Join the ESCABC as they review the best practices and applications of: Sediment control ponds, including purpose, effectiveness, layout, design, construction and monitoring; (12:00 -12:35) Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation for Application in Canada including how to quantify the effectiveness of your plan! (12:35 – 1:00)

Effectively capturing and sampling of fish is a practiced skill and with experience the practitioner learns how to set nets and traps effectively to increase their catch. NRTGs Advanced Fish Sampling MicroCourse is intended for that purpose, to draw on decades of experience capturing and sampling fish to provide students tips, tricks, and strategies to not only...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Cochrane Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Kamloops Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

The BC Ministry of Forests is inviting you to a virtual three-hour workshop on the development of a Climate Adaptation Policy Framework. The Climate Adaptation Policy Framework will guide the Ministry of Forests’ work on adapting to climate change and establish a consistent approach to integrating climate change adaptation into strategic and operational decision-making. The...

In this course presented by NRTG, participants will delve into the optimal seasons and habitats for amphibian observation, methods for identification across all life stages, and techniques for auditory identification. The Amphibian Identification MicroCourse caters to environmental professionals seeking to expand their expertise in amphibian work or refine their skills, as well as to amateur...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Prince George Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online...

Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) offers monthly guided bird walks to give people the opportunity to learn and practice their skills with local bird ID experts. British Columbia is home to some of North America’s best birdwatching opportunities and VARC's guided walks will help you improve your knowledge of BC birds and get to know them – whether...

This two-day certification course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.

Join the BC Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) for its 12th annual Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology (BEST) Conference. The British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s BEST Conference attracts environmental professionals every May for two and a half days of technical sessions, networking opportunities, and a sponsor exhibition.    

Bird nest surveys are an important, but controversial, tool for protecting the nests, eggs, and young that may be threatened by human-caused disturbances, and in so doing remain compliant with Canadian environmental law. In this micro-course presented by NRTG, participants will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and overcome some of the most common limitations of...

In this seminar, wetland identification and preliminary boundary delineation tools and approaches will be discussed and applied to case studies. Tools include historical air photos, satellite images, contours, digital elevation models, hydrology maps, geology maps, soils and surficial geology maps, as well as climate data, hydrology data, land cover mapping and many other tools! Seminar...