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• Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP) Estuary & Nearshore Habitat Viewer and Estuary Explorer Data Tools Training- virtual

  • Start
    Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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  • End
    Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom
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  The training will cover the use and utility of the Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP) online spatial data and web-based mapping tools: Estuary & Nearshore Habitat Viewer and Estuary Explorer. PMEP's tools allow users to explore and filter data on a regional scale, for conservation and restoration planning and management, and on a local scale where specific planning site information may be limited. The tools provide easy access to compiled geographic and biophysical information on estuaries and nearshore fish habitats of California, Oregon, and Washington. PMEP's spatial framework integrates standardized data across the partnership's geographic scope and its four defined ecoregions: Salish Sea; Pacific Northwest Coast; Central California, and the Southern California Bight. Data themes in the framework include nearshore zones, nearshore substrate habitat, nearshore biotic habitat, current and historical estuary extent, estuarine biotic habitat, eelgrass extent, presence of fifteen focal estuarine fish species, and an indirect assessment of tidal wetland losses incorporating restored tidal wetlands data.  

  
  

  Participants will receive background information on PMEP's spatial data framework and learn how to navigate and answer conservation planning queries through hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to download data from the tools and how to upload datasets to the tool for customized mapping needs. The training will occur on two consecutive mornings over the Teams platform: January 14 and 15 from 10AM to 12PM (4 CM AICP Credits/ CEP Points)

  
  

  Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the data sets available in the PMEP Data Tools
  • Understand the limitations of the data sets available
  • Demonstrate the ability to compare two estuaries' characteristics: biotic components, vulnerability, wetland loss, restoration acreage
  • Determine where restoration would benefit selected fish species in two estuaries.
  • Identify which estuaries are low-risk and high-risk of habitat degradation.
  • Determine where conservation/protection of existing tidal swamp could occur
  • Demonstrate how to maneuver around the Tidal Wetland Loss Assessment data
  • Demonstrate the ability to upload and use own datasets within the Estuary and Nearshore Viewer
  • Demonstrate the ability to download compiled data
  • Determine an estuary baseline extent
  • Identify biotopes within the nearshore

  
  

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.
  

  
  

  Instructors:

  Kate Sherman specializes in compiling, managing, and analyzing marine and coastal spatial data. With over 15 years of experience, she has led numerous spatial analysis projects, encompassing stakeholder outreach and interviews, fieldwork, literature reviews, data compilation and standardization, data analysis, report writing, and cartography. Her skill in engaging with stakeholders and partners, along with her clear communication of project results, enables her to successfully achieve project goals.

  
  

  Kate is currently part of the GIS team at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, where she is the data steward for the Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP) and manager of the National Fish Habitat Partnership project tracking database. Her work includes a  eelgrass distribution data, nearshore habitatdata, a HUB for data on barriers to tidal connectivity, an application highlighting observations of European Green Crab observations on the West Cost, and a National Dashboard of conservation and restoration projects and their accomplishments.

  
  

  Kate has a B.S. from Skidmore College in Environmental Science and Business Management, an M.S. in Marine Resource Management with a certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing from Oregon State University, and is a PADI-certified Divemaster.

  
  

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• Alternatives to Bulkheads: Course #5 - Techniques for Erosion Control, including Construction Materials and Maintenance (virtual)

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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  • End
    Thursday, January 23, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)
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  This course will explore the range of erosion control measures and restoration techniques applicable to Washington state shorelines as described in the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines and developed for the Puget Sound region. Descriptions of each of the techniques and where they are appropriate to use will be discussed. The course will also cover the effects of these techniques, provide design examples, and present successful and unsuccessful examples. Included are construction materials, methods, and maintenance. The purpose of this course is to familiarize attendees with various technical assistance and support options.

   (6 AICP CM Credits/CEP Points).

  
  

  This course is offered as part of a series of six courses related to Alternatives to Bulkheads. Courses 1-4 will be offered during fall 2024 and Courses 5-6 will be offered during winter 2025. These courses are endorsed by the Shore Friendly program and the content is consistent with Shore Friendly recommended practices. Here is a link to more information. 

