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• How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 20, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, June 21, 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey
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    0

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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.  Field visits to each of the SMA water types will give you the opportunity to apply the methods discussed in the classroom.        
  

                         

  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?

  (12 AICP CM Credits / CEP Points)

   

  Lunch is provided.
  

   

  Instructors:  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.   

  
  

  Rick Mraz is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist who works as a Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead. He began his career in wetlands work in Lee County, Florida in 1987. He has worked as a field biologist and environmental planner with local, state and federal agencies in Washington since 2001. Rick has degrees in Geology, Field Biology and Philosophy.

  
  

  Lynn Schmidt is the Department of Ecology’s Statewide Flood Engineer, focusing on reducing flood risks to communities while enhancing natural floodplain functions. Her career has spanned a wide range of topics within the environmental and hydraulics engineering fields, including hydraulic modeling, river restoration, floodplain management, stormwater management, environmental investigations, and monitoring. Lynn holds a BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Environmental Engineering, and is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager.
  

  
  

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• WAITING LIST: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 20, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, June 21, 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey

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• Eelgrass Delineation Training

  • When
    Thursday, June 28, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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  This full-day course is designed for consultants and others who work with projects that may involve eelgrass, and who need to have a basic understanding of eelgrass biology, distribution, mapping and delineation.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Course topics will include the following:
  

  • Eelgrass biology
  • Eelgrass functions and ecosystem services
  • Species identification
  • Distribution patterns
  • Methods for mapping eelgrass
  • Delineation of eelgrass bed boundaries using the new Corps eelgrass delineation guidance

  The class will consist of a half-day classroom session in the morning, followed by a half-day of field exercises designed to familiarize participants with the new Corps of Engineers Eelgrass Delineation guidance. Class participants should expect to encounter wet conditions, soft sediments, with a fair amount of walking to and from the parking lot and tidal flats.

  
  

  (6.0 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

   

  Lunch is provided.
  
  Instructor: Dr. Deborah Shafer Nelson is a Biologist with the Seattle District Army Corps of Engineers. She has had experience in seagrass research and management since 1992. She recently developed the eelgrass delineation guidance methodology that is currently being used by Seattle District Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory. Her research expertise includes seagrass physiology, habitat requirements, restoration, functional assessment, impact assessment, interactions between native and introduced seagrasses in the PNW, and the potential effect of climate change on PNW seagrass distribution. Dr. Nelson is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and technical notes.

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• Eelgrass Delineation Training

  • When
    Friday, June 29, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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    1

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  This full-day course is designed for consultants and others who work with projects that may involve eelgrass, and who need to have a basic understanding of eelgrass biology, distribution, mapping and delineation.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Course topics will include the following:
  

  • Eelgrass biology
  • Eelgrass functions and ecosystem services
  • Species identification
  • Distribution patterns
  • Methods for mapping eelgrass
  • Delineation of eelgrass bed boundaries using the new Corps eelgrass delineation guidance

  The class will consist of a half-day classroom session in the morning, followed by a half-day of field exercises designed to familiarize participants with the new Corps of Engineers Eelgrass Delineation guidance. Class participants should expect to encounter wet conditions, soft sediments, with a fair amount of walking to and from the parking lot and tidal flats.

  
  

  (6.0 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

   

  Lunch is provided.
  
  Instructor: Dr. Deborah Shafer Nelson is a Biologist with the Seattle District Army Corps of Engineers. She has had experience in seagrass research and management since 1992. She recently developed the eelgrass delineation guidance methodology that is currently being used by Seattle District Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory. Her research expertise includes seagrass physiology, habitat requirements, restoration, functional assessment, impact assessment, interactions between native and introduced seagrasses in the PNW, and the potential effect of climate change on PNW seagrass distribution. Dr. Nelson is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and technical notes.

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• WAITING LIST: Eelgrass Delineation Training

  • When
    Friday, June 29, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon

  Register

  

  
  

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

  
  

  (The waiting list also helps us know how much demand there is for a course.)

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