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    • Tuesday, March 21, 2023
    • Thursday, March 30, 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • 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. (11.0 CM Credits)


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



    Instructors

    Rick Mraz is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist who works as the Washington Department of Ecology Wetland Policy Lead. He began his career in wetlands work in 1987. He has worked as a field biologist and environmental planner with local and state agencies in Washington since 2001. Rick has degrees in Geology, Field Biology and Philosophy. 


    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.



    • Wednesday, April 05, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Virtual (Zoom)
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    This course examines how to determine which type of erosion protection and shoreline treatment is applicable for a given site, as no one design is applicable everywhere. It will cover the preparation and review of the site-specific alternatives analysis for shoreline stabilization, including an evaluation of where alternatives to bulkheads are appropriate. The information in this course builds upon the information identified and included in the Site Assessment course #3. This course will also address the application review perspective of a local jurisdiction, including the concept of “demonstration of need,” as required in shoreline master programs, and how emergency situations are addressed. The risk assessment tool (as revised), provided in the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines (MSDG), will be discussed as a basis for determining need (5 AICP CM Credits/CEP Points).


    The Alternative to Bulkheads courses are endorsed by the Shore Friendly program and the content is consistent with Shore Friendly recommended practices. Participation in the training program does not indicate any form of endorsement of attendees by the Shore Friendly program, nor does participation assume subsequent work conducted by a participant adheres to Shore Friendly principles. Funded wholly or in part by EPA under grant #PC-01J22301 (NEP Habitat Strategic Initiative).

     

    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

    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.


    Corey Morss is an Environmental Engineer working for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Program. He provides technical assistance to WDFW Habitat Biologists statewide, as well as designing and constructing restoration projects in marine and freshwater environments. Corey has developed and delivered trainings on water crossings, marine shoreline protection (MSDG), fluvial geomorphology, reading engineering plans, and fish friendly construction considerations.


    Sydney Fishman is the Coastal Management Specialist at Washington Sea Grant, where she helps shoreline and coastal decision-makers find solutions to their complex management issues. Her work spans the broad areas of shoreline management, shoreline stabilization, and coastal climate resilience. She supports regional efforts to address shoreline armoring and improve the health of Puget Sound shorelines. A goal of her work is to increase the use of soft shore methods and other alternatives to hard shoreline armoring, and to encourage the removal of hard armoring where possible. She holds a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University.


    Dave Risvold is an Environmental Biologist with the Land Use and Environmental Review division of Pierce County Planning and Public Works, a position he has held for 26 years.  He has a BS in Biology with Marine Emphasis, and a Masters degree in Public Administration.  In addition to development project review and code enforcement, he has been involved in County code updates related to critical fish species listings,  a comprehensive update to the County Critical Areas Ordinance, and the first major update to its Shoreline Master Program to occur since its adoption in the mid-70’s.   For the last six – seven years, Dave has overseen implementation of the Shoreline Master Program that became effective in October, 2018.

    • Tuesday, April 11, 2023
    • Thursday, April 13, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual (via Zoom)
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    Module 1: Overview and Applicability and  Module 2: Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting,

    and Appeals


    The online State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) training series will be presented by Fran Sant of 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. You can sign up for all four or just the modules that pertain to your work.


    Module 1 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


    Module 2 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.  (5 AICP credits/CEP Points)


    Here is a recording of the training from April 13, 2021 of Module 1. This is free and available right now. Here is a recording of the training from April 15, 2021 of Module 2.This is free and available right now. 


    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.  


    • Wednesday, April 19, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)
    • Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - 10441 Bayview Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    • 0
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    Our April 19th implementation has filled. Please click here to sign up for the training on April 20th. The April 20th implementation of this training will take place at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.



    This 1-day training will demonstrate the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s methods for conducting beach surveys and processing samples for Surf Smelt and Sand Lance spawn.  The training will include a classroom component with a presentation and hands-on demonstration of lab techniques. It will also include a field component with a demonstration and time to practice field collection and sample processing. The training is specifically designed for biologists who need to conduct forage fish surveys for regulatory purposes, such as to comply with the conditions of a WDFW, DNR, or ACoE permit. At the conclusion of training, participants will have knowledge of forage fish survey techniques and reporting requirements. (6 AICP CM Credits/CEP Points)

     

    Lunch will be 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 scholarships to cover the registration fees. Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training after you register.



