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    • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    • Thursday, March 21, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom
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    Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP 101) is a comprehensive introduction to the information needed to implement a local floodplain management program.  The primary objective of this training is to provide floodplain managers, planners, environmental scientists, and insurance professionals in Washington with an introduction to the principals of floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Additionally, the course will focus on the implementation of floodplain management requirements found at 44 CFR 60.3 and RCW Chapter 86.16.


    The course will be delivered in three 3 hour virtual sessions on Zoom. The sessions will take place from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on March 19, 20, and 21.


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). 


    Instructors


    Matt Gerlach is a floodplain management planner with the Department of Ecology’s Southwest Regional office. Matt provides technical assistance to local governments implementing the National Flood Insurance Program, manages Floodplains by Design grants and assists with comprehensive flood hazard planning. Matt holds a B.S. and M.S. in Geology.


    Alex Rosen is a Floodplain Management Planner with the Department of Ecology’s Southwest Regional Office. He provides floodplain management technical assistance to communities, and manages Floodplains by Design and other ECY grants.  Alex has been with Ecology for six years.  Alex received his MS in Natural Resource Mgmt and Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.


    Kayla Eicholtz is a floodplain management planner with the Department of Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She provides technical assistance to local governments implementing the NFIP and assists in local floodplain planning efforts. Prior to joining Ecology, she worked in local emergency planning for the Washington Emergency Management Division. She has her B.S. in Environmental Science, a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus in ecology and conservation, and a Master of Public Affairs.


    Amanda Richardson is a senior floodplain management planner at the Washington Department of Ecology and serves as the state’s National Flood Insurance Program coordinator, working closely with FEMA Region 10. Amanda has worked on watershed health and regulatory stormwater and floodplain issues for 14 years at the state and local government levels, as well as with nonprofit organizations. She is originally from southern Idaho, has lived and worked all over the western U.S., and spent time overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal and as an English teacher in Thailand.



    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • Thursday, April 04, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mt Vernon
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    The two-day class will emphasize field character identification of the most common freshwater, estuarine wetland, and associated upland buffer species found in the Puget lowland region of Washington State. The format will be a lecture/laboratory setup. Ample dried material will be available for everyone to practice their keying skills.


    Each class will begin with a short lecture covering the terminology and salient morphological characteristics needed for a taxonomic identification of the species of choice, field characteristics, some ecological aspects of the species’ common habitat, commonly associated species, distribution, potential use for restoration purposes, and any special ecological requirements. Lecture materials will include drawings, slides, and dried plant material. The class instruction will be oriented towards the needs of shoreline planners, delineators, OHWM determinations, and restoration ecologists.

     (14 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)


    Lunch is provided.


    Recommended text: There is a second edition of Hitchcock and Cronquist published in 2018 and edited by David Giblin, Ben Ledger, Peter Zika and Richard Olmstead. That would be preferred if you can get it. If not bring the older version.


    Hitchcock, c. 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press.


    If you have or can get a hold of a copy of A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon Sarah Cooke (Ed) 1997. It is out of print but there will be a few copies to share. Much of the material Dr. Cooke discusses is in this book.


    Please bring a plant dissecting kit (at least a pair of forceps and dissecting needle).


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.



    Instructor: Dr. Sarah Cooke specializes in wetland creation, restoration and enhancement projects, both in design and implementation. She excels in permitting assistance on the local, state, and national level. She has conducted scientific research on wetland ecosystems for the Puget Sound Wetland and Stormwater Management Manual. Her expertise includes restoration designs, wetland inventories, wetland delineation, OHWM studies, baseline studies, impact assessments, monitoring programs, rare plant surveys, soil surveys, vegetation mapping, and watershed analysis in the region.





    • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual (via Google Meet)
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    This is an interactive course that introduces foundational concepts of a five-step adaptation planning process. Washington State coastal management practitioners who are just starting to plan for climate change impacts are encouraged to sign up.  