  
  

  Please email the Coastal Training Program (ecyrectpadmin@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, the program can offer a couple of scholarships to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

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  Kathy Ketteridge, PhD, PE, is a coastal engineer with Blue Coast Engineering. Her background includes civil engineering, coastal engineering, hydrodynamic modeling, and restoration projects. She has completed many complex modeling efforts for remediation projects in the Pacific NW, British Columbia, and New York State. Kathy lives in Bellingham and has been a co-owner of Blue Coast since 2020.

  
  

  Susan Buis: Susan is a restoration ecologist and native plant horticulturist currently working for the US Army Corps of Engineers and the WA State Dept of Transportation.  She is also co-founder and former co-owner of Sound Native Plants, an Olympia company that provides a full spectrum of restoration services including design, installation, native plant propagation, maintenance, and monitoring. Before founding her company in 1991, she worked for Yosemite and Olympic National Parks, where she developed and managed restoration projects and native plant propagation.  Ms. Buis has been teaching workshops in restoration design and installation to professional groups and agencies since 1996 and has published articles on creating restoration plant specifications in Hortus West and in Native Plants Journal.  She is a regular guest lecturer on native plant topics in the coastal NW.
  

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• Navigating the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

  • Start
    Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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  • End
    Thursday, February 06, 2025
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    4 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)
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  Navigating SEPA Modules 1-4 - virtual

  
  

  The online State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) training series will be presented by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The four-session series is designed to provide participants with a general overview of the purpose of SEPA, the procedural requirements of the rules, and how SEPA can be used in decision-making. 

  
  

  Module 1: Overview and Applicability  will cover the statutory overview and purpose of the Act as well as when it is required for agency decision-making.  It will cover agency roles and responsibilities – including the designation of the SEPA lead agency.  This session also addresses SEPA exemptions and a discussion of when there are exceptions to those exemptions. Here is a recording of the training from April 13, 2021 of Module 1.

  
  

  Module 2: Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting will covers the basic environmental review and analysis process with a focus on SEPA for projects such as general development proposals, industrial projects, and infrastructure construction.  We’ll discuss the Environmental Checklist, supplemental information, significant impacts, threshold determination (DNS, MDNS, or DS).  We’ll also cover inter-agency distribution, public notice and the SEPA Register as well as tips on how to review and comment on other agencies’ documents.  The general SEPA appeal options will be addressed with time for question and answer about various agency-specific options. Here is a recording of the training from April 15, 2021.  

  
  

  Module 3: Conducting an Environmental Impact Statement Process will cover the statutory overview and purpose of the Act as well as when it is required for agency decision-making.  It will cover agency roles and responsibilities – including the designation of the SEPA lead agency.  This session also addresses SEPA exemptions and a discussion of when there are exceptions to those exemptions. Here is a recording of the training from April 20, 2021. 

  
  

  Module 4: Options for SEPA Implementation will provide more time for Q & A but also go into more depth on how to analyze indirect impacts for a programmatic or “nonproject” SEPA review.  This also leads into some procedural steps related to phased review and how to adopt previously prepared SEPA and NEPA documents. Here is the recording of the training from April 22nd, 2021. 

  
  

  10 AICP credits/CEP Points

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

  Instructor:

  Fran Sant is a senior environmental planner for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She has been providing SEPA technical assistance and working on SEPA rulemaking since joining Ecology in 2012. Prior to joining Ecology Fran was with the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Assistance and Innovation.  

  
  

  Sarah Cassal is a planner for the SEPA Unit providing technical assistance and implementing rulemaking for Ecology. She has worked at Ecology since 2006 and has a background focusing in environmental review, shoreline management and water quality issues.

  
  

  Meg Bommarito is the lead planner for Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She has worked at Ecology since 2006 and works to support the environmental review process.

