Evaluation for Planned Wetlands
The focus of the functional design will be the use of Evaluation for Planned Wetlands (EPW). EPW is a rapid procedure for assessing wetland functions. It was developed for use in comparing functions in a planned wetland with those in a wetland assessment area (e.g., impact wetland). EPW can also be used in a variety of other contexts involving wetlands, including impact analysis during the Section 404 permit review process, inventory of wetlands within a watershed, and restoration efforts. It is a simple procedure which documents and highlights differences between wetlands based on their capacity to provide six functions: shoreline bank erosion control, sediment stabilization, water quality, wildlife, fish (tidal, non-tidal stream/river, and non-tidal pond/lake), and uniqueness/heritage. The differences between wetlands are expressed in terms of individual elements, Functional Capacity Index, and Functional Capacity Units. The EPW manual includes detailed directions on how to evaluate the wetland assessment area; to use the evaluation results to set goals for the planned wetland; and to design and evaluate the planned wetland. It also provides a method for calculating acreages for the planned wetland based upon results of the evaluation of the wetland assessment area. Supporting documentation with a literature based rationale is also provided for each of the elements used in the procedure.
Who Should Attend?
Environmental professionals, landscape architects, land surveyors, engineers, consultants, developers, teachers, bankers, planners, students, and anyone who works in wetland areas will find these courses especially valuable.
When & Where
When: September 17 - 19, 2007
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4 PM Monday through Wednesday.
Wednesday morning is our field day
Cost
The tuition for this 3 day class is $600
What Do I Need?
The course is both a classroom setting and fieldwork. Be prepared for cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon. All reference materials needed for the class including a copy of EPW will be provided. A continental breakfast will be available before the start of each classroom session.
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Class size is limited so do not wait. We will be happy to provide you with travel and accommodation information. Please call our office at 919-302-6900 for more info or email at info@wetlandplantnursery.com.
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