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

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

   

  Rebecca Rothwell has a BS in biology from the University of Puget Sound (2002) and a master’s of environmental studies from The Evergreen State College (2010). She has worked for Ecology since 2008, doing wetland mitigation compliance, wetland and shoreland permitting, assistance with CAO and SMP updates, OHWM determinations, and technical assistance with local governments.
  

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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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• Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach

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

  Rebecca Rothwell has a BS in biology from the University of Puget Sound (2002) and a master’s of environmental studies from The Evergreen State College (2010). She has worked for Ecology since 2008, doing wetland mitigation compliance, wetland and shoreland permitting, assistance with CAO and SMP updates, OHWM determinations, and technical assistance with local governments.
  

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• WAITING LIST: Selecting Wetland Mitigation Plans

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

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

  • When
    Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lacey Community Center, Lacey
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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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• WAITING LIST: 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

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• Environmental Negotiations

  • Start
    Tuesday, November 27, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, November 29, 2018
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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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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• WAITING LIST: Environmental Negotiations

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

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