  
  

  
  

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• Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities

  • When
    Thursday, February 13, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - 10441 Bayview Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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  Coastal communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation strategies, but many are unsure where to begin. Attend this course to gain a thorough grounding and practical skills for incorporating adaptation strategies into planning processes. Time in class is provided to practice applying what you’ve learned, and opportunities for local collaboration and next steps are emphasized through discussion, participant activities, and local speakers and examples.

  
  

  The course is designed for planners, public works staff, floodplain managers, hazard mitigation planners, sustainability managers, emergency managers, community groups, members of civic organizations, and coastal resource managers.

  
  

  Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the basic elements of an adaptation planning framework to organize future preparedness efforts
  • Translate climate science into impacts on local community assets
  • Determine local vulnerabilities based on an existing assessment or hazard visualization tool
  • Interpret and apply results of a vulnerability assessment to inform adaptation priorities
  • Identify, compare, and prioritize locally relevant adaptation strategies and actions
  • Organize adaptation options into a cohesive long-term strategy using an adaptation pathways approach

  Lunch will be provided (7 AICP credits/CEP Points).

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

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  NOAA's Digital Coast Academy has a wide variety of training opportunities devoted to the coastal management community. Coastal managers can access over a dozen instructor-led training courses and additional self-guided resources such as online modules, case studies, quick references, and videos to learn and build skills. These tried-and-true training programs have helped over 11,000 people in the past ten years.

  
  

  The training team for the Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials training has over 70 years combined experience in adaptation planning, risk communication, and nature based solutions. They are ready to help you work better and smarter by integrating sound planning processes into your work.

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• Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person on 2/19/2025

  • When
    Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mt Vernon
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  This one-day class will emphasize winter field character identification of the wetland species and associated upland buffer species found in the Puget lowland region of Washington (approximately 12 trees and 60 shrubs, including willows). Class instruction will be oriented towards the needs of shoreline planners, delineators, and those involved with Ordinary High Water Mark determinations, and restoration.

  
  

  The format will be a lecture/laboratory setup and taxa examined will include common lowland, freshwater (and a few estuarine) species. Fresh material will be provided if in season, and winter characteristics (buds, leaf scars, pith, and bark) will be covered in the winter season. Each class will begin with a short lecture covering the terminology and salient morphological characteristics needed for a taxonomic identification of the species of choice, field characteristics, some ecological aspects of the species’ common habitat, commonly associated species, distribution, potential use for restoration purposes, and any special ecological requirements. Lecture materials will include drawings, slides, and plant material. (6.5 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

  
  

  Lunch is provided. 

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.
  

  
  

  Suggested texts: Cooke. 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Seattle Audubon. Available through University Books Store, Audubon Books Store and Amazon.com.

  
  

  Not required but recommended. (Dr. Cooke will supply much of the information) Gilkey, Halen. Winter Twigs. revised Edition: A Wintertime Key to Deciduous Trees and Shrubs of Northwest Oregon and Western Washington.

  
  

  Instructor: Dr. Sarah Cooke specializes in wetland creation, restoration and enhancement projects, both in design and implementation. She excels in permitting assistance on the local, state, and national level. She has conducted scientific research on wetland ecosystems for the Puget Sound Wetland and Stormwater Management Manual. Her expertise includes restoration designs, wetland inventories, wetland delineation, OHWM studies, baseline studies, impact assessments, monitoring programs, rare plant surveys, soil surveys, vegetation mapping, and watershed analysis in the region.
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person on 2/20/2025

  • When
    Thursday, February 20, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mt Vernon
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  This one-day class will emphasize winter field character identification of the wetland species and associated upland buffer species found in the Puget lowland region of Washington (approximately 12 trees and 60 shrubs, including willows). Class instruction will be oriented towards the needs of shoreline planners, delineators, and those involved with Ordinary High Water Mark determinations, and restoration.

