ABWRET-A Field Training Course
The ABWRET-A field training course provides hands-on instruction in assessing wetland waterflows, water quality, wildlife habitat, and human use functions.
ABWRET-A Field Course Waitlist
If registration for this course is not listed you are welcome to add your name to the waitlist.
If SALMTEC receives enough interest by May 30, 2026, we will contact all waitlisted individuals to poll for preferred dates and availability.
Adding your name to the waitlist—and participating in any availability poll—is not considered a commitment to register.
Field Activities
Participants will evaluate wetland function indicators for three types of mineral-soil wetlands using the Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Actual (ABWRET-A). Activities will include guided, group, and individual assessments, supported by a detailed field activity workbook.
Over 70 indicators will be discussed for each wetland, with practical tips and tricks for:
- Plant identification
- Catchment delineation
- Water behaviour in, through, and out of a waterbody
- Wildlife habitat quality
- Wetland Policy
Course Logistics
- Location: Calgary (3 wetlands within the City):
- Date: TBD
- Duration: Full-day field training course (8:30am to 5:30pm MST)
- Breaks: Bio- and travel-breaks between wetland locations
Pre-Course Preparation
Participants will receive the following materials prior to the field date:
- Site logistics package
- Field agenda
- Map pins to the parking areas
Participant Responsibilities
- Transportation (car-pooling is recommended)
- Food and water
- Pencil
- Appropriate field gear for rainy and cold weather
Get ready for a comprehensive and engaging field experience! 🌿🦆📚
Instructor:
Laurie Hamilton, M.Sc., C.E.T., R.P.Biol., P. Biol., Authenticating Wetland Professional
This eight-(8)-hour course counts towards professional development credits for many of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations.
This course makes a great companion to SALMTEC’s in-depth ABWRET-A Blended Course.
General Registration Cancellation Policy
- More than one month before the field date (once booked):
Full refunds are available, minus a $50 administration fee per registrant. - Within one month of the field date (once booked):
Refunds are not available. - Transfers:
Registrations may be transferred to another individual at any time.
