Start Date
06/14/2024
End Date
06/14/2024
Description
This 6.5-hour course examines federal wetlands science, law, and enforcement in light of the ruling in the Supreme Court the case of Sackett v. EPA, which narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act by changing how "waters of the United States" are classified. The course will also focus on wetland identification, preservation, restoration, creation, enhancement, benefits, and ethical issues related to wetland development.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
6.50
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to define wetlands, describe how wetlands are identified, reference federal wetlands laws and identify implementing and enforcement entities.
Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to review strategies and techniques for wetland preservation, restoration and enhancement, and discuss the methods, benefits and drawbacks to wetland creation.
Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to discuss onsite and in-kind restoration techniques and the related hydrological considerations.
Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to discuss ethical issues related to wetland preservation and development such as acting in the best interest of the public and finding alternatives to wetlands destruction, such as preservation in development plans and convincing clients to preserve and restore wetlands.
Instructors
Dylan DeRouen, Brianna Schroder, Austin Scarborough, Mark Dilley, Matt Schweisberg
Course Codes
W061424WTLDPS
Provider
HalfMoon Education Inc.