  
  

  The format will be a lecture/laboratory setup and taxa examined will include common lowland, freshwater (and a few estuarine) species. Fresh material will be provided if in season, and winter characteristics (buds, leaf scars, pith, and bark) will be covered in the winter season. Each class will begin with a short lecture covering the terminology and salient morphological characteristics needed for a taxonomic identification of the species of choice, field characteristics, some ecological aspects of the species’ common habitat, commonly associated species, distribution, potential use for restoration purposes, and any special ecological requirements. Lecture materials will include drawings, slides, and plant material. (6.5 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

  
  

  Lunch is provided. 

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.
  

  
  

  Suggested texts: Cooke. 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Seattle Audubon. Available through University Books Store, Audubon Books Store and Amazon.com.

  
  

  Not required but recommended. (Dr. Cooke will supply much of the information) Gilkey, Halen. Winter Twigs. revised Edition: A Wintertime Key to Deciduous Trees and Shrubs of Northwest Oregon and Western Washington.

  
  

  Instructor: Dr. Sarah Cooke specializes in wetland creation, restoration and enhancement projects, both in design and implementation. She excels in permitting assistance on the local, state, and national level. She has conducted scientific research on wetland ecosystems for the Puget Sound Wetland and Stormwater Management Manual. Her expertise includes restoration designs, wetland inventories, wetland delineation, OHWM studies, baseline studies, impact assessments, monitoring programs, rare plant surveys, soil surveys, vegetation mapping, and watershed analysis in the region.
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person

  • Start
    Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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  • End
    Thursday, February 27, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mt Vernon
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  The two-day class will emphasize field character identification of the most common freshwater, estuarine wetland, and associated upland buffer species found in the Puget lowland region of Washington State. The format will be a lecture/laboratory setup. Ample dried material will be available for everyone to practice their keying skills.

  
  

  Each class will begin with a short lecture covering the terminology and salient morphological characteristics needed for a taxonomic identification of the species of choice, field characteristics, some ecological aspects of the species’ common habitat, commonly associated species, distribution, potential use for restoration purposes, and any special ecological requirements. Lecture materials will include drawings, slides, and dried plant material. The class instruction will be oriented towards the needs of shoreline planners, delineators, OHWM determinations, and restoration ecologists.

   (14 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points)

  
  

  Lunch is provided.

  
  

  Recommended text: There is a second edition of Hitchcock and Cronquist published in 2018 and edited by David Giblin, Ben Ledger, Peter Zika and Richard Olmstead. That would be preferred if you can get it. If not bring the older version.

  
  

  Hitchcock, c. 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press.

  
  

  If you have or can get a hold of a copy of A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon Sarah Cooke (Ed) 1997. It is out of print but there will be a few copies to share. Much of the material Dr. Cooke discusses is in this book.

  
  

  Please bring a plant dissecting kit (at least a pair of forceps and dissecting needle).

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructor: Dr. Sarah Cooke specializes in wetland creation, restoration and enhancement projects, both in design and implementation. She excels in permitting assistance on the local, state, and national level. She has conducted scientific research on wetland ecosystems for the Puget Sound Wetland and Stormwater Management Manual. Her expertise includes restoration designs, wetland inventories, wetland delineation, OHWM studies, baseline studies, impact assessments, monitoring programs, rare plant surveys, soil surveys, vegetation mapping, and watershed analysis in the region.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #6 -Sea Level Rise Issues (self-paced)

  • Start
    Monday, March 17, 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, April 04, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Moodle - online
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  This self-paced course will provide an overview of sea level rise and coastal hazards that impact location and design of alternatives to bulkheads or armor. The course will provide science and policy context; outline the key considerations for sea level rise and shoreline stabilization projects; describe siting, design, and adaptive management of alternatives to bulkheads; and offer local and regional permitting perspectives. You’ll learn why bulkheads may not provide protection against future coastal conditions and explore alternatives including soft shore design, avoidance, and managed retreat. You’ll hear perspectives from instructors representing the research, policy, engineering, and permitting sectors about the key questions, challenges, and opportunities they are identifying as we reconsider shoreline stabilization in the context of sea level rise. 

  
  

  This course will available to registrants from March 17, 2025 - April 4, 2025. The course will take about 3 hours to complete. Upon completion, you will receive certificate for 3 AICP CM credits. 

