VEGETATION IDENTIFICATION - NORTHMay 15 and 16, 2014 Course Code: EH0201CC14 $515 before 5/1/14; $525 after; $495 multiple

Since plants are the most obvious clues to wetland boundaries, you cannot delineate a wetland without experience identifying vegetation. In this two-day combination classroom and fi eld course, botany specialists will teach you how to quickly and confi dently identify plant species that are important in determining if an area meets the hydrophythic vegetation criterion for wetland delineation.

FEATURED TOPICS:• Introduction to plant identifi cation• ID characteristics• Wetland plant indicator status• Use of keys in the fi eld• Plant names and groups• Basic botanical terminology• Woody plant morphology• Grass morphology• Sedge/Rush morphology

LEARN ABOUT:• Meadows• Restoration areas• Emergent wetlands• Riparian forest• Mature forest• Shrubs• Field edges • Upland-Wetland transition

“[Veg ID] provided great depth of knowledge in plant identifi cation.”

Required Textbook- Newcomb’s Wildfl ower Guide [ISBN 0316604429] L. Newcomb- $25

Recommended Textbooks- The Shrub Identifi cation Book [ISBN 0688050409] G. Symonds - $30- The Tree Identifi cation Book [ISBN 0688050395] G. Symonds - $30

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METHODOLOGY FOR DELINEATING WETLANDSJune 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2014 Course Code: EH0401CB14$1,030 before 5/21/14; $1,050 after; $990 multiple

Learn the methods of the experts! This four-day course will introduce you to delineating wetlands using the Federal Interagency Wetland Delineation Manual, which is required for use in New Jersey. Techniques taught will also be applicable to individuals interested in using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual as well.

Recognize the key indicators of wetlands (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and wetland hydrology) while expert instructors show you how to use them in following proper delineation methods. Immediately apply criteria learned in the classroom by performing wetland determinations during team fi eld exercises.

VEGETATION: Analyze plant communities and identify dominant plant and indicators of hydrophytic vegetation

SOILS: Identify sandy and non-sandy hydric soils based on the National List of hydric soil fi eld indicators

HYDROLOGY: Recognize direct and indirect indicators

“I learned more ... than [I did in] a whole semester of college!”

Required Textbook- Wetland Indicators: A Guide to Wetland Identifi cation, Delineation, Classifi cation, and Mapping [ISBN 0873718925] R. Tiner - $85

Recommended Textbook- Munsell Soil Color Chart - $165

NOTE: This is not an introductory course. For an introductory course, please enroll in our Introduction to Wetland Identifcation course being held on June 5, 2014.

“Smart and interesting … a semester of information in one day!”

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DelineationThe Wetland Delineation Certifi cate is awarded to participants

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INTRODUCTION TO WETLAND IDENTIFICATIONJune 5, 2014 Course Code: EH0102CB14 $325 before 5/22/14; $285 after

When you delineate wetlands without the proper training or experience, you run the risk of regulatory and career repercussions. Wetlands training can be diffi cult to grasp if you start your education in an advanced course. Don’t make the mistake of jumping into the Methodology for Delineating Wetlands course without fi rst being exposed to the basic principles of wetland delineation in this course!

This one-day combination classroom and fi eld course, led by wetland expert, Ralph Tiner will teach you the basics of wetland identifi cation and introduce you to the practice of wetland delineation. It will provide the essential background material needed for further study in the fi eld of wetland delineation. Come review the skills you need to begin to identify freshwater wetlands and their boundaries!

“Well worth the time and money! Informative and a good introduction.” FEATURED TOPICS:

• Wetland defi nitions and concepts• Wetland hydrology indicators• Wetland vegetation - hydrophytic plant indicators• Wetland soils - soil colors, hydric soil indicators• Wetland types - wetland classifi cation, wetland maps• Review of wetland plant characteristics

“[Ralph] has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a good sense of humor”

FIELD EXERCISES:• Wetland plant identifi cation• Hydric soil recognition• Wetland hydrology indicators• Wetland delineation

WETLAND CONSTRUCTION:PLANNING AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGNSeptember 8 and 9, 2014 Course Code: EH0603CA15 $695 before 8/25/14; $725 after; $575 with Principles & Techniques

