Product Description
Step into the realm of proficient wetland assessment with our all-encompassing “USACE Wetland Delineation with Regional Supplements” certification course. Tailored to accommodate professionals from varied environmental fields, this course presents the flexibility to choose from online, in-person, or a blended learning format, catering to different learning preferences and schedules. Designed for environmental consultants, regulatory personnel, land developers, and scientists, this certification offers rigorous training in accordance with the standards set by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Key Features:
- Multi-Format Learning: Opt for the fully online version for convenience, attend in-person sessions for hands-on experience, or combine both approaches with our blended learning option.
- Curriculum Excellence: Engage with modules that meticulously cover the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual alongside the crucial insights provided by regional supplements for a comprehensive understanding.
- Practical Field Techniques: Apply your knowledge in the field with in-person training sessions (available in the blended and in-person formats) led by experienced wetland professionals.
- Dynamic Online Resources: Access a wealth of digital resources, including video tutorials, virtual field trips, interactive case studies, and real-time webinars.
- Expert Instruction: Benefit from the wisdom of seasoned wetland delineators and environmental scientists who bring their real-world expertise to the classroom and the field.
- Professional Network Building: Join a community of like-minded professionals and foster connections that go beyond the course.
- Accredited Certification: Achieve a recognized certification that verifies your expertise in USACE wetland delineation, complete with the knowledge of how to effectively apply regional supplements.
- Continuing Education Recognition: Earn CEUs or PDHs that contribute to your professional development and credentials in environmental science and policy.
Learning Outcomes:
Course graduates will be equipped to:
- Conduct wetland delineations with precision using the USACE manual and understand the specific considerations required by regional supplements.
- Recognize and document critical wetland indicators, adapting to different regional ecosystems as guided by the supplements.
- Navigate the legal and practical elements of wetland regulation for project planning and compliance.
- Create detailed reports and documentation suitable for submission to regulatory agencies.
Who This Course Is For:
This comprehensive certification is ideal for professionals seeking to either gain new skills or update existing expertise in wetland delineation. It serves environmental consultants, government regulators, land-use planners, and ecological researchers who must ensure that their work aligns with current environmental regulations and best practices.
Choose your preferred course format and join our “USACE Wetland Delineation with Regional Supplements” certification to secure your status as a proficient and knowledgeable wetland professional. Whether through the convenience of online learning, the tangible experience of in-person classes, or the integrated approach of a blended format, you will emerge as a trusted expert in wetland delineation.
Online:
- With the Swamp School Wetland Delineation training online, you can earn your certification in 16 weeks or less. The workshop covers standard wetland training and includes the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetlands Manual, and you can choose any or all of the 10 Regional Supplements to get trained on. We cover the conceptual framework of the wetland indicators as well as the regulatory context, court decisions, and related laws. Students can complete the 12 modules at their own pace and can coordinate the fieldwork with their instructor. The class concludes with a review of your fieldwork and a final exam. The online class includes an additional section on winter wetland delineation tips and tricks.
Blended:
- This course provides the convenience of taking the class online while providing in-person field training with our instructors. Students will complete the video lectures online and then join us for a 2-day hands-on training workshop at our field office in North Carolina.
In-Person:
- This training includes a 4-day field and classroom workshop. In the classroom, we will present the specific refinements to the 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual. The first two days in the classroom will consist of lectures discussing the wetland delineation methodology. During the field portion of the class, we will complete several data points using the new Regional Supplement data forms. Sites have been selected to focus on the appropriate Regional Supplements and the local environmental conditions.
Swamp Field Kit Included!
Locations:
North Carolina Location: Swamp School Wetland Training Center, 315 S Salem St., Suite 310, Apex, NC 27502
Pennsylvania Location: Beaver County Conservation District, 156 Cowpath Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Georgia Location: Newman Wetland Center, 2755 Freeman Rd, Hampton, GA 30228
Materials Needed for Class:
You will need to provide the following items for this class:
- Munsell Soil Color Chart
- Soil auger or spade
- Local plant field guides
- Digital camera
Instructor:
These classes are taught by different instructors.
- Online:
- Walt Milowic & Lori Reese
- In-Person:
- Marc Seelinger
- Greg Price
- Blended:
- Lori Reese, Reina Kornmayer, & Marc Seelinger
PWS Pre-Approval:
This course has been pre-approved by the Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP) as meeting standards for content and instruction and, upon successful completion, has been judged to be immediately eligible to receive credits and/or points toward SWSPCP Professional Certification or SWSPCP Professional.