  
  

  This course is offered as part of a series of six courses related to Alternatives to Bulkheads. Courses 1-4 will be offered during fall 2024 and Courses 5-6 will be offered during winter 2025. These courses are endorsed by the Shore Friendly program and the content is consistent with Shore Friendly recommended practices. Here is a link to more information. 

  
  

  Please email the Coastal Training Program (ecyrectpadmin@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, the program can offer a couple of scholarships to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

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  Charlotte Dohrn is a climate resilience planner with the Department of Ecology’s Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, where she works on climate change planning guidance and policy development. Her background includes climate adaptation research, restoration planning, and strategy development. Charlotte holds a Master’s degree from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs and a certificate from the Program on Climate Change.

  
  

  Dr. Ian Miller is Washington Sea Grant’s coastal hazards specialist, working out of Peninsula College in Port Angeles. Ian works with coastal communities and public agencies on the Olympic Peninsula to strengthen their ability to plan for and manage coastal hazards, including tsunamis, chronic erosion, coastal flooding and other hazards associated with climate change. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Ecology from Western Washington University’s Huxley College of Environmental Studies and a Ph.D. in Ocean Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

  
  

  Jessica Cote is a coastal engineer with Blue Coast Engineering, which she founded in 2018. Jessica is deeply committed to the health and recovery of Puget Sound. For more than two decades she has worked on complex coastal issues nationally and globally. She received her Master’s degree in Ocean Engineering from Oregon State University.

  
  

  Kathy Ketteridge, PhD, PE, is a coastal engineer with Blue Coast Engineering. Her background includes civil engineering, coastal engineering, hydrodynamic modeling, and restoration projects. She has completed many complex modeling efforts for remediation projects in the Pacific NW, British Columbia, and New York State. Kathy lives in Bellingham and has been a co-owner of Blue Coast since 2020.

  
  Railin Santiago is a Shoreline Planner in Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She has done environmental permitting, biology and planning for the past 14 years. She has worked in Federal, State and Local government, and was in private consulting for 8 years. At Ecology she provides technical assistance related to implementation of local Shoreline Master Programs, and Shoreline Permitting. She has a Bachelor’s in biology from the Evergreen State College and a Master’s from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.

  
  

  Robert Perez is an associate planner with Pierce County Land Use and Environmental Review (LUER) since 2018. In this role he has met with applicants to discuss the complexities of the Pierce County Shoreline Management Program, conducted reviews for both public and private permits and represented the county in hearings when required. He received his B.A. in Urban and Regional Planning from Eastern Washington University. 

  
  

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• Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils - in-person on March 20

  • When
    Thursday, March 20, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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  Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
  

  
  

  This class will teach you how to effectively use the Hydric Soil Indicators in the Regional Supplements to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. You will learn the basic processes that take place in saturated soil, and how to “read the story” in a soil profile. The training includes an introduction to identifying layers, distinguishing concentrations and depletions, and preparing hydric soil descriptions from soil profiles. Each student will have a chance to describe soil profiles and apply the field indicators to their notes.
  

   

  This workshop will be indoors, with an exercise in the field. Please dress appropriately. (6.5 CM AICP Credits/ CEP Points)
  

   

  Required class materials to bring:
  

  • A copy of the Munsell Soil Color Book 
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manual regional supplement (Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast and Arid West Supplements) or have access to a digital copy (https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Regulatory-Program-and-Permits/reg_supp/)
  • Knife for cutting soil (i.e., one you don’t mind ruining)
  • Spray bottle with water
  • Hand lens
  • Clip board
  • Mechanical pencils

  Lunch is provided.

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

  
  

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  David Moore is a biologist and soil scientist for the Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Regulatory Branch based in Spokane, Washington.   He is a permit manager for projects involving wetland delineations and hydric soils throughout Washington State but mostly in eastern Washington.  Mr. Moore previously held positions in the Washington State Departments of Ecology and Transportation water quality, hazardous materials, and wetlands programs.  

