Habitat Restoration / Mitigation Workshop

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Habitat Restoration / Mitigation
Creative Planning and Implementation
Course ID: BIO-402 ( 3 days )
October 20-22, 2009, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Wingate by Wyndham
8000 E Peakview Ave
Greenwood Village
CO 80111

Instructor: Larry Lodwick, Wetland Ecologist, Impact Sciences, Inc.

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Description: This course provides participants with a broad overview and specific steps used for innovative restoration and mitigation planning and implementation, applicable to the western North America. Developing a restoration/mitigation program should address all aspects of the site’s ecosystem, rather than developing plans to simply enhance a particular species or group of species. The topics covered are intended to include restoration/mitigation planning; research needs; regulatory and permit coordination; early considerations of unanticipated effects, bioengineering, best management practices (BMPs), cost estimation, maintenance of the mitigation, provisions to be taken during all phase of the implementation to ensure success, and how to quantify success in terms of area and ecological function.

A field trip to one or more mitigation sites will be arranged for the second
part of the class session.

Course Topics:

Realistic Restoration/Mitigation Goals
Background Research into Historic and Expected Site Conditions
Regulatory and Planning Issues to Address
Considerations of unanticipated effects (erosion, mosquito populations in created wetlands, drought/flooding, outside influences)
Water Needs of Selected Vegetation
Restoration/Mitigation Planning
Responsibility of Participating Parties
Pre-Restoration/Mitigation Implementation – Measures and Considerations

Best Management Practices
Estimations of Costs
Implementation Monitoring
Restoration/Mitigation Materials and Methods Selection
Maintenance Methods, Anticipated and Unanticipated
Development of Practical Monitoring Requirements
Monitoring Techniques (with some exercises in some techniques)
Performance Standards – What Can Be Realistically Expected.
Protecting Your Investment: Measures for Long-Term
Success of the Restoration/Mitigation Project

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Determine and Select Restoration/Mitigation sites.
Determine Regulatory Considerations for the planned restoration
Understand Restoration / Mitigation Planning needs
Determine suitable Site Conditions and Research Needs
Understand Requirements for Planting Plans
Estimate Costs of the Restoration
Determine the Best Monitoring Methodologies
Anticipate Maintenance Issues
Recommend the Best Long-term Protection Considerations

About our Instructors: Larry Lodwick has 37 years of professional experience in a broad range of fields involving natural resource assessment and management, environmental and wetland regulations, natural resource impact assessment, mitigation plan development, and monitoring. He has worked as a natural resources management biologist for the Texas
State Parks system developing and implementing plans for the restoration and preservation of park resources; as the Section 401 coordinator and wetlands specialist for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation; and has 18 years as a senior biologist/ecologist for consulting firms with projects in California, Oregon, and Washington state. He has
conducted approximately 400 wetland delineation and prepared numerous natural resource restoration and mitigation plans for a wide diversity of environments and for plant and animal species restoration plans. Larry holds a Masters of Science degree from Baylor University in biology.

Intended Audience: Biologists, landscape architects, planners, and environmental engineers. The course will be designed for those with limited to moderate amounts of experience in natural area management, natural resource management or in environmental permitting.

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of natural resource management.

Education Level: Introductory/Intermediate

Course Materials: Each attendee will receive a binder containing a syllabus with the course topics, descriptions, and considerations for undertaking restoration/mitigation topics. The syllabus will include an extensive reference list of materials covering aspects of environmental restoration. This syllabus will be distributed at the beginning of the class.

Continuing Education Units: 2.0

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather, and bring boots and waterproofs for the field trip. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $695 (*$595 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.