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DATE(S)
INSTRUCTOR(S)
STATUS
TUITION
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JULY 2008

Wetlands Demystified!
Navigating the Complicated World of Wetland Delineation, Regulation, and Restoration

Information Packet (PDF File)

Troutdale,
Oregon
July 8-10, 2008 Ryan Taylor
Esther Lev
John Marshall
Mike Turaski
Corey Owens
Clyde Keebaugh
OPEN $695/$595*

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Principles of Scientific Sampling for Environmental Professionals
Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Conclusions

Information Packet (PDF File)

Austin,
Texas
July 8-10, 2008 Dr. Harold J. Geiger OPEN $595/$495*

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Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology
Understanding Impacts of Organic Chemicals and Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems

Information Packet (PDF File)

Denver,
Colorado
July 10-11, 2008 Ruth Harper OPEN $495/$395*

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Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Reno,
Nevada

July 14, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $250/$195*

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Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Reno,
Nevada

July 15-16, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $495/$395*

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Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater
(Course 3 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Reno,
Nevada
July 17-18, 2008
Erick McWayne
OPEN
$495/$395*

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NEPA & CEQA Workshop
Preparing, Reviewing, Challenging, and Defending Documents Prepared Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Pasadena,
California

July 15-16, 2008

Owen Schmidt and Richard Grassetti OPEN $495/$395*

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Introduction to ArcGIS 9 and Environmental Applications of GIS

Information Packet (PDF File)

Oakland,
California
July 16-18, 2008 Brian Fulfrost FULL $695/$595*

Description

Wait List

Directions

Chronic Effects and Toxicity of Contaminants to Organisms in Aquatic and Marine Systems
Case Studies in Environmental Toxicology

Information Packet (PDF File)

Bellingham,
Washington
July 17, 2008 Ruth Harper OPEN $250/$195*

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Stormwater Monitoring and Data Analysis under New NPDES Phase I and II Regulations

Information Packet (PDF File)

Lacey,
Washington
July 22-23, 2008 Dylan Ahearn OPEN $495/$395*

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Health Hazards of Toxic Chemicals and Methods for Preventing Exposure
Basic Principles of toxicology, tools for assessment & beyond

Boulder,
Colorado
July 23, 2008 Steven G. Gilbert OPEN $150/$95*

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Health Hazards of Toxic Chemicals and Methods for Preventing Exposure
Basic Principles of toxicology, tools for assessment & beyond

Seattle,
Washington
July 29, 2008 Steven G. Gilbert OPEN $150/$95*

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Stormwater Management Overview for Highway Projects
Washington State Department of Transportation Highway Runoff Manual

Seattle
Washington
July 31, 2008 Glorilyn Maw
Rocio Peralta
OPEN $250/$195*

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Directions

Freshwater Fish ID: Morphology, Biology, and Ecology

Information Packet (PDF File)

South Lake Tahoe,
California
July 31 - August 1, 2008 Mike Carbiener OPEN $495/$395*

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AUGUST 2008

Collecting and Handling of Water Samples for Trace Metal Analysis
Sampling for Trace Metals using "Clean hands/Dirty hands" Method

Seattle,
Washington
August 1, 2008 Michelle Briscoe OPEN $295/$250*

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Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Denver,
Colorado

August 4, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $250/$195*

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Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Denver,
Colorado

August 5-6, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $495/$395*

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Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater
(Course 3 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Denver,
Colorado
August 7-8, 2008
Erick McWayne
OPEN
$495/$395*

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Applied Hydrogeologic Site Characterization & Monitoring Well Construction for Environmental Professionals

Information Packet (PDF File)

Las Vegas,
Nevada

August 6-8, 2008

Rick G. Graff OPEN $595/$495*

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NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

Information Packet (PDF File)

Phoenix, Arizona

August 6-7, 2008

Owen L. Schmidt OPEN $495/$395*

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Directions

Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology
Understanding Impacts of Organic Chemicals and Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems

Information Packet (PDF File)

Pasadena,
California
August 12-13, 2008 Ruth Harper OPEN $495/$395*

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Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Metals
Geochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and Apportioning Liability

Information Packet (PDF File)

Lacey,
Washington
August 12-13, 2008 Richard Hurst
OPEN $495/$395*

Description

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Directions

Introduction to ArcGIS 9 and Environmental Applications of GIS

Information Packet (PDF File)

Olympia,
Washington

August 12-14, 2008

Jeff Berry OPEN $695/$595*

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Directions

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

Albany,
New York

August 13-14, 2008

Owen L. Schmidt OPEN $495/$395*

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Directions

Advanced ArcGIS 9 for Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Applications

Information Packet (PDF File)

Olympia,
Washington

August 19-21, 2008

Tyson Waldo &
Stefan Freelan
OPEN $695/$595*

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Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Pasadena,
California

August 20, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $250/$195*

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Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Pasadena,
California

August 21-22, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $495/$395*

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Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology
Understanding Impacts of Organic Chemicals and Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems

Information Packet (PDF File)

Boise,
Idaho
August 20-21, 2008 Ruth Harper OPEN $495/$395*

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Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Oakland,
California

August 25, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $250/$195*

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Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Oakland,
California

August 26 - 27, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $495/$395*

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Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater
(Course 3 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Oakland,
California
August 28-29, 2008
Erick McWayne
OPEN
$495/$395*

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Directions

Introduction to ArcHydro
Managing and Mapping Hydrologic Data with ArcGIS

Information Packet (PDF File)

Olympia,
Washington
August 26-27, 2008 Seshu Vaddey OPEN

$595/$495*

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Directions

MTCA Spreadsheets Workshop:
Hands-on Training with the 3 and 4 - Phase Partitioning Models

Information Packet (PDF File)

