in her honor.
  
  Nicole Faghin is a Coastal Management Specialist at Washington Sea Grant. She is a trained land use and environmental planner and lawyer specializing in waterfront planning issues. Nicole is a frequent lecturer for the Coastal Training Program and on the CTP Advisory Group. She has also taught courses at the UW Seattle Urban Planning Program, UW Tacoma Urban Studies Program, and has been a guest lecturer at the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.
  

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• WAITING LIST: How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 03, 2018
  •  
  • End
    Thursday, October 18, 2018
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Ecology Headquarters, Lacey

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  If the class is full, please sign up for this waiting list. We will contact you if a space becomes available.
  

  
  

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• Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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  • End
    Thursday, October 11, 2018
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  This two-day intensive workshop will provide wetland regulators and consultants with practical information and experience in using the revised rating system for wetlands in western Washington. It is specifically designed for those who will be using the rating system in the field. You will gain a working knowledge of topics such as the hydrogeomorphic classification of wetlands, how to separate wetlands into units for rating, and how to answer all the questions on the field form. The purpose of the class is to provide you with knowledge so that you can fill out the rating form on your own. You will receive a copy of the revised rating system.
  
  It is important that you already have some experience and/or education in delineating wetlands and identifying natural wetland features such as outlets, boundaries of basins, vegetation classes, and some ability to distinguish between different plant species. The morning sessions will be held inside. The afternoon sessions will be conducted in local wetlands, so dress appropriately. (12 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)
   
  Link to rating system:
  https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1406029.html
  

   

  Lunch is provided.

   

  Instructors:  Dr. Amy Yahnke is the senior wetland ecologist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She holds a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, BS in Environmental Horticulture, MS in Forest Resources, and PhD in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. She has studied wetland ecology within the contexts of amphibians, invasive plants, and stormwater management. Dr. Yahnke has experience teaching a wide range of environmental topics to audiences of all ages.

   

  Doug Gresham is a wetland specialist in Ecology’s Northwest Region and he has 24 years of consulting experience in wetlands, fisheries, water quality monitoring, mitigation design and monitoring, construction inspection, and permitting. He provides technical assistance on wetland protection to government agencies and consultants within Snohomish, Skagit, and San Juan Counties.  He also conducts verification of consultant’s wetland delineations and ordinary high water mark determinations, and assesses the adequacy of their mitigation site designs and monitoring programs. 
  

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• WAITING LIST: Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 10, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, October 11, 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey

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  If the class is full, please sign up for this waiting list. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

  
  

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• Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 30, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, October 31, 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  This two-day intensive workshop will provide wetland regulators and consultants with practical information and experience in using the revised rating system for wetlands in western Washington. It is specifically designed for those who will be using the rating system in the field. You will gain a working knowledge of topics such as the hydrogeomorphic classification of wetlands, how to separate wetlands into units for rating, and how to answer all the questions on the field form. The purpose of the class is to provide you with knowledge so that you can fill out the rating form on your own. You will receive a copy of the revised rating system.
  
  It is important that you already have some experience and/or education in delineating wetlands and identifying natural wetland features such as outlets, boundaries of basins, vegetation classes, and some ability to distinguish between different plant species. The morning sessions will be held inside. The afternoon sessions will be conducted in local wetlands, so dress appropriately. (12 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)
   
  Link to rating system:
  https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1406029.html
  

   

  Lunch is provided.

   

  Instructors:  Dr. Amy Yahnke is the senior wetland ecologist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She holds a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, BS in Environmental Horticulture, MS in Forest Resources, and PhD in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. She has studied wetland ecology within the contexts of amphibians, invasive plants, and stormwater management. Dr. Yahnke has experience teaching a wide range of environmental topics to audiences of all ages.

   

  Doug Gresham is a wetland specialist in Ecology’s Northwest Region and he has 24 years of consulting experience in wetlands, fisheries, water quality monitoring, mitigation design and monitoring, construction inspection, and permitting. He provides technical assistance on wetland protection to government agencies and consultants within Snohomish, Skagit, and San Juan Counties.  He also conducts verification of consultant’s wetland delineations and ordinary high water mark determinations, and assesses the adequacy of their mitigation site designs and monitoring programs. 
  

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• WAITING LIST: Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 30, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, October 31, 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey

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  If the class is full, please sign up for this waiting list. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

   

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• Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach

  • When
    Thursday, November 08, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey
  • Spaces left
    11

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  This class will teach you how to apply a "watershed approach" when selecting sites for compensatory wetland mitigation in western Washington. Such an approach is now required by recently adopted federal rules. The training is based on the guide for "Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach (Western Washington)" that was jointly written by the Department of Ecology, the U.S. EPA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to meet this need. A watershed approach means that a site is selected based on the environmental conditions of the surrounding watershed as well as at the site itself. The training will include several exercises that apply the method to real sites. You will also receive a copy of the manual.
  Link to guidance: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0906032.html.
  
  (6 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)
  Lunch is provided.