    The entire course is conducted online. It includes a combination of self-guided learning and interactive, instructor-led sessions with group activities. No adaptation experience is needed. (5 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)


    You will learn how to:

    • Organize preliminary steps for planning  
    • Find local information sources to better understand changing conditions 
    • Describe the vulnerability assessment process as a tool for adaptation planning
    • Identify feasible adaptation options
    • Describe a pathway for taking action 

    As a participant, you will be expected to:

    • Participate in two 2.5-hour interactive sessions on two separate days (9 am - 11:30 am on 4/9 and 4/11)
    • Spend up to 60 minutes on your own, prior to and in between the interactive sessions, completing assignments and engaging with course participants online
    • Use the following technologies to engage with trainers and fellow participants: Headset or speakers and a microphone, Google Meet, and the learning management system Moodle (access provided by NOAA)

    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.


    Instructor:

    NOAA's Digital Coast Academy has a wide variety of training opportunities devoted to the coastal management community. Coastal managers can access over a dozen instructor-led training courses and additional self-guided resources such as online modules, case studies, quick references, and videos to learn and build skills. These tried-and-true training programs have helped over 11,000 people in the past ten years.


    The training team for the Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials training has over 70 years combined experience in adaptation planning, risk communication, and nature based solutions. They are ready to help you work better and smarter by integrating sound planning processes into your work.

    • Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    • Friday, April 19, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual on 4/17 and 4/18 and in-person at a field site on 4/19
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    This three-day intensive workshop will provide wetland regulators and consultants with practical information and experience in using the 2014 update to the 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 rating system manual.

    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.


    This course will include two required virtual sessions on Zoom on 4/17 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) and 4/18 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm). Participants will visit sites with the instructor in Thurston County on 4/19 (9 am - 4:30 pm). The sites are located at the Woodland Creek Community Park in Lacey, WA and Capitol Lake Interpretive Park in Olympia, WA. Please note that it is mandatory to attend the virtual sessions on 4/17 and 4/18 and in-person field session on 4/19 in order to obtain your certification for the rating system (13.5 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points). The registration fee is $150.


    Lunch is provided.

     

    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.


    Link to rating system:
    https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1406029.html


    Instructor: 

    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.

    • Tuesday, April 23, 2024
    • Wednesday, May 01, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Virtual (via Zoom)
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    Using the 2021 Interagency Wetland Mitigation Guidance



    This class is designed for those who develop mitigation plans and for those who review and approve such plans. The training, which is divided into four modules, is based on the 2021 interagency document, "Wetland Mitigation in Washington State," Part 1, Agency Policies and Guidance. 


    This class provides an in-depth overview of the contents of Part 1. Topics include mitigation sequencing, site selection, compensation approaches and methods, determining the amount of compensation, buffers, and more. Several class exercises and poll questions allow participants to apply the concepts being taught.


    This course does NOT provide technical specifications for how to design or condition mitigation projects. Also, this training will include involve breakout rooms and groupwork. You will have about 1-3 hours of pre-work depending on your background knowledge. The pre-work will be provided to you 1 week before the training. Additionally, you will need a laptop or desktop to participate in this training.(11.0 CM Credits)


    Link to guidance: https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Wetlands/Mitigation/Interagency-guidance


    The registration fee is $105.

    The four virtual modules will be held on:

    1.Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    2.Monday, April 29, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    3.Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    4.Wednesday, May 01, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.



    Instructors

    Rick Mraz is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist who works as the Washington Department of Ecology Wetland Policy Lead. He began his career in wetlands work in 1987. He has worked as a field biologist and environmental planner with local and state agencies in Washington since 2001. Rick has degrees in Geology, Field Biology and Philosophy. 


    Patricia Johnson is a wetland specialist with the Washington Department of Ecology. She conducted Ecology's Washington State Wetland Mitigation Evaluation Study (Phase 1 and 2) and co-authored Wetlands in Washington - Volume 1: A Synthesis of the Science, the 2006 Interagency guidance document Wetland Mitigation in Washington State, as well as the 2021 update to Part 1. Patricia follows up on wetland mitigation projects to ensure compliance. Patricia has a master’s degree in environmental studies from the Evergreen State College. 


