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Last Ran: October 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2009
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This course is eligible for continuing education credits toward the Society of Wetland Scientists’ Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certificate Program.
Learn the methods of the experts! This four-day course will introduce you to delineating wetlands using the Federal Interagency Wetland Delineation Manual, which is required for use in New Jersey. Techniques taught will also be applicable to individuals interested in using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual.
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NOTE: We require that you complete Vegetation Identification prior to attending the 4-day Methodology of Delineating Wetlands class.
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Basking Ridge, NJ (Day 1-3) and Cream Ridge, NJ (Day 4).
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Course Description
Learn how to recognize key indicators of wetlands (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and other signs of wetland hydrology) and how to use them to follow the delineation methods outlined in the manual. Immediately apply criteria learned in the classroom while performing wetland determinations during team field exercises.
Features of Wetland Indicators
- Vegetation: Analyze plant communities and identify dominant plants and indicators of hydrophytic vegetation
- Soils: Identify sandy and non-sandy hydric soils based on the National List of hydric soil field indicators
- Hydrology: Recognize direct and indirect indicators
NOTE: The Corps Regional supplements for the Atlantic Coastal Plain and Northeast-Northcentral Regions will not be covered in this class. If you are interested in learning more about these supplements, please register for our Advanced Wetland Delineation being held in Spring 2010. under course description.
NOTE: Methodology for Delineating Wetlands and Hydric Soils have been combined into one course. If you previously attended one of these programs, and are looking to attend the remaining program only, please contact our registration department directly.
NOTE: This is not an introductory course.
For an introductory course, please enroll in our Introduction to Wetland Identification course and opt to take Methodology for Delineating Wetlands in Spring 2010 when you are more prepared.
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Prerequisites & Recommendations:
Prerequisite: Completion of Vegetation Identification for Delineating Wetlands is required prior to attending this course.
Required Textbook
Wetland Indicators: A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification, and Mapping [ISBN 0873718925] Ralph W. Tiner - $75
Recommended Textbook
Munsell Soil Color Chart - $125
You may purchase either of these textbooks on your own or through our office with your registration. They will be given to you on day one of the course.
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Faculty
Ralph Tiner, M.S., M.P.A. has over 30 years of practical experience in wetland delineation and has written extensively on the subject. He has written several field guides including: Field Guide to Non-tidal Wetland Identification, Maine Wetlands and Their Boundaries, A Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Northeastern United States, and In Search of Swampland, as well as Wetland Indicators: A Guide to Wetland Identification, Delineation, Classification, and Mapping.
Peter Veneman, Ph.D. is recognized nationally for his expertise in hydric soils identification and wetland delineation. He has written prolifically about wetland soils and their formation, and co-authored Hydric Soils of New England with Ralph Tiner. He is currently Professor of Soil Science at the University of Massachusetts.
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Related Courses of Interest
For an introductory course, enroll in our Introduction to Wetland Identification course
If you have already taken the Wetland Delineation programs, update your knowledge in our Advanced Wetland Delineation course
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Attention U.S. Veterans:
This course was approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training
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