    Instructors:

    Before moving to Washington State, Phillip Dionne studied geology and oceanography at Stony Brook University and the University of Hawaii, was a hands-on science instructor at the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute in the Florida Keys and was a graduate research assistant at the University of Maine where he earned degrees in Marine Biology and Marine Policy. Phill has been with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife since 2011. During this time he has worked on mark- recapture and acoustic telemetry studies of ESA listed Green Sturgeon, developed spawning biomass estimates for Pacific Herring and ESA listed Eulachon Smelt using ichthyoplankton and egg deposition surveys, developed new methods to improve detection of Surf Smelt and Pacific Sand Lance habitat, monitored the effects of shoreline modifications on nearshore habitat, participated in surveys of coastal pelagic species from Washington to California, and has had the privilege to work with and train over 400 volunteers, professional biologists, and AmeriCorps interns in the US and Canada to document forage fish habitat. Phill is currently the Senior Research Scientist for forage fish research and management at WDFW, he serves as a co-chair of the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program’s Forage Fish and Food Webs work groups, he is the Washington State representative on the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Highly Migratory Species Management Team and is a member of the Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Science and Data Committee. 


    Wendel Raymond is a research scientist with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Science Team. Wendel joined the team in mid-February and will be working on a variety of nearshore projects including forage fish spawn surveys. Wendel earned his PhD in 2020 from University of Alaska Fairbanks where is studied subsistence harvest of sea otters and sea otter effects in seagrass communities in southeast Alaska. Since moving to Washington in late 2020, Wendel has been a research scientist at University of Washington where he has worked on a variety of projects including assessing the impact of the 2021 heatwave on co-managed shellfish, helped develop the new floating kelp bed area vital sign indicator for Puget Sound Partnership, and lead a watershed and algae monitoring program on San Juan Island. Wendel is excited to apply his experience and expertise to the Habitat Program’s mission through research and collaboration within and outside the agency.

    • Thursday, April 20, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)
    • Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - 10441 Bayview Edison Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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    This 1-day training will demonstrate the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s methods for conducting beach surveys and processing samples for Surf Smelt and Sand Lance spawn.  The training will include a classroom component with a presentation and hands-on demonstration of lab techniques. It will also include a field component with a demonstration and time to practice field collection and sample processing. The training is specifically designed for biologists who need to conduct forage fish surveys for regulatory purposes, such as to comply with the conditions of a WDFW, DNR, or ACoE permit. At the conclusion of training, participants will have knowledge of forage fish survey techniques and reporting requirements. (6 AICP CM Credits/CEP Points)

     

    Lunch will be 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 scholarships to cover the registration fees. Please reach out to Sara Brostrom (bros461@ecy.wa.gov) if you need a scholarship in order to participate in the training after you register.



    Instructors:

    Before moving to Washington State, Phillip Dionne studied geology and oceanography at Stony Brook University and the University of Hawaii, was a hands-on science instructor at the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute in the Florida Keys and was a graduate research assistant at the University of Maine where he earned degrees in Marine Biology and Marine Policy. Phill has been with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife since 2011. During this time he has worked on mark- recapture and acoustic telemetry studies of ESA listed Green Sturgeon, developed spawning biomass estimates for Pacific Herring and ESA listed Eulachon Smelt using ichthyoplankton and egg deposition surveys, developed new methods to improve detection of Surf Smelt and Pacific Sand Lance habitat, monitored the effects of shoreline modifications on nearshore habitat, participated in surveys of coastal pelagic species from Washington to California, and has had the privilege to work with and train over 400 volunteers, professional biologists, and AmeriCorps interns in the US and Canada to document forage fish habitat. Phill is currently the Senior Research Scientist for forage fish research and management at WDFW, he serves as a co-chair of the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program’s Forage Fish and Food Webs work groups, he is the Washington State representative on the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Highly Migratory Species Management Team and is a member of the Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Science and Data Committee. .