    Dana Mock is a wetland mitigation specialist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She coordinated the development of the 2006 interagency wetland mitigation guidance document "Wetland Mitigation in Washington State," as well as the 2021 update to Part 1. Dana tracks and follows up on wetland mitigation projects across Washington to ensure compliance with the conditions of Section 401 water quality certifications and Administrative Orders for non-federally regulated wetlands.



    • Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - 10441 Bayview Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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    This 1-day training will demonstrate the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s methods for conducting beach surveys and processing samples for Surf Smelt and Sand Lance spawn.  The training will include a classroom component with a presentation and hands-on demonstration of lab techniques. It will also include a field component with a demonstration and time to practice field collection and sample processing. The training is specifically designed for biologists who need to conduct forage fish surveys for regulatory purposes, such as to comply with the conditions of a WDFW, DNR, or ACoE permit. At the conclusion of training, participants will have knowledge of forage fish survey techniques and reporting requirements. (6 AICP CM Credits/CEP Points)

     

    Lunch will be provided.


    The registration fee is $105. 

    The class will be in person on April 24th, 2024 from 9 AM- 4:30 PM at Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 10441 Bayview Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. 


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarships to cover the registration fees. Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training after you register.



    Instructor:

    Wendel Raymond is a research scientist with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Science Team. Wendel joined the team in mid-February and will be working on a variety of nearshore projects including forage fish spawn surveys. Wendel earned his PhD in 2020 from University of Alaska Fairbanks where is studied subsistence harvest of sea otters and sea otter effects in seagrass communities in southeast Alaska. Since moving to Washington in late 2020, Wendel has been a research scientist at University of Washington where he has worked on a variety of projects including assessing the impact of the 2021 heatwave on co-managed shellfish, helped develop the new floating kelp bed area vital sign indicator for Puget Sound Partnership, and lead a watershed and algae monitoring program on San Juan Island. Wendel is excited to apply his experience and expertise to the Habitat Program’s mission through research and collaboration within and outside the agency.

    • Wednesday, May 08, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual - Zoom
    • 26
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    This course is primarily for local floodplain administrators and any other local public works, planning, or emergency management staff who may have responsibilities during or after a flooding event. The main objectives of this course are to educate people regarding their responsibilities post-flooding and about assistance available through the state and federal governments; identify barriers and needs and potential solutions to address them; and prepare communities for implementing what they have learned.


    This free course will be delivered in one 3 hour virtual Zoom session on May 8th, 2024 from 9 AM - 12 PM. 


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). 


    Instructors



    Kayla Eicholtz is a floodplain management planner with the Department of Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She provides technical assistance to local governments implementing the NFIP and assists in local floodplain planning efforts. Prior to joining Ecology, she worked in local emergency planning for the Washington Emergency Management Division. She has her B.S. in Environmental Science, a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus in ecology and conservation, and a Master of Public Affairs.


    Amanda Richardson is a senior floodplain management planner at the Washington Department of Ecology and serves as the state’s National Flood Insurance Program coordinator, working closely with FEMA Region 10. Amanda has worked on watershed health and regulatory stormwater and floodplain issues for 14 years at the state and local government levels, as well as with nonprofit organizations. She is originally from southern Idaho, has lived and worked all over the western U.S., and spent time overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal and as an English teacher in Thailand.


    Tim Cook manages disaster mitigation grant programs and coordinates disaster response and recovery services for state and federal agencies. He is also active in humanitarian and international development efforts, as well as local community service projects. He has over a decade of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of programs in the public and private sectors – especially ones focused on community development, at-risk population services, disaster preparednesss, and response/recovery.


    Joel Haarstad manages a section of nearly 60 full-time staff and more than 30 disaster reservists. Before joining the WA Emergency Management Division, Joel served in the military for 24 years. He has over 15 years of experience in management and leadership, including extensive experience leading projects and managing staff and operations in complex and rapidly changing environments.



    • Thursday, May 09, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Virtual - Zoom
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    This course is primarily for local floodplain administrators and any other local public works, planning, or emergency management staff who may have responsibilities during or after a flooding event. The main objectives of this course are to educate people regarding their responsibilities post-flooding and about assistance available through the state and federal governments; identify barriers and needs and potential solutions to address them; and prepare communities for implementing what they have learned.