Olympia,
Washington
August 28, 2008 Priscilla Zieber OPEN

$325/$275*

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SEPTEMBER 2008
The Ecology of Pacific Salmonids
Seattle,
Washington
September 2-3, 2008 Joe E. Merz OPEN $495/$395*

Description

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Directions

Pacific Salmonid Spawning Habitat Restoration
Design, Implementation and Monitoring of In-Stream Habitat Improvement Projects in Regulated Streams and Rivers
Seattle,
Washington
September 4-5, 2008 Joe E. Merz
OPEN $495/$395*

Description

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Directions

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

Information Packet (PDF File)

Helena,
Montana

September 3-4, 2008

Owen L. Schmidt OPEN $495/$395*

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Directions

Biomimicry for Sustainable Design- Biologists at the Design Table
Discovering a World of Solutions Inspired by Nature

Leavenworth
(Lake Wenatchee), WA

September 8-11, 2008

Taryn Mead OPEN Early Bird $995,
After August 15, 2008 $1,195

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Sustainability in Action:
Assessing Risks, Forming Strategies, and Creating Opportunities

Leavenworth
(Lake Wenatchee), WA

September 8-11, 2008

Laura Musikanski
Laura Tesch
TBA TBA

More info

Applied Hydrogeologic Site Characterization & Monitoring Well Construction for Environmental Professionals

Anchorage, Alaska

September 3-5, 2008

Rick G. Graff OPEN $595/$495*

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Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Metals
Geochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and Apportioning Liability

Information Packet (PDF File)

Dallas,
Texas
September 9-10, 2008 Richard Hurst OPEN $495/$395*

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Directions

Principles of Scientific Sampling for Environmental Professionals
Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Conclusions

Information Packet (PDF File)

Sacramento,
California
September 16-18, 2008 Dr. Harold J. Geiger OPEN $595/$495*

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Backpack Electrofishing and Fish Handling Techniques - Effective Methods for Maximizing Fish Capture and Survival

Information Packet (PDF File)

Seattle, Washington

September 16-18, 2008

Dr. James B. Reynolds
Jim Shannon
Cameron Fisher
Hans Berge
OPEN $695/$595*

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Directions

The Ecology of Pacific Salmonids

Information Packet (PDF File)

Red Bluff,
California
September 16-17, 2008 Joe E. Merz OPEN $495/$395*

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Directions

Pacific Salmonid Spawning Habitat Restoration
Design, Implementation and Monitoring of In-Stream Habitat Improvement Projects in Regulated Streams and Rivers

Information Packet (PDF File)

Red Bluff,
California
September 18-19, 2008 Joe E. Merz
OPEN $495/$395*

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3rd Annual ELJ Workshop:
Introduction to Engineered Log Jam
Technology and Applications for Erosion Control and Fish Habitat
La Push,
Washington
September 22-26, 2008 Tim Abbe
Steven Blanton
Jeremy Bunn
Jim Park
Michael McHenry
OPEN $2,250

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Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Missoula,
Montana

September 23, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $250/$195*

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Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 3 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Missoula,
Montana

September 24-25, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $495/$395*

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Contaminant Vapor Migration and Intrusion
An overview of assessment, modeling, remediation, and institutional controls

Information Packet (PDF File)

Sacramento,
California

September 24-25, 2008

Elie H. Haddad OPEN $495/$395*

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Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC)
-Management of Environmental Analytical Data

Seattle, Washington September 30-October 1, 2008 David L. Tooke OPEN $495/$395*

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OCTOBER 2008

Introduction to ArcGIS 9 for Fisheries and Wildlife Biology Applications

Information Packet (PDF File)

Oakland,
California

October 1-3, 2008

Eric Sandoval OPEN $695/$595*

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Environmental Site Restoration/Mitigation
Creative Planning and Implementation

Information Packet (PDF File)

Oxnard,
California
October 1-3, 2008 Larry Lodwick OPEN $695/$595*

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Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Metals
Geochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and Apportioning Liability

Information Packet (PDF File)

San Francisco,
California
October 2-3, 2008 Richard Hurst OPEN $495/$395*

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Pacific Salmonid Spawning Habitat Restoration
Design, Implementation and Monitoring of In-Stream Habitat Improvement Projects in Regulated Streams and Rivers

Information Packet (PDF File)

Portland, Oregon October 2-3, 2008 Joe E. Merz OPEN $495/$395*

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Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry
A Review of Chemistry Principles Essential for Understanding Contaminant Behavior in the Environment

(Course 1 of 2 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Santa Fe,
New Mexico

October 7, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $250/$195*

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Applied Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater
An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
(Course 2 of 2 in a Series)

Information Packet (PDF File)

Santa Fe,
New Mexico

October 8-9, 2008

Erick McWayne OPEN $495/$395*

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Triple Bottom Line Reporting
Measuring Environmental, Social and Economic Performance

Information Packet (PDF File)

Seattle,
Washington
October 9-10, 2008 Laura Musikanski
Richard Gelb
Laura Tesch
OPEN $320/$275*
$220* other

Description

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Directions

Principles of Scientific Sampling for Environmental Professionals
Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Conclusions

Information Packet (PDF File)

Honolulu,
Hawaii

October 7-9, 2008 Dr. Harold J. Geiger OPEN $595/$495*

Description

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Directions

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS

Information Packet (PDF File)

Lacey, Washington

October 8-9, 2008

Owen L. Schmidt OPEN $495/$395*

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Directions

Underground Storage Tank Installation Training

Seattle,
Washington
October 15, 2008 Ben Thomas & others OPEN $250/$195*

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Underground Storage Tank Inspection Training

Seattle,
Washington
October 16-17, 2008 Ben Thomas & others OPEN $495/$395*

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