    Wendel Raymond is a research scientist with Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Science Team. Wendel joined the team in mid-February and will be working on a variety of nearshore projects including forage fish spawn surveys. Wendel earned his PhD in 2020 from University of Alaska Fairbanks where is studied subsistence harvest of sea otters and sea otter effects in seagrass communities in southeast Alaska. Since moving to Washington in late 2020, Wendel has been a research scientist at University of Washington where he has worked on a variety of projects including assessing the impact of the 2021 heatwave on co-managed shellfish, helped develop the new floating kelp bed area vital sign indicator for Puget Sound Partnership, and lead a watershed and algae monitoring program on San Juan Island. Wendel is excited to apply his experience and expertise to the Habitat Program’s mission through research and collaboration within and outside the agency.

    • Tuesday, May 02, 2023
    • Thursday, May 04, 2023
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Skagit County. See the event details for more information.
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    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       

    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      


    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 2 and May 3 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Participants will have the option to log on 10 minutes early on day 1 for a brief Zoom introduction. On May 4, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Skagit with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. 



     

    Instructors

    Lynn Schmidt is the Department of Ecology’s Statewide Flood Engineer, focusing on reducing flood risks to communities while enhancing natural floodplain functions. Her career has spanned a wide range of topics within the environmental and hydraulics engineering fields, including hydraulic modeling, river restoration, floodplain management, stormwater management, environmental investigations, and monitoring. Lynn holds a BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Environmental Engineering, and is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager.


    Hallie Ladd is a Wetlands/Shorelines Specialist with Ecology.  Hallie’s role is to provide permitting and technical assistance to the local jurisdictions and citizens of Eastern Washington. Her professional background includes work in aquatic ecology, fisheries, and natural resource damage assessment and restoration. Hallie’s education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science from Texas Tech University.


    Jeremy Sikes began working at the Department of Ecology in 2007 as a shorelines and wetlands permit specialist and transitioned to shorelines planning in 2012. Currently Jeremy is the Eastern Regional senior shorelines planner. In this role he works with local governments on Shoreline Master Program updates, conducts shoreline permit review and technical support, participates in statewide shorelines policy groups, and supports Ecology’s legislative actions and responses. Jeremy is an EWU alumnus with a BS in Biology and a minor in Planning.  He previously worked as a fisheries specialist for both Tribal and state fisheries departments, and spent seven years as a consulting fisheries biologist throughout the western U.S.


    Lori White is the regional Wetland, Shoreline, and Federal Permit Specialist for the southcentral counties of Washington.  Lori joined our Central Regional Office in 2017.  She has served in academia, consulting, and state government roles since completing her BS in Zoology from Southern Illinois University and her MS in Biology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.  Duties during that time varied from organismal research, museum collection, teaching, wildlife management, floodplain permitting, wetland delineation, and T & E species surveys.  Currently, her focus is on providing the citizens and local governments of south-central Washington with technical assistance in Shoreline, wetland and 401 Water Quality Certification permitting. 


    Railin Santiago is a Shoreline Planner in Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She has 10 years of consulting experience as an environmental planner and Biologist. At ecology she provides technical assistance related to implementation of local Shoreline Master Programs, and Shoreline Permitting. She has a BS in biology from the Evergreen State College and a Master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  



    • Tuesday, May 02, 2023
    • Thursday, May 04, 2023
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Spokane County. See the event details for more information.
    • 2
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    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       



    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      

    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 2 and May 3 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Participants will have the option to log on 10 minutes early on day 1 for a brief Zoom introduction. On May 4, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Spokane County with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. 


     

    Instructors

    Lynn Schmidt is the Department of Ecology’s Statewide Flood Engineer, focusing on reducing flood risks to communities while enhancing natural floodplain functions. Her career has spanned a wide range of topics within the environmental and hydraulics engineering fields, including hydraulic modeling, river restoration, floodplain management, stormwater management, environmental investigations, and monitoring. Lynn holds a BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Environmental Engineering, and is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager.


    Hallie Ladd is a Wetlands/Shorelines Specialist with Ecology.  Hallie’s role is to provide permitting and technical assistance to the local jurisdictions and citizens of Eastern Washington. Her professional background includes work in aquatic ecology, fisheries, and natural resource damage assessment and restoration. Hallie’s education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science from Texas Tech University.