    This free course will be delivered in one 3 hour virtual Zoom session on May 9th, 2024 from 1 PM-4 PM. 



    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). 


    Instructors


    Kayla Eicholtz is a floodplain management planner with the Department of Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She provides technical assistance to local governments implementing the NFIP and assists in local floodplain planning efforts. Prior to joining Ecology, she worked in local emergency planning for the Washington Emergency Management Division. She has her B.S. in Environmental Science, a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus in ecology and conservation, and a Master of Public Affairs.


    Amanda Richardson is a senior floodplain management planner at the Washington Department of Ecology and serves as the state’s National Flood Insurance Program coordinator, working closely with FEMA Region 10. Amanda has worked on watershed health and regulatory stormwater and floodplain issues for 14 years at the state and local government levels, as well as with nonprofit organizations. She is originally from southern Idaho, has lived and worked all over the western U.S., and spent time overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal and as an English teacher in Thailand.


    Tim Cook manages disaster mitigation grant programs and coordinates disaster response and recovery services for state and federal agencies. He is also active in humanitarian and international development efforts, as well as local community service projects. He has over a decade of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of programs in the public and private sectors – especially ones focused on community development, at-risk population services, disaster preparednesss, and response/recovery.


    Joel Haarstad manages a section of nearly 60 full-time staff and more than 30 disaster reservists. Before joining the WA Emergency Management Division, Joel served in the military for 24 years. He has over 15 years of experience in management and leadership, including extensive experience leading projects and managing staff and operations in complex and rapidly changing environments.



    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • Friday, May 17, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual on 5/15 and 5/16 and in-person at a field site on 5/17
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    This three-day intensive workshop will provide wetland regulators and consultants with practical information and experience in using the 2014 update to the 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 rating system manual.

    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.


    This course will include two required virtual sessions on Zoom on 5/15 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) and 5/16 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm). Participants will visit sites with the instructor in Thurston County on 5/17 (9 am - 4:30 pm). The sites are located at the Woodland Creek Community Park in Lacey, WA and Capitol Lake Interpretive Park in Olympia, WA. Please note that it is mandatory to attend the virtual sessions on 5/15 and 5/16 and in-person field session on 5/17 in order to obtain your certification for the rating system (13.5 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

     

    The registration fee is $150. 


    Lunch is provided.

     

    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.


    Link to rating system:
    https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1406029.html


    Instructor: 

    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.

    • Wednesday, May 22, 2024
    • Thursday, May 23, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
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    This two-day class is geared towards those who already have basic knowledge of plants, soils and hydrology and who design and implement compensatory mitigation and restoration projects, and/or those who  review  and  condition  mitigation  plans and want  more technical information. This class focuses on factors to consider when designing wetland projects and protocols to help ensure their success.



    Participants will learn:

          Factors to consider for site selection
          How to develop realistic site-specific goals and objectives and measurable performance standards
          Water (hydrology sources and potential hydroperiods - what to look for and evaluate)
          Soils (salvaging, amendments, compaction)
          Vegetation (source of plant material, salvaging, planting specifications, improving survival, establishing appropriate vegetation communities)
          Invasive species (techniques for control and maintenance)
          Habitat (design considerations)
          Plan specifications (mulches, irrigation, plant materials, habitat features)
          Construction and installation considerations
          Contingencies, maintenance, and monitoring


    Lunch will be provided both days. (12 AICP CM credits/ CEP Points)


    The registration fee is $400. 


    The two-day, in person course will be held on the following days:

    1.Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    2.Thursday, May 23, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM


    Class Location: Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503

     

    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.



