Methodology for Delineating Wetlands

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May 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010
8:30am - 5:00pm

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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Fees

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

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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Prerequisites & Recommendations:

Prerequisite: Completion of Vegetation Identification for Delineating Wetlands is required prior to attending this course.

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 ourAdvanced Wetland Delineation being held June 10 and 11, 2010  - Course Code: EH0403CA10.

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.

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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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