    Jeremy Sikes began working at the Department of Ecology in 2007 as a shorelines and wetlands permit specialist and transitioned to shorelines planning in 2012. Currently Jeremy is the Eastern Regional senior shorelines planner. In this role he works with local governments on Shoreline Master Program updates, conducts shoreline permit review and technical support, participates in statewide shorelines policy groups, and supports Ecology’s legislative actions and responses. Jeremy is an EWU alumnus with a BS in Biology and a minor in Planning.  He previously worked as a fisheries specialist for both Tribal and state fisheries departments, and spent seven years as a consulting fisheries biologist throughout the western U.S.


    Lori White is the regional Wetland, Shoreline, and Federal Permit Specialist for the southcentral counties of Washington.  Lori joined our Central Regional Office in 2017.  She has served in academia, consulting, and state government roles since completing her BS in Zoology from Southern Illinois University and her MS in Biology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.  Duties during that time varied from organismal research, museum collection, teaching, wildlife management, floodplain permitting, wetland delineation, and T & E species surveys.  Currently, her focus is on providing the citizens and local governments of south-central Washington with technical assistance in Shoreline, wetland and 401 Water Quality Certification permitting. 


    Railin Santiago is a Shoreline Planner in Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She has 10 years of consulting experience as an environmental planner and Biologist. At ecology she provides technical assistance related to implementation of local Shoreline Master Programs, and Shoreline Permitting. She has a BS in biology from the Evergreen State College and a Master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  



    • Tuesday, May 02, 2023
    • Thursday, May 04, 2023
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom w/ field site visit in Thurston County. See the event details for more information.
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    This training provides information and methods for determining the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) as defined in the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Waters regulated under the SMA include all tidal waters, streams greater than 20 cubic feet per second mean annual flow, water bodies greater than 20 acres in size, and any associated wetlands and deltas.       



    In this training, you will learn answers to these questions:      

    • How is the OHWM defined and where does it apply?
    • What is the regulatory context and history of the OHWM?
    • Why it is important to use field indicators to determine the OHWM?
    • What are the most reliable field indicators on tidal waters, streams, lakes, and associated wetlands?
    • What are some common misconceptions about OHWM determinations?

    The three-day training includes two virtual sessions that will take place on Zoom on May 2 and May 3 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Participants will have the option to log on 10 minutes early on day 1 for a brief Zoom introduction. On May 4, the participants will complete the field component of the training. Participants will practice how to determine the OHWM at four field sites in Thurston County with an instructor. Please block your calendar from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the field component. 


     

    Instructors 

    Lynn Schmidt is the Department of Ecology’s Statewide Flood Engineer, focusing on reducing flood risks to communities while enhancing natural floodplain functions. Her career has spanned a wide range of topics within the environmental and hydraulics engineering fields, including hydraulic modeling, river restoration, floodplain management, stormwater management, environmental investigations, and monitoring. Lynn holds a BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Environmental Engineering, and is a Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager.


    Hallie Ladd is a Wetlands/Shorelines Specialist with Ecology.  Hallie’s role is to provide permitting and technical assistance to the local jurisdictions and citizens of Eastern Washington. Her professional background includes work in aquatic ecology, fisheries, and natural resource damage assessment and restoration. Hallie’s education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science from Texas Tech University.


    Jeremy Sikes began working at the Department of Ecology in 2007 as a shorelines and wetlands permit specialist and transitioned to shorelines planning in 2012. Currently Jeremy is the Eastern Regional senior shorelines planner. In this role he works with local governments on Shoreline Master Program updates, conducts shoreline permit review and technical support, participates in statewide shorelines policy groups, and supports Ecology’s legislative actions and responses. Jeremy is an EWU alumnus with a BS in Biology and a minor in Planning.  He previously worked as a fisheries specialist for both Tribal and state fisheries departments, and spent seven years as a consulting fisheries biologist throughout the western U.S.