    Instructors:

    Susan Buis: Susan is a restoration ecologist and native plant horticulturist currently working for the US Army Corps of Engineers and the WA State Dept of Transportation.  She is also co-founder and former co-owner of Sound Native Plants, an Olympia company that provides a full spectrum of restoration services including design, installation, native plant propagation, maintenance, and monitoring. Before founding her company in 1991, she worked for Yosemite and Olympic National Parks, where she developed and managed restoration projects and native plant propagation.  Ms. Buis has been teaching workshops in restoration design and installation to professional groups and agencies since 1996 and has published articles on creating restoration plant specifications in Hortus West and in Native Plants Journal.  She is a regular guest lecturer on native plant topics in the coastal NW.


    Lisa Palazzi: Lisa is an Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (SWS-PCP) and a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (SSSA).  She has over 32 years of professional experience evaluating wetlands, soils and hydrology in the Pacific Northwest.  Ms. Palazzi has provided expert advice and expert witness services on many hydric soils and wetlands hydrology functions in the Puget Sound region to many different municipalities and agencies.   She consistently receives high marks as a teacher from her students and from workshop participants in these subjects, and she has taught in many different settings, ranging from University-level certification courses to professional conference workshops and even as a guest speaker in elementary, middle school and high school classes.  Therefore, she is not only technically competent in her field of expertise, but capable of explaining that knowledge to a wide range of audiences.  She is familiar with the most common mistakes and misinterpretations of soils and hydrology characteristics made that can cause a restoration project to fail. 

    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • Thursday, May 30, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Skagit County. See the event details for more information.
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    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       

    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      

    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 28 and May 29 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)On May 30, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Skagit County with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. Lunch will be provided on the field day. 


    The registration fee is $150 (16 AICP CM credits/ CEP Points).


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

     

    Instructors


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  


    Zach Meyer came to Ecology in 2015 from the University of Washington where he got his Master’s Degree in Marine and Environmental affairs and taught introductory biology. At Ecology, Zach has served as a shoreline planner, wetland and shoreline specialist, and since June 2022 has had the role of Wetlands and Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead.


    Heather Rogers works in Ecology’s Headquarters Office, where she has been a fluvial geomorphologist for the Flood Unit since 2022. Her work is largely focused on channel migration zones and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and other state agencies. Heather has a MS in Geological Sciences and a professional certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington. Her background includes work in geomorphology, geohazards, wetlands, research, consulting, and the federal government.


    Leah Beckett is a Wetland Specialist with Ecology working out of the Northwest Region Office.  Prior to Ecology, Leah had roles with city, state, and federal governments in wetlands and hydrological research, and taught biology and ecology courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. She earned a Ph.D. and a M.S. in Wetland Ecology from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Ecology from Brevard College.


    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 King, 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.  




    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • Friday, May 31, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Skagit County. See the event details for more information.
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    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       

    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      

    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 28 and May 29 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)On May 31, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Skagit County with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. Lunch will be provided on the field day.


    The registration fee is $150 (16 AICP CM credits/ CEP Points).


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

     

    Instructors


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  


    Zach Meyer came to Ecology in 2015 from the University of Washington where he got his Master’s Degree in Marine and Environmental affairs and taught introductory biology. At Ecology, Zach has served as a shoreline planner, wetland and shoreline specialist, and since June 2022 has had the role of Wetlands and Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead.


    Heather Rogers works in Ecology’s Headquarters Office, where she has been a fluvial geomorphologist for the Flood Unit since 2022. Her work is largely focused on channel migration zones and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and other state agencies. Heather has a MS in Geological Sciences and a professional certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington. Her background includes work in geomorphology, geohazards, wetlands, research, consulting, and the federal government.


    Leah Beckett is a Wetland Specialist with Ecology working out of the Northwest Region Office.  Prior to Ecology, Leah had roles with city, state, and federal governments in wetlands and hydrological research, and taught biology and ecology courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. She earned a Ph.D. and a M.S. in Wetland Ecology from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Ecology from Brevard College.


    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 King, 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.  


    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • Thursday, May 30, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Thurston County. See the event details for more information.
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    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       



    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      

    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 28 and May 29 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)On May 30, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Thurston County with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. Lunch will be provided on the field day.


    The registration fee is $150 (16 AICP CM credits/ CEP Points).


