Wetland Delineation

Start Date

01/31/2023

End Date

01/31/2025

Description

This 3-hour course focuses on wetland delineation for design professionals. The course begins with a discussion on wetland identification and characteristics before diving into the specifics regarding delineation methods, including data collection, onsite investigations and more. An interactive workshop of sample wetland delineations will be utilized.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants
Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to identify wetlands through an understanding of wetland soils, hydrology and vegetation, and utilize USACE Wetland Delination Manual.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to understand the importance of wetlands and deepwater aquatic habitats and the roles they play in water quality, conveyance and storage.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to collect data, describe the size and location of a parcel, and perform onsite investigations for a wetland delineation.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to make comprehensive determinations, discuss atypical situations and solutions, and participate in a sample delineation workshop.

Instructors

Autry Akins & Taylor Sturm

Course Codes

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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