  
  

  
  

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• Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils - in-person on March 21

  • When
    Friday, March 21, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Padilla Bay Reserve, Mt. Vernon
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  Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
  

  
  

  This class will teach you how to effectively use the Hydric Soil Indicators in the Regional Supplements to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. You will learn the basic processes that take place in saturated soil, and how to “read the story” in a soil profile. The training includes an introduction to identifying layers, distinguishing concentrations and depletions, and preparing hydric soil descriptions from soil profiles. Each student will have a chance to describe soil profiles and apply the field indicators to their notes.
  

   

  This workshop will be indoors, with an exercise in the field. Please dress appropriately. (6.5 CM AICP Credits/ CEP Points)
  

   

  Required class materials to bring:
  

  • A copy of the Munsell Soil Color Book 
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manual regional supplement (Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast and Arid West Supplements) or have access to a digital copy (https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Regulatory-Program-and-Permits/reg_supp/)
  • Knife for cutting soil (i.e., one you don’t mind ruining)
  • Spray bottle with water
  • Hand lens
  • Clip board
  • Mechanical pencils

  Lunch is provided.

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

  
  

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  David Moore is a biologist and soil scientist for the Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Regulatory Branch based in Spokane, Washington.   He is a permit manager for projects involving wetland delineations and hydric soils throughout Washington State but mostly in eastern Washington.  Mr. Moore previously held positions in the Washington State Departments of Ecology and Transportation water quality, hazardous materials, and wetlands programs.  

  
  

  
  

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• Using the 2021 Interagency Wetland Mitigation Guidance - virtual

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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  • End
    Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)
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  Using the 2021 Interagency Wetland Mitigation Guidance

  
  

  
  

  This class is designed for those who develop mitigation plans and for those who review and approve such plans. The training, which is divided into four modules, is based on the 2021 interagency document, "Wetland Mitigation in Washington State," Part 1, Agency Policies and Guidance. 

  
  

  This class provides an in-depth overview of the contents of Part 1. Topics include mitigation sequencing, site selection, compensation approaches and methods, determining the amount of compensation, buffers, and more. Several class exercises and poll questions allow participants to apply the concepts being taught.

  
  

  This course does NOT provide technical specifications for how to design or condition mitigation projects. Also, this training will include involve breakout rooms and groupwork. You will have about 1-3 hours of pre-work depending on your background knowledge. The pre-work will be provided to you 1 week before the training. Additionally, you will need a laptop or desktop to participate in this training.(11.0 CM Credits)

  
  

  Link to guidance: https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Wetlands/Mitigation/Interagency-guidance

  
  

  The registration fee is $105.

  
  

  
  

  Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you require an accommodation for this training (audio, visual, mobility, or other). Additionally, we can offer a couple of scholarship to cover the registration fees with each training. Please reach out if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training.

  
  

  
  

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  Patricia Johnson is a wetland specialist with the Washington Department of Ecology. She conducted Ecology's Washington State Wetland Mitigation Evaluation Study (Phase 1 and 2) and co-authored Wetlands in Washington - Volume 1: A Synthesis of the Science, the 2006 Interagency guidance document Wetland Mitigation in Washington State, as well as the 2021 update to Part 1. Patricia follows up on wetland mitigation projects to ensure compliance. Patricia has a master’s degree in environmental studies from the Evergreen State College. 

  
  

  Dana Mock is a wetland mitigation specialist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She coordinated the development of the 2006 interagency wetland mitigation guidance document "Wetland Mitigation in Washington State," as well as the 2021 update to Part 1. Dana tracks and follows up on wetland mitigation projects across Washington to ensure compliance with the conditions of Section 401 water quality certifications and Administrative Orders for non-federally regulated wetlands.

   

  Zach Meyer came to Ecology in 2015 from the University of Washington where he got his Master’s Degree in Marine and Environmental affairs and taught introductory biology. At Ecology, Zach has served as a shoreline planner, wetland and shoreline specialist, and since June 2022 has had the role of Wetlands and Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead.

  
  

  
  

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