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

     

    Instructors


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  


    Zach Meyer came to Ecology in 2015 from the University of Washington where he got his Master’s Degree in Marine and Environmental affairs and taught introductory biology. At Ecology, Zach has served as a shoreline planner, wetland and shoreline specialist, and since June 2022 has had the role of Wetlands and Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead.


    Heather Rogers works in Ecology’s Headquarters Office, where she has been a fluvial geomorphologist for the Flood Unit since 2022. Her work is largely focused on channel migration zones and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and other state agencies. Heather has a MS in Geological Sciences and a professional certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington. Her background includes work in geomorphology, geohazards, wetlands, research, consulting, and the federal government.


    Leah Beckett is a Wetland Specialist with Ecology working out of the Northwest Region Office.  Prior to Ecology, Leah had roles with city, state, and federal governments in wetlands and hydrological research, and taught biology and ecology courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. She earned a Ph.D. and a M.S. in Wetland Ecology from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Ecology from Brevard College.


    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 King, 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.  


    • Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • Thursday, May 30, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Yakima County. See the event details for more information.
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    Join waitlist


    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       



    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      

    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 28 and May 29 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). On May 30, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Yakima at Sportsman park with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. Lunch will be provided on the field day.


    The registration fee is $150 (16 AICP CM credits/ CEP Points).


    Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

     

    Instructors


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  


    Zach Meyer came to Ecology in 2015 from the University of Washington where he got his Master’s Degree in Marine and Environmental affairs and taught introductory biology. At Ecology, Zach has served as a shoreline planner, wetland and shoreline specialist, and since June 2022 has had the role of Wetlands and Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead.


    Heather Rogers works in Ecology’s Headquarters Office, where she has been a fluvial geomorphologist for the Flood Unit since 2022. Her work is largely focused on channel migration zones and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and other state agencies. Heather has a MS in Geological Sciences and a professional certificate in Wetland Science and Management from the University of Washington. Her background includes work in geomorphology, geohazards, wetlands, research, consulting, and the federal government.


    Leah Beckett is a Wetland Specialist with Ecology working out of the Northwest Region Office.  Prior to Ecology, Leah had roles with city, state, and federal governments in wetlands and hydrological research, and taught biology and ecology courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. She earned a Ph.D. and a M.S. in Wetland Ecology from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Ecology from Brevard College.


    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 King, 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.  


    Ryan Anderson worked for Ecology’s Water Quality Program from 1998 until 2010.  He managed floodplain restoration projects for the City of Yakima and Directed the Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council (WRC&D) between 2010 and 2023.  At the WRC&D Ryan oversaw projects related to Wildfire and Climate Resilience, Salmon Recovery, and Water Quality.  In 2023, Ryan returned to Ecology to work as a regional permitting specialist in for the Shorelines and Environmental Assistance Program.  Ryan completed a BS in Biology form Gonzaga University in 1996  and an MS in Environmental Science from Washington State University in 2008.