Calculation of the amount, depth, duration, and timing of water anticipated in a constructed wetland is an essential element for preparing functional wetland designs. Build upon your wetland construction knowledge with this course, as it provides you with specifi c directions for preparing and comparing hydrographs for wetland construction projects. The single biggest mistake in botched wetland construction projects is failure to understand the amount and seasonal distribution of water over time. Learn about depth, duration and timing of water, and how to calculate and anticipate hydrologic patterns before your wetland is constructed! You will learn about:

HYDROGEOMORPHOLOGY: a wetland construction planning tool

WATER BUDGET CALCULATION: inputs/outputs and TR-55 runoff curves

THORNTHWAITE METHOD: used for predicting evapotranspiration

ESTIMATING STREAM FLOW & PRODUCING BASIC HYDROGRAPHS

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POND DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCEApril 18, 2014 Course Code: EW0315CA14 $295 before 4/4/14; $325 after

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WETLAND CONSTRUCTION:PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES June 16 and 17, 2014 Course Code: EH0602CA14 $695 before 6/2/14; $725 after; $575 with Planning & Functional Design

With over thirty-fi ve years of experience in wetland construction and restoration, your instructor and his colleagues have organized the process of developing a successful wetland construction plan into fi ve basic steps. Soil scientist and wetland construction expert, Mallory Gilbert, describes and explains critical components of this incremental approach through lecture, case studies, and site visits during this two-day course.

PLANNING YOUR PROJECT: In the process of developing a wetland construction plan, you must understand the purpose of the wetland, the ultimate goals of the project, and what fundamental wetland functions your project will be expected to perform. Your overall wetland plan must account for location, size, physiognomy, basic hydrologic regime, and current/future land use.

SELECTING YOUR CONSTRUCTION MODEL: You must select appropriate models for construction. The suite of models presented in this class will address specifi c hydrogeomorphic landscape positions and sources of water. The models introduce the concepts of depth, duration, and timing as critical factors in how wetlands present in the landscape and what functions they are capable of performing.

PREPARING YOUR WATER BUDGET & HYDROGRAPH: You must quantify water inputs and outputs to assess the project water budget and then prepare a model Hydrograph that mirrors those of other wetlands in the region. Meaningful hydrograph preparation is reliant upon conscientious data collection and careful interpretation. Creating a “hydrogeomorphic hybrid” wetland system is an all too common pitfall that can be avoided with a proper hydrologic analysis.

DETERMINING PROPER VEGETATION: Vegetation adaptation, selection, and planting are keys to any successful wetland construction plan. You must verify adaptive modes of the plants you plan to introduce, as well as probable “volunteer” species, to ensure that they will be suitable for your planned wetland hydrologic regimes.

MANIPULATING SOIL: Sub-grade soil permeability must be suitable for the hydrogeomorphic model you plan to develop. In addition, the “living” substrate soils of your wetland must also be suitable to support selected vegetation in texture, structure, and nutrient composition.

Required Textbook- In Search of Swampland: A Wetland Sourcebook and Field Guide (Second Edition) [ISBN 0813525063] R. Tiner - $30

This one-day class is meant for pond owners, pond managers, landscape architects, engineers ... anyone involved with the design, management or maintenance of ponds! It is structured to help you make the proper decisions regarding the appearance, function and/or up-keep of your pond. Starting with design, learn how to build a pond, including the construction of embankments and dams, and the selection and installation of liners. Then learn how to create and maintain a stable shoreline, create and aquascape littoral benches, and optimize habitat for fi sh and aquatic wildlife.

In terms of the long-term maintenance of ponds – whether constructed for stormwater, irrigation, fi shing or aesthetic purposes – this course provides the answers.

LEARN HOW TO:

• Properly select, use and apply aquatic pesticides to control invasive aquatic weeds and algae;

• Make use of non-pesticide, environmentally friendly techniques to control invasive aquatic weeds and algae;

• Design and implement a dredging project, including the proper navigation of the environmental rules and regulations; and,

• Correctly select, size, and install various types of pond aeration systems.

Additionally, discover new ways to maximize the aesthetics and wildlife attributes of your pond using AQUASCAPING AND BIOENGINEERING techniques! This innovative approach combines landscaping and evolving engineering solutions to correct eroded shorelines, create and maintain stable and attractive vegetative shorelines, and integrate native, non-invasive, easy to maintain, and attractive plant species into the design of new ponds or the retrofi t of existing ponds.