The training includes a 4 day field and classroom workshop. In the classroom we will present the specific refinements to the 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual. Both manuals present changes to the analysis of soils, vegetation and hydrology. The focus of the discussion will be to highlight the changes as well as discuss potential ramifications of adding new wetland indicators. Many of the public comments focus on the implication that sites might be called wetlands under the new Manuals that may not have been identified using just the 1987 Manual.

During the field portion of the class we will complete several data points using the new Regional Supplement data forms. Sites have been selected to focus on the appropriate Regional Supplements and the local environmental conditions. On all sites the 1987 Manual will also be utilized to compare and highlight any changes in analysis. We will also identify strategies to present to the Corps if a site meets the Regional Supplement wetland criteria, but not the 1987 Manual criteria.

The class is taught by Marc Seelinger, PWS. Marc has been teaching students how to delineate wetlands since 1993. For over 25-years he continues to work with consulting clients helping them understand the technical and regulatory nature of the wetland rules. This gives him "real-world" expertise that he shares with his students.

This class is ideal for experienced wetland delineators as well as individuals new to the field. If you want to get up to speed on the latest updates to the Corps Wetland Delineation Manual sign up today at: http://SwampSchool.org or call 1-877-4SwampEd (1-877-479-2673).

PWS Pre-Approval

This course has been pre-approved by the SWSPCP as meeting standards for content and instruction and, upon successful completion, has been judged to be immediately eligible to receive credits and/or points toward SWSPCP Professional Certification or SWSPCP Professional Certification Renewal.