Past events

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Monday, March 11, 2024 Advanced Shoreline Permitting: No Net Loss and Mitigation - virtual
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 3/6, virtual
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 3/7, virtual
Thursday, February 08, 2024 Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Federal Consistency Review in Washington
Tuesday, February 06, 2024 Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP): Estuaries Explorer and Estuary Viewer Data Tools Training - virtual
Thursday, January 25, 2024 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Using the 2021 Interagency Wetland Mitigation Guidance - virtual
Monday, January 08, 2024 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #6 -Sea Level Rise Issues (self-paced training from January 8 - February 2)
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Navigating SEPA Modules 1-4 - virtual
Thursday, November 30, 2023 Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration of Wetland Projects
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Using the 2021 Interagency Wetland Mitigation Guidance - virtual
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 11/17 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, November 08, 2023 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs (field day on 11/9 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, November 07, 2023 Advanced Shoreline Permitting: No Net Loss and Mitigation - virtual
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 11/2 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 11/2 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 11/2 in Spokane County)
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 11/3 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 11/3 in Thurston County)
Thursday, October 26, 2023 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 10/20 in Thurston County)
Thursday, June 22, 2023 Riparian and Wetland Plant Identification in Central and Eastern WA
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Alternatives to Bulkheads: Course #5 - Techniques for Erosion Control, including Construction Materials and Maintenance
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs in Eastern WA (field day on 5/11 in Spokane)
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 5/4 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 5/4 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 5/4 in Spokane County)
Thursday, April 20, 2023 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey on 4/20/2023
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey on 4/19/2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 1 and Module 2
Wednesday, April 05, 2023 Alternatives to Bulkheads: Course #4 - Demonstration of Need, Risk Assessment, and Alternatives Analysis- virtual
Thursday, March 23, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #3 -How to Address Site Assessments for Design and Construction (virtual with field day in the North Sound on 3/24)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #3 -How to Address Site Assessments for Design and Construction (virtual with field day in the Mid-Sound on 3/24)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #3 -How to Address Site Assessments for Design and Construction (virtual with field day in the South Sound on 3/24)
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Using the 2021 Interagency Wetland Mitigation Guidance
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 3/16 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, March 08, 2023 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Monday, February 20, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #1 - General Concepts Related to Shorelines and Stabilization - self-paced training from February 20th - March 10th
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 PMEP Estuaries Explorer and Estuary Viewer Data Tools Training - virtual
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/22, virtual
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/23, virtual
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Coastal Inundation Mapping - in-person
Thursday, January 26, 2023 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage - virtual
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage - virtual
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 4: NonProject SEPA, Phased Review, Adopting Existing Documents- virtual
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 3: Conducting an Environmental Impact Statement Process - virtual
Thursday, January 12, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 2: Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting, and Appeals - virtual
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 1: Overview and Applicability - virtual
Tuesday, December 06, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 12/8 in Thurston County)
Thursday, December 01, 2022 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs (field day on 12/2 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 11/3 in Spokane)
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 10/13 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials - virtual
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 10/18, virtual
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 10/19, virtual
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey on 9/21/2022
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey on 9/20/2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 9/15 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 6/30 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 7/1 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 7/1 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 6/30 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 6/30 in Yakima County)
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage - virtual
Thursday, June 16, 2022 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs (field day on 6/17 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 07, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 6/9 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, June 01, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 6/3 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Coastal High Hazard Areas - virtual
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #2 - An overview of Local, State and Federal Permit Requirements - virtual
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program - virtual
Friday, April 01, 2022 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #1 - General Concepts Related to Shorelines and Stabilization - self-paced training from April 1 - May 11
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Facilitation Basics for Coastal Managers - virtual
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Thursday, February 24, 2022 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/16 - virtual
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/17 - virtual
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials - virtual
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Tuesday, December 07, 2021 Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program - virtual
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 12/2)
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 12/3)
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Navigating SEPA 2 - Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting, and Appeals
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Navigating SEPA 1 - Overview and Applicability
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 10/7)
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 10/7)
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 10/8)
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey - virtual w/ an in-person field session (8:30am-12:00pm)
Thursday, August 05, 2021 Introduction to Ecology’s New Lead Agency SEPA Record Submittal Portal
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Introduction to Ecology’s New Lead Agency SEPA Record Submittal Portal
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Introduction to Ecology’s New Lead Agency SEPA Record Submittal Portal
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual w/ field option
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual w/ field option
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Planning Effective Projects for Coastal Communities - virtual
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program - virtual
Wednesday, May 05, 2021 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 4: NonProject SEPA, Phased Review, Adopting Existing Documents
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 3: Conducting an Environmental Impact Statement Process
