ENVM 629 - Wetland Delineation I

Unit(s): 2

The main objective of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to delineation of jurisdictional wetlands in California. Major course topics will include: field identification and characterization of 3 wetland parameters; practice using routine method for delineating wetlands in the field; and national, state and regional wetland policy and regulatory relevant to delineation of wetlands in California. This course focuses on teaching procedures used to delineate wetland boundaries using the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1) and the Regional Supplements to this USACE Manual for the Arid West Region (version 2, 2008).

Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate; Field of Study restricted to Environmental Management Major
College of Arts and Sciences