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SUMMARY:Environmental Monitoring for Construction Projects
DESCRIPTION:This course delivered by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU will train participants to effectively design\, manage\, conduct and report for environmental monitoring programs for a wide variety of applications throughout Western Canada\, such as stream crossing installations\, pipeline development\, land development\, etc.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-monitoring-for-construction-projects-2/
LOCATION:Abbotsford\, BC\, Abbotsford\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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SUMMARY:Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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 follow reporting procedures\, including electronic submission requirements.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/riparian-areas-protection-regulation-5/
LOCATION:Online/North Vancouver\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring: Freshwater Sampling and Design
DESCRIPTION:The intent of the water quality monitoring course is to provide participants with knowledge required in order to understand the design of programs for effluents and fresh water\, and to sample safely\, properly\, and with the ability to obtain the best scientifically-defensible results. This will be accomplished through the use of case studies and exercises which will reinforce the principles developed in the classroom. Presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/water-quality-monitoring-freshwater-sampling-and-design/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC\, Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Mapping for Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Management
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU\, this five-day course is designed for anyone working to ground Indigenous stewardship programs in community knowledge\, oral history\, ethnography\, and mapping. This might include Indigenous stewardship staffs\, their allies\, and government / industry partners. Participants will design\, conduct\, and review a mock traditional land use study based on content relevant to participants’ work and interests.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/indigenous-mapping-for-stewardship-and-cultural-heritage-management-2/
LOCATION:North Vancouver\, BC\, North Vancouver\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507
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SUMMARY:Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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 follow reporting procedures\, including electronic submission requirements.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/riparian-areas-protection-regulation-4/
LOCATION:Online/Nanaimo\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260424T161011
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SUMMARY:Environmental Monitoring for Construction Projects
DESCRIPTION:This course delivered by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU will train participants to effectively design\, manage\, conduct and report for environmental monitoring programs for a wide variety of applications throughout Western Canada\, such as stream crossing installations\, pipeline development\, land development\, etc.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-monitoring-for-construction-projects/
LOCATION:Abbotsford\, BC\, Abbotsford\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507
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SUMMARY:Stream-Based Channel Assessments
DESCRIPTION:This course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU provides an introduction on how to recognize and classify channels based on their form and function. Students will learn how to recognize and measure important stream features and will practice field techniques for conducting standard field measurements.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/stream-based-channel-assessments/
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
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SUMMARY:Fish Health Level 2: Practical Fish Health Techniques for Aquaculture & Fisheries Ecology
DESCRIPTION:This intensive five-day course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU focuses on practical skill development associated with fish health techniques for aquaculture (hatcheries and net pen) and aquarium fishes. Topics include animal welfare (including anesthetic use\, blood collection and fish tagging)\, fish anatomy\, recognition of common disease symptoms and testing for harmful algae blooms (HABs). Upon completion\, students will be able to describe the diagnosis\, pathology and treatment of major aquatic diseases.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/fish-health-level-2-practical-fish-health-techniques-for-aquaculture-fisheries-ecology/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
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SUMMARY:Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/electrofishing-theory-safety-and-uses-2/
LOCATION:North Vancouver\, BC\, North Vancouver\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
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SUMMARY:Electrofishing: Theory\, Safety and Uses
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/electrofishing-theory-safety-and-uses/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
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CREATED:20240229T002844Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Technician Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU\, the Environmental Technician Certificate Program (ETCP) is a five-week\, 200-hour accredited training program that prepares graduates to work as certified environmental monitors in natural resource sectors. The ETCP program consists of highly applied training sessions\, with field training taking place most days.
URL:https://cab-bc.org/event/environmental-technician-certificate-program-2/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island University%2C Natural Resources Extension Program":MAILTO:NREP@viu.ca
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