This four-day theoretical and practical course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University introduces participants to the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP). Participants also learn to complete a field assessment and...

GVI, or Grassland Vegetation Inventory, is a biophysical and land use classification system specifically designed by the Government of Alberta (GoA) for the grassland region. This course presented by SALMTEC has four learning modules and consists of online, offline and interactive components.

ABWRET-A, or the Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool-Actual is a standardized method for assessing the important natural functions performed by all types of Alberta wetlands using both field and spatial data. SALMTEC has designed this course to provide participants with a strong understanding of the ABWRET-A. This course targets an intermediate audience with some experience working in natural...

The Grassland Vegetation Inventory is a land cover and land use classification system for the grasslands. GVI provides an extensive array of natural upland, riparian and wetland classes. Coupled with anthropogenic (modified) land use classes, GVI is a robust system that captures the variety of biophysical land uses in the grasslands.

The ABWRET-A (W25) Blended Course provides learners with a strong understanding of the Government of Alberta’s wetland function assessment tool, needed for Alberta Water Act approvals.

Presented from both Indigenous and western perspectives, the Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management program provides a unique learning opportunity that combines knowledge of western fire science and Indigenous ways of knowing with landscape and fire ecology and social sciences to address a vital need for professional training in the increasingly complex area of...

In this MicroCourse, you’ll explore different types of flow and learn how flow dynamics impact water quality and habitats. Through engaging videos and field-based photos, you’ll gain the skills to interpret real-world stream conditions. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong foundation in stream hydraulics, with the ability to identify and...

Lake management requires key skills and knowledge required to study and sample the physical, chemical, and biological properties of lakes. This two-day course includes instructor-led presentations, as well as ample ‘hands on’ student application through discussions, breakout groups and exercises.

The BC Natural Resources Forum offers a positive, non-partisan arena to discuss and learn first-hand the latest news, trends and opportunities linked to the resource sector in BC. The conference has become an important platform for leaders across the resource sectors and BC's communities to build relationships, share ideas and discuss solutions common to their industries.

This course will demonstrate how to effectively use Avenza Maps alongside traditional tools like hand maps and compasses, allowing you to navigate the field with confidence. Applications like Avenza Maps enable users to access their current GPS location while in the field, making travel and data collection easier.

In this MicroCourse, you’ll explore the different types of channel morphologies, the conditions that create them, and their stability over time. You’ll also learn about the challenges of working within dynamic channel systems. Through the use of photographs, topographic imagery, and channel cross-sections, participants will develop the skills to accurately identify channel morphologies and pinpoint...

To assist practitioners in capturing more fish when doing this work, NRTG’s Advanced Electrofishing MicroCourse provides students with lessons learned over decades on how to effectively capture fish using this tool.