This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and Royal Roads University and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts introduces the fundamentals of asset management. Learners will explore the...

In this course presented by Royal Roads University, participants will learn about climate adaptation policy in Canada and BC, and how it impacts your professional functions and day-to-day activities. Students...

Presented by NRTG, Species at Risk is an applied, two-day, fully online course focusing on how to determine which species at risk are known to occur in a particular area,...

Online workshop presented by Mâwandônan Consulting and designed to provide practical solutions to those who want to better consult with Aboriginal People/Industry or are in a position that requires that they engage Aboriginal People/Industry...

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...

The Coastal Forage Fish Network (CFFN) is hosting two one-day workshops to introduce development considerations and methods to survey for beach spawning forage fish for projects that may impact these fish and their nearshore habitat. This is a course targeted and designed for regulators and practitioners and will not cover monitoring or research techniques. Key...

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a proven and globally accepted method that is increasingly being used for survey of aquatic taxa. This highly effective, cost-efficient, and non-invasive method relies on the detection of genetic materials in aquatic ecosystems using laboratory analysis of water samples to detect DNA from the target taxa. Environmental DNA methods are predicated...

In this immersive course by NRTG, participants will dive deep into understanding fish habitat and its critical role across seasons and life stages, with a focus on stream-dwelling salmonids. Presenters will break down habitat units like pools, riffles, runs, and glides, to show how these features support thriving fish populations. Students will also explore the...

After a prolonged hiatus due to health restrictions, fRI Research is excited to provide an opportunity for resource practitioners, policy makers, scientists, and community leaders to review and discuss new research findings related to mountain pine beetle. Major concerns targeted by this research include climate change, anthropogenic intervention, forest composition, socio-economic values, watersheds and their...

The Ecosystems Field Data Collection Micro-Credential trains resource and/or forestry practitioners in the use of field skills to identify ecosystems in the field, describe and map ecological strata, identify and describe critical soil hazards and site issues. Procedures and methodologies taught will allow practitioners to classify areas, even if they are devoid of vegetation due to...

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) North American 2024 Conference will provide an interactive forum to learn and share about the science and practice of ecological restoration across ecosystems and disciplines to better connect a diverse and engaged restoration community. The conference theme is Cross-Biome Connections: Ecological Restoration on a Diverse Continent, and it will...

NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) addresses the growing demand for skilled and certified guardians employed within communities, industries, and non-profit organizations. This five-week (200-hour) program integrates engaging lectures, applied field training, realistic case studies, scenarios, and exercises to build practical skills, technical knowledge, and enhance analytical and critical thinking abilities.