The Swamp School

2012 Pennsylvania Wetland Delineation Training

This class includes training on both US Army Corps of Engineers:

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement
• Northcentral and Northeast Supplement

June 13-14, 2012

• Pocono Mountains, PA
• Wetland Plant Identification

June 26-27, 2012 -  Wetland Delineation for Engineers

• Williamsport, PA
• Regional Supplement 2 Day Workshop

Accurate wetland delineations are a necessity for many types of land use projects. When you need to expand your business capabilities and hone your skills, this intensive combination of classroom and field training will teach you what you need to know and provide valuable hands-on delineation experience. This traditional 38-hour wetlands delineation class covers the current and proposed USACOE wetlands delineation methods as well as the recent Rapanos decision. This online version has been accepted as suitable training for the various States that require wetland delineation certification training.

An intensive combination of online classroom and field training, Swamp School is a hands-on way to learn all the necessary skills to perform wetland delineations.

Video Syllabus – NEW

2012 Syllabus: 2012 Wetland Delineation Training Syllabus

Course Agenda

• Introduction to wetlands and wetlands history
• Wetland Delineations Methods
  • US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Regional Supplements
  • Federal Manual (NJ)
• Wetland hydrology assessment
• Hydric soils studies
• Wetland vegetation identification
• The Rapanos decision

This class contains approximately 24 hours of lectures and activities. If you are taking this class online, it is highly recommended that you allow 3 to 4 weeks to complete the online material. Once you have finished with the classroom lectures and activities the field component can be started. The Swamp School offers the 2-day field class almost every month and in several States. Pick a date and location that fits your schedule and we will see you in the swamp!

Wetlands delineation training includes

• 24/7 Online access to your class
• 3.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
• Certificate of Training

Field supplies required

• Soil auger
• Munsell soil color chart
• Plant ID guide
• Notebook

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