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 2: Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting, and Appeals
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 1: Overview and Applicability
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 RESERVED: Mailing address registration WRS (March 17-26)
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 Mailing Address Registration: RESERVED for registrants of Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (March 3-12)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 How to Plan and Facilitate an Engaging Virtual Meeting
Monday, December 07, 2020 Wetland Classification - virtual
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Tuesday, November 03, 2020 Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement - virtual
Wednesday, October 07, 2020 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual w/ solo field visit
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 CANCELLED-Eelgrass Delineation Training
Monday, June 22, 2020 CANCELLED-Eelgrass Delineation Training
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 POSTPONED-Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 POSTPONED-Wetland Classification
Friday, May 22, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, May 21, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Thursday, May 07, 2020 CANCELLED-Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 POSTPONED-Planning Effective Projects
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 CANCELLED-Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration Projects
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 POSTPONED-Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Tuesday, March 03, 2020 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, February 06, 2020 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Tuesday, February 04, 2020 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, January 16, 2020 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, December 04, 2019 Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities
Friday, November 22, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington (Intended for River Restorationists)
Tuesday, November 05, 2019 Environmental Negotiations
Friday, November 01, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, October 09, 2019 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 CANCELLED - Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs in Eastern WA
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers
Thursday, September 12, 2019 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, July 09, 2019 Riparian and Wetland Plant Identification in Central and Eastern WA
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Using the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines for Marine Shoreline Stabilization
Thursday, June 06, 2019 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration Projects
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Thursday, May 09, 2019 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Tuesday, May 07, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, May 01, 2019 Planning and Facilitating Collaborative Meetings
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration Projects
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 Planning Effective Projects
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, March 06, 2019 Plant Identification in Central and Eastern Washington Habitats
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Environmental Negotiations
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement
Thursday, November 08, 2018 Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, October 03, 2018 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Lower Your Risk: Taking the Mystery out of Cultural Resource Management
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington
Friday, June 29, 2018 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Thursday, June 28, 2018 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, June 06, 2018 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration
Thursday, May 31, 2018 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark in Eastern WA
Thursday, May 17, 2018 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, May 08, 2018 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement
Thursday, March 15, 2018 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Thursday, March 08, 2018 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, February 15, 2018 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Monday, January 29, 2018 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Environmental Negotiations
Monday, October 16, 2017 Planning and Facilitating Collaborative Meetings
Thursday, October 12, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Thursday, October 05, 2017 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, October 04, 2017 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Wednesday, June 07, 2017 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Tuesday, June 06, 2017 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, May 25, 2017 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Enhancing Your Presentations: Additional Techniques for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, May 02, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Thursday, April 20, 2017 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Thursday, April 13, 2017 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark in Eastern WA
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, March 16, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Wednesday, February 01, 2017 Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, January 19, 2017 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 How to Communicate about Sea Level Rise
Tuesday, December 06, 2016 Planning Effective Projects
Tuesday, November 08, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, November 03, 2016 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Thursday, October 13, 2016 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, October 05, 2016 Identifying Wetlands of High Conservation Value Using Vegetation Classification and the Ecological Integrity Assessment (EIA)
Wednesday, October 05, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Shoreline Management and Stabilization Using Vegetation (Updated!)
Thursday, June 09, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, June 07, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, June 02, 2016 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration (Updated!)
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Planning and Facilitating Collaborative Meetings (Updated!)
Wednesday, May 04, 2016 Shoreline Management and Stabilization Using Vegetation (Updated!)
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, April 07, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Environmental Negotiations (Eastern WA)
Wednesday, March 02, 2016 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Environmental Negotiations
Thursday, February 18, 2016 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Wednesday, February 03, 2016 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Monday, January 25, 2016 High Resolution Change Detection: Tracking Land Cover Change (BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOON)
Monday, January 25, 2016 High Resolution Change Detection: Tracking Land Cover Change (MORNING SESSION ONLY)
Thursday, January 14, 2016 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Tuesday, December 01, 2015 Climate Adaptation for Coastal Communities
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, October 08, 2015 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington
Thursday, May 28, 2015 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration (Updated!)
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Environmental Negotiations
Wednesday, May 06, 2015 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, April 16, 2015 What's New in the Updated Version (2014) of the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, March 12, 2015 What's New in the Updated Version (2014) of the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington - $95
Thursday, March 05, 2015 How to Administer Development Permits in Eastern Washington’s Shorelines - $75
Thursday, February 26, 2015 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - $125
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Wetlands 101 for Local Planners (webinar) - $25
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - $190
Thursday, February 05, 2015 Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - $95
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Wetlands 101 for Local Planners (webinar) - $25

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