AMWS is fully committed to the professional development
of our members for the benefit of the environment. As a result,
we offer a variety of workshops on wetland science and regulatory
updates.
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UPCOMING
WORKSHOPS
Below is the schedule for the balance of 2008 AMWS workshops. (Note: AMWS members receive discounted workshop rates.)
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September 12, 2008 (Friday/Half-Day) - Ferns of Massachusetts, Wildcat Reservation, Boxford, Mass. ( Instructor: John Dick, Hancock Associates); $50 member/$75 non-member.
Ferns are some of the most common herbaceous plants found in New England, yet their variety frequently makes them confusing. For example, it is critical to know the difference between cinnamon and interrupted fern in wetland determination, and even experienced experts often mistake one for the other. Learn about the numerous varieties of common and unusual ferns in Massachusetts. This new AMWS workshop has been requested for years, and is being taught by expert John Dick. (Up to 3 hrs. CEUs)
STATUS: FULL
(Cancellations sometimes occur. Please contact administrator@amws.org to be added to the Wait List.)
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September 26, 2008 (Friday) - Classic River Morphology (initially listed as Stream Channel & Riverfront Surveys), Belchertown, Mass. & the West Branch of the Swift River. (Instructors: Patrick Garner, Patrick Garner Co.; Beth Lambert, Mass. Riverways Program; Paul Beaulieu, Tighe & Bond); $95 member/$150 non-member.
Every wetland scientist needs the information provided by this workshop, yet few have the opportunity to get it in New England. Learn about river dynamics, bankfull determinations and stream survey techniques. The all-day seminar covers all-things-river, including glacial and floodplain characteristics, terrain and watershed features, use of the Rosgen method of river classification, bankfull indicators and field techniques, river geometry, problem sites and use of flow meters, indicator dye and survey techniques.
Photo courtesy of Paul Beaulieu The workshop’s emphasis is on science, not regulation. There will be a morning classroom session in Belchertown and an afternoon session at the nearby West Branch of the Swift River. (Up to 7 hours CEUs)
STATUS: ALMOST FULL
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October 17, 2008 (Friday) - Wildlife Habitat Surveys, Berlin, Mass. (Instructors:
Brian Butler, Oxbow Associates; Stacy Carpenter, Caspian Associates); $95 member/$150 non-member.
You asked for it! Learn the basics of wildlife habitat surveys. We’ll cover the "nuts & bolts" of seasonal thresholds, planning needs, sampling techniques and pitfalls--specifically with reptiles and amphibians. We will also look at the regulatory aspects for a successful MESA submission with a presentation on Appendix A & B guidelines as well as a number of case studies.
The workshop will give participants the knowledge needed to help guide clients through the process, work with a wildlife biologist and NHESP. This course could be an important step in the those needed Photo Courtesy of John Dick
to receive NHESP certification. (Up to 7 hours CEUs)
STATUS: ALMOST FULL
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November 7, 2008 (Friday) - AMWS Annual Meeting, Babson Executive Conference
Center, Wellesley, Mass. (Speakers: Heidi Davis, AMWS President, DEP; Barry Cahoon, Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation; Edward Thomas, Esq., former FEMA disaster relief specialist; Lealdon Langley, DEP; Wesley Shaw. Mass. CZM; Mickey Marcus. New England Environmental.) $110 member ($95 if register by Sept. 30th;) $150 non-members.
The damage caused by fluvial flooding is resulting in ever-increasing costs and risks. The standard response to “controlling” rivers has been to channelize, dredge and berm the flood-prone river and to armor offending coastal dunes or banks. These measures are often counter-productive and have questionable flood-reduction benefits.
This conference will discuss river and coastal flooding as well as infrastructure failure, land taking issues, state building code revisions, the Massachusetts “StormSmart Coasts” Program and inland and coastal flooding solutions. Includes business meeting and door prizes! (Up to 6 hours CEUs)
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NOTE: ALL AMWS WORKSHOPS HAVE LIMITED SPACE. IF YOU DO NOT
RECEIVE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED!
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(Not an AMWS member? See "Join" section on this website!)
AMWS
WORKSHOP POLICY:
(1)
All fees are due in advance of workshop. Should you require
reimbursement by your employer, an invoice will be provided
upon request.
(2)
AMWS members enjoy discounted workshop rates. If you substitute
for an AMWS member who has registered for a workshop --but cannot
attend-- and you are not a member, you must pay the non-member
rate. Because all wetland scientists in Massachusetts are encouraged
to join AMWS, you are invited to join as an affiliate member
immediately to receive your discount.
(3)
If you register, receive confirmation, and find that you can't
attend the workshop, all efforts to fill your space will be
made. If a replacement is found, your registration fee will
be returned. However, if a replacement is not found, your registration
fee cannot be returned. Expenses are incurred for registrants
whether they attend or not. Further, workshops are already priced
as low as possible to encourage professional development.
(4)
Registration is only guaranteed when you are given confirmation
by email or regular mail. Do not assume you are registered otherwise.
Workshop participants often receive box lunches or supplies
that are not ordered in excess. Additionally, the instructor/participant
ratio must be maintained for optimal learning.
(5)
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting
list will be maintained.
(6)
CEUs are usually available from the certifying authority. All
participants are given a Certificate of Attendance.
If
you are interested in teaching, please contact AMWS
Administrator
AMWS
ALSO LISTS ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY OTHER GROUPS that
may be of interest to our members. Please see below:
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MassDEP Wetlands Circuit Rider Program
Series of free workshops covering essential aspects of wetlands regulation and administration based on the Wetlands Protection Act, regulations, policies and other MassDEP guidance.