    Lori White is the regional Wetland, Shoreline, and Federal Permit Specialist for the southcentral counties of Washington.  Lori joined our Central Regional Office in 2017.  She has served in academia, consulting, and state government roles since completing her BS in Zoology from Southern Illinois University and her MS in Biology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.  Duties during that time varied from organismal research, museum collection, teaching, wildlife management, floodplain permitting, wetland delineation, and T & E species surveys.  Currently, her focus is on providing the citizens and local governments of south-central Washington with technical assistance in Shoreline, wetland and 401 Water Quality Certification permitting. 


    Railin Santiago is a Shoreline Planner in Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office. She has 10 years of consulting experience as an environmental planner and Biologist. At ecology she provides technical assistance related to implementation of local Shoreline Master Programs, and Shoreline Permitting. She has a BS in biology from the Evergreen State College and a Master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs.


    Chris Luerkens works in Ecology’s Bellingham Field Office, where he has been a shoreline and wetlands permit specialist since 2018. His work is largely focused on reviewing permits, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions, including Ordinary High Water Mark determinations. Chris has a BS in environmental science from WWU and has been working in natural resource management since 2005. His background includes work in water quality, fisheries, and local government as a planner.  



    • Wednesday, May 10, 2023
    • Thursday, May 11, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual on 5/10 and in-person at wetlands in Spokane on 5/11
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    This two-day class will provide wetland regulators and consultants with a practical tool for calculating if mitigation projects will adequately replace the functions and values lost to altered wetlands. The class is based on a method developed by the Department of Ecology called "Calculating Credits and Debits for Compensatory Mitigation in Wetlands of Eastern Washington" (Ecology Publication #11-06-15). This method is designed to provide guidance for both regulators and applicants during two stages of the mitigation process: 1) estimating the functions and values lost when a wetland is altered, and 2) estimating the gain in functions and values that result from the mitigation.

     

    The Credit Debit Method is based on the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington (Ecology publications #04-06-015 and #14-06-030). This workshop however does not provide training in the wetland rating system. Training in the wetland rating system is strongly suggested as a PRE-REQUISITE for this workshop.


    This course will include a required virtual session on Zoom on May 10, 2023 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm). Participants will visit wetlands in Spokane with the instructor on May 11, 2023 (9 am - 12:30 pm). The in-person session will be conducted in wetlands in Spokane, so dress appropriately. (6 CM AICP Credits/CEP Points).


    All participants will be expected to follow Washington Department of Ecology’s COVID-19 guidelines at the time of the training. Specifically, you will be asked to  wear a mask.


    You will receive a copy of the “Eastern Washington Credit-Debit” manual. 


    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. Amy Yahnke is the senior wetland ecologist for the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. She holds a Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, BS in Environmental Horticulture, MS in Forest Resources, and PhD in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. She has studied wetland ecology within the contexts of amphibians, invasive plants, and stormwater management. Dr. Yahnke has experience teaching a wide range of environmental topics to audiences of all ages.

    • Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    • Thursday, May 18, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual (Zoom)
    • 31
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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).


    (Prerequisite: Course #4- Demonstration of Need, Risk Assessment, and Alternatives Analysis)


    The Alternative to Bulkheads courses are endorsed by the Shore Friendly program and the content is consistent with Shore Friendly recommended practices. Participation in the training program does not indicate any form of endorsement of attendees by the Shore Friendly program, nor does participation assume subsequent work conducted by a participant adheres to Shore Friendly principles. Funded wholly or in part by EPA under grant #PC-01J22301 (NEP Habitat Strategic Initiative).

     


    Instructors

    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.


    Ben Alexander is co-owner of Sound Native Plants. He oversees SNP installation and maintenance programs, and provides professional consulting on project planning, design and permitting. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Planning from the Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, and is qualified to conduct the Riparian Function and Fish Habitat modules for Washington Department of Natural Resources Watershed Analyses.

    • Wednesday, May 31, 2023
    • Thursday, June 01, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual - Zoom
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    This practical, hands-on virtual class is intended for local government personnel and consultants engaged in shoreline permitting activities.


    The class will take an in-depth look at the permit process and consider both procedural and substantive shoreline management issues. The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) will be reviewed. 


