Alberta Wetland Policy Basics

$45.00 "plus GST"

The Alberta Wetland Policy outlines the strategic direction and tools required to sustainably manage wetlands on the landscape to benefit all Albertans. Wetland Policy implementation is a complicated process and requires that all proponents or their representatives have a basic understanding of the process. 

The Alberta Wetland Policy Basics online course provides an overview of wetland identification, delineation, classification, function assessment, replacement, monitoring, design and management requirements under the Alberta Water Act.

This short online course was designed for anyone interested in Alberta’s wetlands.

Course Format:

The course is immediately available and consists of:

  • Four – 15-25 minute online modules,
  • Four – optional activities (approximately 15-30 minutes each) and
  • Four – optional quizzes to test your knowledge

Course Learning Objectives:

This short online course was designed for anyone interested in Alberta’s wetlands. Course objectives include:

  • Describing what a wetland is and how it is classified
  • Discussing tips on how to identify wetlands
  • Providing a basic understanding of the regulatory requirements for activities in a wetland
  • Facilitating an understanding of the Wetland Policy and how it is implemented in Alberta

This course has recently received the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists’ Peggy Thompson Award for high standards of achievement in conveying biological science concepts to the public.

Category

Wetlands

Length

2-3h

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