This MicroCourse is dedicated to helping those responsible for responding to requests for proposals or grant applications achieve greater success in their efforts. Successful proposal writing requires understanding the value of persuasion, knowing what to include to be competitive, appreciating what not to include, and striking the correct tone to inspire confidence by the reader....

In this MicroCourse, you’ll explore the design and application of rock groynes, with a focus on real-world examples of both successful and unsuccessful projects. Through interactive desktop exercises, participants will gain hands-on experience in designing groynes for streambank protection.

This MicroCourse offers a concise yet thorough review of proven, science-based techniques for assessing limiting factors, such as life history, habitat space, competition, resource availability, and environmental conditions. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to systematically evaluate these factors and use their findings to effectively guide restoration efforts.

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 we will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and overcome some of the most common limitations of bird nest surveys.

This Micro-Course describes strategies and approaches to selecting specific methods, in a defensible manner and combining information from a range of scales, to complete efficient and effective fish habitat assessments. Participants are assumed to have working knowledge of the standard stream fish habitat assessment methods.

Tailored for beginners or as a refresher for those seeking to reinforce their botanical knowledge, this MicroCourse aims to bolster your confidence in identifying plants and set you on a path for continuous learning and growth in this fascinating field.

An information session is scheduled a session from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Vancouver. The event will be held at: The Blue Horizon Hotel (Baker & Arrowsmith Rooms) 1225 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1C3 https://www.bluehorizonhotel.com/ The agenda includes: • 6pm: Networking reception, which includes a beverage and appetizers ($25...

This course will dive deep into industry-leading techniques for wildlife mitigation amidst construction projects. Explore strategies for pinpointing potential impacts, selecting appropriate mitigation measures, and evaluating their effectiveness. Emphasizing hands-on learning, you’ll navigate timing considerations for various species and explore terrestrial and aquatic isolation methods.

This one-day Fish Habitat Restoration – Prescription Development course will provide participants with the methodology to develop a comprehensive habitat restoration prescription. Topics include how to inventory your site, investigate, and define historic conditions, identify ecological and traditional values to be restored, establish goals and objectives, develop and execute your restoration and monitoring plan.

Discover the intricate interplay between human actions and water quality in this Construction Monitoring MicroCourse. We’ll explore how anthropogenic activities, both in and around watercourses, can create dirty water, adversely affecting aquatic ecosystems.

In this immersive course, you’ll dive deep into understanding fish habitat and its critical role across seasons and life stages, with a focus on stream-dwelling salmonids. We’ll break down habitat units like pools, riffles, runs, and glides, and show you how these features support thriving fish populations.

NRTG’s MicroCourse equips you with essential survival strategies and self-treatment techniques for medical emergencies in the field. You’ll explore the critical steps to stay calm and act decisively during challenging situations.

This course equips individuals expanding their careers into this realm with detailed knowledge. It covers specific capture techniques, their rationale, and execution, along with best practices for safe handling to prevent injury or disease transmission. Additionally, it explores broader elements such as study design and offers guidance on identifying species across various life stages and...

This comprehensive course is designed to introduce you to the industry’s best practices for erosion and sediment control. From mastering common site isolation techniques to delving into real-world examples, you’ll learn how to assess the effectiveness of sediment and erosion controls with precision.

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...