    This class is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced planners. To prepare for the class, participants will complete a 30-minute pre-assignment by May 31st. Additionally, between May 31st and June 1st, the participants will complete a 30-minute permitting exercise on their own and spend about 10 minutes identifying a specific shoreline permitting question for the instructors.(7 CM 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.


    Instructors:

    Misty Blair is the statewide Shoreline Management Policy Lead with the Washington State Department of Ecology. The Shoreline Management Policy Lead deals with complex shoreline management issues; researching, developing and implementing new shoreline planning policies, procedures and initiatives; coordinating shoreline planning and permitting activities to ensure statewide consistency; and providing technical support and guidance to SEA program planning staff statewide. Misty has been with Ecology for 5 years and previously worked in environmental planning/permitting for the City of Tacoma. She has a BS in environmental policy and land management from the University of California, Berkeley (2002).


    Rebecca Rothwell is the Regional Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Expert and represents the SEA Program in the development and review of statewide guidelines, policies, and regulations related to protecting and managing the state’s shorelands, wetlands, and related aquatic resources. This includes technical assistance to local governments as well as providing higher-level guidance to internal and external staff related to shoreline management. She reviews shoreline and wetland permits and provides technical assistance to applicants and consultants as well. Part of her work includes coordinating with property owners to resolve violations of the SMA or the state Water Pollution Control Act. Rebecca has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Puget Sound and a master’s degree in environmental studies from The Evergreen State College. She has worked at Ecology for 12 years.


    Tim Gates has three decades experience in shoreline and growth management planning. He is currently Policy and Operations Manager for the Washington Department of Ecology Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program. Prior to his current position he worked for nine years as land use planner for the Washington Department of Commerce Growth Management Services program, where he provided technical and financial assistance to local governments. He worked for Ecology’s shoreline program from 1989 through 2005 developing state rules, preparing guidance and providing technical and financial assistance.


    • Monday, June 12, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
    • Wenatchee River Institute, Leavenworth
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    This is a one day workshop aimed at teaching field identification skills for wetland and riparian plant species in Central and Eastern Washington.  Students will learn how to identify 30 trees and shrubs most common to wetlands and riparian areas.  Field study will cover terminology, field characteristics that distinguish similar species, Wetland Indicator Status, habitat preferences, and information about using these species in restoration projects. This is a beginner level course and emphasis will be placed on teaching field identification characteristics; students are NOT expected to be proficient in plant taxonomy or wetland ecology. ​Students will build a plant press and take home pressed samples of the species covered during the training.​(6.5 AICP CM credits/ CEP Points)

     

    Please bring one of the recommended texts:
    1.  A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon by Sarah Spear Cooke
    2.  Wetland Plants of Oregon and Washington by Jennifer Guard
    3.  Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Pojar and MacKinnon
    4.  Plants of Southern Interior BA and the Inland Northwest by Parish, Coupe, Lloyd  

     

    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.


    Instructor:

    Jennifer Hadersberger has over 20 years of experience working in Natural Resources Management. Jennifer worked as a wetland consultant for 6 years performing wetland delineations, wetland mitigation site monitoring, and preparing permit applications and mitigation plans. Jennifer also has 14 years of experience working for government agencies including City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, Oregon Department of State Lands, and Chelan County Natural Resources Department. In the public sector, Jennifer has specialized in project management, grant writing, permitting, and project development for stream and wetland restoration projects. Since 2000, Jennifer has also been teaching botany and biology classes part time for various Community Colleges and through the Portland State Environmental Professional Program. Jennifer is a Professional Wetland Scientist with a MS in Botany from Oregon State University. 

