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Midwest Biodiversity Institute
$1,100.00
Registration is Closed
Sep 13th - Sep 16th, 2021
Midwest Biodiversity Institute
$1,100.00
Registration is Closed
Wetland Delineation is a process that requires an adequate knowledge of the hydrologic, soil and plant characteristics of wetlands to determine which parts of the landscape are wetlands and how to define their boundaries. In this course our instructors provide thorough training in the protocols covered in the 1987 US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and its Regional Supplements. These protocols can be used to identify areas that possess the appropriate combination of wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and wetland plant communities to be considered jurisdictional wetlands.
During this course, we will cover all aspects of the wetland delineation process through classroom sessions and hands-on field training. Instructors will describe the different types of wetlands, their varying hydrologic, soil, and plant features, and how to best collect and record the important data that separates wetlands from their surrounding landscapes.
Special emphasis will be given to the field indicators of wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and wetland plant communities detailed in the Midwest, Northcentral and Northeast, and Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplements. Delineation instruction will be presented in a format that translates into accurate and comprehensive delineations which will meet the approval of the regulatory agencies including the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Registration for all Wetland Delineation Courses includes online access to the following:
- Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States
- 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual
- Three regional supplemental manuals for Ohio
- NRCS Land Resource Regions
- USACE latest regional wetland plant list
- Copies of training PowerPoints
Students for all courses should also provide their own Munsell Color Soil Book and 10 x Magnifier if available. If you do not have access to these, we will have some on-hand.
Covid-19 Notification: Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases and the corresponding recommendations by the Columbus Health Department and the CDC, we are holding classroom portions of this training virtually via Zoom. Field training will still take place. However, those attending should maintain social distancing and must wear a facemask of appropriate material that completely covers your nose and mouth at all times during in-field training, regardless of vaccination status. We ask that those showing symptoms not attend. Each participant will also need to provide his/her own transporation to and from field sites to avoid unnecessary sharing of vehicles.
Days One through Four
4 consecutive (8-hour) days - two days of classroom instruction, followed by two days of field training.
Upon completion participants will be equipped and confident in their abilities to delineate wetlands on their own and will be informed on how to access any additional guidance they may need. Participants will receive certification documenting successful course completion.
* This course is certified by the Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program.
Our Reviews
Joshua P.
I recently completed this course and was thoroughly impressed. The content was well-structured and directly applicable to real-world fieldwork. I left feeling genuinely confident in my ability to apply the ORAM scoring methodology in the field. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to sharpen their wetland assessment skills or those first starting out in the field.
Lindsey S
The Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI) training significantly enhanced my ability to assess and document stream quality accurately and comprehensively. Mr. Rankin’s expertise, combined with his genuine scientific curiosity, created an engaging and highly effective learning environment. During the classroom portion of the training, he provided thorough explanations of each metric, including the rationale behind them and the supporting scientific data. The field component was equally valuable—evaluating streams alongside an expert and applying the concepts in real-world settings reinforced and clarified everything we had learned the previous day. The experience was both educational and enjoyable, and I look forward to future opportunities to learn from the talented team at MBI.
Anonymous
The training was great! The field portion was especially great
Allie E
Thorough, great practice and good mix of hands on vs in classroom training
Anonymous
Fantastic! The training did a great job of preparing me to identify and analyze all the various conditions that can be present in a headwater stream, and
Lisa B
MBI's PHWH course made me more comfortable and confident assessing primary headwater streams and using the HHEI to score streams.
Kristy S
The content of the course was perfect for the projects that our company completes
Rick N
Excellent, fun and educational
Nick V
I thought it was very well done and covered all ORAM caveats.
Michael R
MBI's ORAM course is extremely in-depth and provides clarity for some of the more objective assessment criteria, as well as a great experience in the field.
Mitchell M
This training directly touched on all the topics within the ORAM form with which I had questions about, and provided me with the necessary tools to more accurately score wetlands.
Hannah C
I felt the content and scope were very relevant to learning and understanding ORAM methodology.
Hannah C
I thought Brian was an excellent instructor. I do not feel there should be any changes. He gave the group may opportunities to ask questions as well as test our knowledge. Everything was very valuable for me.
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