Most of these workshops will be open to the public, but attendance will be limited to conservation commissioners and municipal staff for the three “hands on” sessions. Attendees at these hands-on sessions will use plans from the mock development project Clearwater Estates; therefore, the number of attendees will also be limited (but additional sessions can be scheduled if needed).
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
WETLANDS PROTECTION BASICS - THE ACT AND REGULATIONS
Th Sep 11, 3-5 p.m. - Raynham Town Hall, 558 South Main Street (Rte 104), Raynham, MA 02767
W Sep 17, 3-5 p.m. - Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645
WETLANDS PROTECTION POLICIES AND FORMS
W Oct 8, 3-5 p.m. - Eastham Town Hall, 2500 State Hwy (Rte 6), Eastham, MA 02642
Th Oct 9, 3-5 p.m. - MassDEP SERO, 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville, MA 02347
SITE PLAN REVIEW* - week of Nov 3, locations TBA, 2.5 hr
LID AND EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL - week of Dec 1, locations TBA, 2 hr
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS* - week of Feb 9, locations TBA, 3 hr (Riverfront Area and "avoid, minimize, mitigate" for BVW & limited projects)
REDEVELOPMENT - week of Mar 9, locations TBA, 2 hr (stormwater and riverfront)
CONSTRUCTION PHASE* - week of Apr 6, locations TBA, 2.5 hr
POST-CONSTRUCTION - week of May 4, locations TBA, 2 hr
* Attendance limited to Conservation Commissioners & Municipal Staff for these “hands on” sessions.
TO SIGN UP, please write to Christine.Odiaga@state.ma.us; confirmation of registration will be sent via reply e-mail. If you’re interested in hosting a workshop in the Taunton River watershed area or on Cape Cod, or if you have input on the best time of day to hold these sessions, please contact Christine.Odiaga@state.ma.us .
There is an overview flyer for this series posted at www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/cridr.htm; flyers for the individual workshops will be posted as the dates are confirmed.
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Humboldt Institute, Steuben, Maine (http://www.eaglehill.us) offers the following summer and fall programs:
June 8 - 14 ..... Freshwater Macro- and Microalgae: Taxonomy and Biomonitoring
(Jeffrey R. Johansen)
June 9 - 14 ..... Northeast Freshwater Fish Origins, Distribution, Status, and Taxonomy
(David B. Halliwell)
June 22 - 28 .... Submersed and Floating Aquatic Flowering Plants: Taxonomy, Ecology, and
Management (C. Barre Hellquist)
July 20 - 26 .... Freshwater Mussels of the Northeast: Taxonomy, Life history, and Conserva-
tion (Jay Cordeiro)
July 27 - Aug 2 ... Advanced Topics in Salt Marsh Restoration and Monitoring: Ecological
Tipping Points (Susan C. Adamowicz and David Burdick)
Sept 28 - Oct 4 ... Advanced Mycology: Freshwater and Marine Ascomycetes
(Carol Ann Shearer)
Sept 28 - Oct 1 ... Invasive and Exotic Plant Eradication and Plant Comunity Restoration
(John W. Munro)
October 1 - 5 ... Bioengineering and Biostructural Stabilization of Landscapes
(John W. Munro)
October 5 - 11 ... Integrated Ecological Restoration of Rivers and Streams Including, Design of
Native Vegetation for Water Quality, in Floodplains, Riparian Zones and Waterways
Descriptions of seminars may be found at http://www.eaglehill.us/mssemdes.html
Information on lodging options, meals, and costs may be found at
http://www.eaglehill.us/mapinfo.html
There is a printable and online application form at
http://www.eaglehill.us/mapweb.html
http://www.eaglehill.us/mapprn.html
Syllabi are available for these and many other fine natural history training seminars on diverse topics.
For more information, please contact the Humboldt Institute, PO Box 9, Steuben, ME 04680-0009. 207-546-2821. Fax 207-546-3042
E-mail - mailto:office@eaglehill.us
Online general information may be found at http://www.eaglehill.us
NATURAL HISTORY SEMINARS
In support of field biologists, modern field naturalists, and students of the natural history sciences, Eagle Hill offers specialty seminars and workshops at different ecological scales for those who are interested in understanding, addressing, and solving complex ecological questions. Seminars topics range from watershed level subjects, and subjects in classical ecology, to highly specialized seminars in advanced biology, taxonomy, and ecological restoration. Eagle Hill has long been recognized as offering hard-to-find seminars and workshops which provide important opportunities for training and meeting others who are likewise dedicated to the natural history
sciences.
Eagle Hill field seminars are of special interest because they focus on the natural history of one of North America's most spectacular and pristine natural areas, the coast of eastern Maine
from Acadia National Park to Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge and beyond. Most seminars combine field studies with follow-up lab studies and a review of the literature. Additional information is provided in lectures, slide presentations, and discussions. Seminars
are primarily taught for people who already have a reasonable background in a seminar program or in related subjects, or who are keenly interested in learning about a new subject.
Anne Favolise - Stanton, Aministrative Assistant
Humboldt Field Research Institute and Eagle Hill Foundation
P.O. Box 9, 59 Eagle Hill Road, Steuben, ME 04680-0009 United States
Phone: 207-546-2821, FAX: 207-546-3042, http://www.eaglehill.us
Publishers of three science journals.
Northeastern Naturalist:
www.eaglehill.us/nena
Southeastern Naturalist:
www.eaglehill.us/sena
Journal of the North Atlantic:
www.eaglehill.us/jona
Attention Mass. Soil Evaluators : All soil evaluators must obtain 10 hours of approved continuing ed training by the next renewal application in 2010. Contact: Rosemary Decie at the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission @ 978/323-7920.
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