Past events

Thursday, March 23, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #3 -How to Address Site Assessments for Design and Construction (virtual with field day in the North Sound on 3/24)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #3 -How to Address Site Assessments for Design and Construction (virtual with field day in the Mid-Sound on 3/24)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #3 -How to Address Site Assessments for Design and Construction (virtual with field day in the South Sound on 3/24)
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 3/16 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, March 08, 2023 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Monday, February 20, 2023 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #1 - General Concepts Related to Shorelines and Stabilization - self-paced training from February 20th - March 10th
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 PMEP Estuaries Explorer and Estuary Viewer Data Tools Training - virtual
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/22, virtual
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/23, virtual
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Coastal Inundation Mapping - in-person
Thursday, January 26, 2023 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage - virtual
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage - virtual
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 4: NonProject SEPA, Phased Review, Adopting Existing Documents- virtual
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 3: Conducting an Environmental Impact Statement Process - virtual
Thursday, January 12, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 2: Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting, and Appeals - virtual
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Navigating SEPA - Module 1: Overview and Applicability - virtual
Tuesday, December 06, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 12/8 in Thurston County)
Thursday, December 01, 2022 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs (field day on 12/2 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 11/3 in Spokane)
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 10/13 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials - virtual
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 10/18, virtual
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 10/19, virtual
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey on 9/21/2022
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey on 9/20/2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 9/15 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 6/30 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 7/1 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 7/1 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 6/30 in Skagit County)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 6/30 in Yakima County)
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage - virtual
Thursday, June 16, 2022 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs (field day on 6/17 in Thurston County)
Tuesday, June 07, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 6/9 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, June 01, 2022 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 6/3 in Thurston County)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 National Flood Insurance Program Requirements for Coastal High Hazard Areas - virtual
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #2 - An overview of Local, State and Federal Permit Requirements - virtual
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program - virtual
Friday, April 01, 2022 ALTERNATIVES TO BULKHEADS: Course #1 - General Concepts Related to Shorelines and Stabilization - self-paced training from April 1 - May 11
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Facilitation Basics for Coastal Managers - virtual
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Thursday, February 24, 2022 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - in-person
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/16 - virtual
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - 2nd day on 2/17 - virtual
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials - virtual
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Tuesday, December 07, 2021 Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program - virtual
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 12/2)
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual with field site visit (on 12/3)
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Navigating SEPA 2 - Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting, and Appeals
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Navigating SEPA 1 - Overview and Applicability
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 10/7)
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 10/7)
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual with field site visit (on 10/8)
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey - virtual w/ an in-person field session (8:30am-12:00pm)
Thursday, August 05, 2021 Introduction to Ecology’s New Lead Agency SEPA Record Submittal Portal
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Introduction to Ecology’s New Lead Agency SEPA Record Submittal Portal
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Introduction to Ecology’s New Lead Agency SEPA Record Submittal Portal
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Western Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual w/ field option
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Eastern Washington: How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark - virtual w/ field option
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Planning Effective Projects for Coastal Communities - virtual
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program - virtual
Wednesday, May 05, 2021 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 4: NonProject SEPA, Phased Review, Adopting Existing Documents
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 3: Conducting an Environmental Impact Statement Process
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 2: Conducting the Review – Checklists, Threshold Determination, Public Notice, Review and Commenting, and Appeals
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Navigating SEPA - Module 1: Overview and Applicability
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Coastal Adaptation Planning Essentials
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 RESERVED: Mailing address registration WRS (March 17-26)
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 Mailing Address Registration: RESERVED for registrants of Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (March 3-12)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 How to Plan and Facilitate an Engaging Virtual Meeting
Monday, December 07, 2020 Wetland Classification - virtual
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 How to Administer Development Permits in Washington’s Shorelines - virtual
Tuesday, November 03, 2020 Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement - virtual
Wednesday, October 07, 2020 Using the Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington - virtual w/ solo field visit
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 CANCELLED-Eelgrass Delineation Training
Monday, June 22, 2020 CANCELLED-Eelgrass Delineation Training
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 POSTPONED-Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 POSTPONED-Wetland Classification
Friday, May 22, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, May 21, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Thursday, May 07, 2020 CANCELLED-Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 POSTPONED-Planning Effective Projects
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 CANCELLED-Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration Projects
