Location: Fully online

Wetland Assessment is an applied, two-day, online with a student led field component course focusing on the step-by-step process of how to characterize, classify, and delineate wetlands in Canada and the northern United States.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify and classify wetlands in the field using keys
• Contrast and identify differences between wetland types
• Identify wetland indicator species
• Identify wetland species associations
• Recognize wetland soils
• Delineate wetland boundaries
• Document a wetland assessment

What do I bring or supply?

You will need:

• Computer
• Stable internet access
• Pen and paper

Please note that each afternoon features a student-led field component. Recommended equipment for these sessions includes:

• • Waterproof field notebook
  • Camera (phone camera is acceptable)
  • Suitable all-weather boots (waterproof)
  • Appropriate clothing for field work
  • Field guides to wetland plants
  • A small soil auger or small shovel
  • Measuring tape
  • Google Earth Pro (free download)
  • Smart phone or printer for reviewing air photos (optional but recommended)
  • Compass (optional)
  • GPS (optional)