  
  Note:  This is an excellent class to take before attending the “Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Needs in Compensatory Wetland Mitigation” class.

  
  

  Dr. Amy Yahnke is the senior wetland ecologist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She holds a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, BS in Environmental Horticulture, MS in Forest Resources, and PhD in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. She has studied wetland ecology within the contexts of amphibians, invasive plants, and stormwater management. Dr. Yahnke has experience teaching a wide range of environmental topics to audiences of all ages.
  

  
  

  Diane Hennessey has specialized in the ecology, protection, and restoration of aquatic systems for 17 years.  She has worked as an aquatic resource scientist in private consulting and currently works as a Wetland Specialist for Washington State Department of Ecology. Her work has included stream, wetland, and wildlife habitat studies including delineation of both wetland and stream ordinary high water mark boundaries; preparing, reviewing, and issuing environmental permits; planning, design, and preparing aquatic restoration plans; monitoring mitigation and restoration projects; providing technical assistance in aquatic resource protection and conservation to local governments; and compliance monitoring of permits and violations. She has also been an instructor for the University of Washington-Seattle Wetland Science and Management Certificate Program since 2005 and has taught Wetlands Science and Ecological Processes; and Wetlands Identification and Delineation.   
  

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• Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement

  • When
    Wednesday, November 14, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey
  • Spaces left
    21

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  When stakeholder engagement is not done thoughtfully, or breaks down altogether, projects can falter, budgets can implode, and the phone can ring off the hook - usually with an unhappy boss, elected official, or irate citizen on the other end!
  
  This interactive, hands-on training will transform your ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders – both internally and externally - in ways that are efficient, meaningful and will help your project or program succeed. Stakeholder engagement is a crucial aspect of natural resource management. However, many resource managers, planners, and other professionals have either a limited understanding of how to engage stakeholders successfully and/or limited time and budget to do it effectively. Almost everyone has a story of a project that went sideways because of poorly planned or executed stakeholder engagement strategies.
  
  In this class, you will learn about the increasingly important role that stakeholders play in ecosystem recovery efforts. You will also learn:
  

  • The building blocks of an effective stakeholder engagement plan and strategies for engaging stakeholders early and for sustained periods of time;
  • How to properly identify stakeholders and make distinctions between different “types” of stakeholders;
  • How to develop efficient, cost-effective strategies that are most effective for each stakeholder group, including whether to form citizens’ or technical advisory committees, and hold public meetings;
    
  • How to build trust by incorporating stakeholder input in project/program outcomes;
  • How to choose the most effective tools for the job and use it effectively - PowerPoint or glossy brochure? Traditional media or social media? Listserv or PSA? Workshop or public meeting?
    

  This class is built around lessons learned from 20+ years of stakeholder engagement in the Salish Sea region and U.S. west coast. (6 CM credits)

  
  

  Lunch is provided.
  

  
  

  Instructors: Hilary Wilkinson and Sarah Brace have designed and implemented stakeholder engagement processes related to Salish Sea ecosystem recovery efforts for close to two decades. In 2008, they co-founded Veda Environmental, a firm dedicated to connecting the dots between science, policy and people in order to protect and restore ecosystems. www.vedaenv.com  Sarah and Hilary design and deliver science communication and stakeholder engagement trainings to federal, state and industry representatives, most recently at the 2017 International Oil Spill Conference. Their audience also includes natural resource managers, scientists, and communications experts from public and private entities. Prior to founding Veda, Hilary and Sarah worked for local government (Hilary) and state (Hilary and Sarah) resource agencies leading public/stakeholder outreach efforts and science/technical advisory panels.

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• Environmental Negotiations

  • Start
    Tuesday, November 27, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, November 29, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This extremely popular 3-day training will provide you with improved skills for effectively participating in complex environmental negotiations. It will give you a better understanding of negotiation principles, approaches, and practices which will significantly improve the outcome of your negotiations.
  
  The class presents basic negotiation concepts (e.g., Fisher and Ury’s “Getting to Yes” series) and specific environmental issue applications. The skills taught help reduce anxiety about negotiating while helping you to achieve successful outcomes.
   
  You will learn:
  

  • Simple processes to prepare for negotiations
  • Negotiation principles through simulations and role playing of increasing complexity
  • Principled (ethical) negotiation approaches to build trust and relationships
  • To recognize commonly encountered tactics and shown productive responses

  (21 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

   

  Lunch is provided.
  
  Instructor:  Jim Nelson held several responsible positions with the California Department of Fish and Game until he retired at the end of 2006. While with DFG he worked on a wide variety projects including: habitat conservation and management projects, regional conservation planning projects, public information and outreach, and large-scale construction monitoring projects. Since the early 1990's Jim has pursued the study and practice of facilitation, negotiation, and mediation for environmental problem solving.
  
  **For the past 6 years, Jim has taught this class to nearly 500 Department of Ecology employees. This training has the reputation for being the best class Ecology has ever offered.
  

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