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 POSTPONED-How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 POSTPONED-Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Tuesday, March 03, 2020 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Winter Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, February 06, 2020 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Tuesday, February 04, 2020 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, January 16, 2020 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, December 04, 2019 Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities
Friday, November 22, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington (Intended for River Restorationists)
Tuesday, November 05, 2019 Environmental Negotiations
Friday, November 01, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, October 09, 2019 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 CANCELLED - Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs in Eastern WA
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers
Thursday, September 12, 2019 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, July 09, 2019 Riparian and Wetland Plant Identification in Central and Eastern WA
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Using the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines for Marine Shoreline Stabilization
Thursday, June 06, 2019 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration Projects
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Thursday, May 09, 2019 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Tuesday, May 07, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, May 01, 2019 Planning and Facilitating Collaborative Meetings
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Designing and Installing Mitigation and Restoration Projects
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 Planning Effective Projects
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Navigating SEPA
Wednesday, March 06, 2019 Plant Identification in Central and Eastern Washington Habitats
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Environmental Negotiations
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement
Thursday, November 08, 2018 Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, October 03, 2018 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Lower Your Risk: Taking the Mystery out of Cultural Resource Management
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington
Friday, June 29, 2018 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Thursday, June 28, 2018 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, June 06, 2018 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration
Thursday, May 31, 2018 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark in Eastern WA
Thursday, May 17, 2018 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, May 08, 2018 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Gaining Project Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Effective and Efficient Engagement
Thursday, March 15, 2018 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Thursday, March 08, 2018 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, February 15, 2018 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Monday, January 29, 2018 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Environmental Negotiations
Monday, October 16, 2017 Planning and Facilitating Collaborative Meetings
Thursday, October 12, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Thursday, October 05, 2017 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, October 04, 2017 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Eelgrass Delineation Training
Wednesday, June 07, 2017 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Tuesday, June 06, 2017 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, May 25, 2017 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Enhancing Your Presentations: Additional Techniques for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, May 02, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Thursday, April 20, 2017 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Thursday, April 13, 2017 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark in Eastern WA
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, March 16, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Wednesday, February 01, 2017 Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Thursday, January 19, 2017 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 How to Communicate about Sea Level Rise
Tuesday, December 06, 2016 Planning Effective Projects
Tuesday, November 08, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, November 03, 2016 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Thursday, October 13, 2016 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, October 05, 2016 Identifying Wetlands of High Conservation Value Using Vegetation Classification and the Ecological Integrity Assessment (EIA)
Wednesday, October 05, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Shoreline Management and Stabilization Using Vegetation (Updated!)
Thursday, June 09, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Tuesday, June 07, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, June 02, 2016 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration (Updated!)
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Planning and Facilitating Collaborative Meetings (Updated!)
Wednesday, May 04, 2016 Shoreline Management and Stabilization Using Vegetation (Updated!)
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Thursday, April 07, 2016 How to Conduct a Forage Fish Survey
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Environmental Negotiations (Eastern WA)
Wednesday, March 02, 2016 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Environmental Negotiations
Thursday, February 18, 2016 How to Administer Development Permits in Western Washington’s Shorelines
Wednesday, February 03, 2016 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats
Monday, January 25, 2016 High Resolution Change Detection: Tracking Land Cover Change (BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOON)
Monday, January 25, 2016 High Resolution Change Detection: Tracking Land Cover Change (MORNING SESSION ONLY)
Thursday, January 14, 2016 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Tuesday, December 01, 2015 Climate Adaptation for Coastal Communities
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Using Field Indicators for Hydric Soils
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, October 08, 2015 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Eastern Washington
Thursday, May 28, 2015 Puget Sound Coastal Processes, Shoreline Modifications, and Beach Restoration (Updated!)
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Environmental Negotiations
Wednesday, May 06, 2015 Using the Credit-Debit Method for Estimating Mitigation Needs
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, April 16, 2015 What's New in the Updated Version (2014) of the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Coastal Inundation Mapping
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System (2014) in Western Washington
Thursday, March 12, 2015 What's New in the Updated Version (2014) of the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington - $95
Thursday, March 05, 2015 How to Administer Development Permits in Eastern Washington’s Shorelines - $75
Thursday, February 26, 2015 How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials - $125
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Wetlands 101 for Local Planners (webinar) - $25
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - $190
Thursday, February 05, 2015 Tree and Shrub Identification for Western WA Puget Lowland Habitats - $95
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Wetlands 101 for Local Planners (webinar) - $25

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