Wetland delineation certification program

Some states have from time to time established delineation certification programs and some of those programs may still exist. Such programs have their own authorization and provisions for certification. In the U. The following excerpts are taken from the websites of three such societies:. These standards describe the knowledge, skills and conduct that clients, employers and government agencies can use to identify appropriate professionals.

From the Society of Wetland Scientists : Although the Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program includes among its members representatives of many local, state, provincial, and federal agencies, certification is not required by any agency and has no official or legal standing.

Certification signifies that the academic and work experience of a Professional Wetland Scientist PWS meets the standards expected by his or her peers of a practicing wetland professional and provides acknowledgment to his or her peers of adherence to standards of professional ethics with regard to the conduct and practice of wetland science. This program provides applicants with a jurisdictional guarantee of wetlands and wetland boundaries within an identified area of land, following the United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and associated supplements.

Wetland delineations require on-site analysis of vegetation, soils, and hydrology during the growing season, so WIP assessments are conducted typically within the period from mid-April through early November when site conditions allow for accuracy.

Applications are accepted year-round, but any WIP service application may be held over-winter until onset of the spring growing season. While often useful for various purposes, the general, statewide wetland mapping data presented via EGLE Wetlands Map Viewer are not based upon on-site review i. Therefore EGLE does not provide jurisdictional guarantees or maps specific to wetland boundaries associated with those online mapping data.

It certifies that a wetland professional has successfully completed foundational training developed specifically for those working in the wetland regulatory field in Minnesota and that they have the basic background knowledge and training to become competent at conducting work associated with wetland regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Program pdf. All classes and certification exams that were scheduled for were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the current certification renewal period has been extended.

This extension allows for an additional year to obtain credits for certification renewal. You can view and review lectures as many times you wish until your course closes. All online courses close on November 30th each year. Yes, you will have face to face interaction with your field practicum instructor to ensure you understand all the material as well as standard field practices. During the online component of the course, please contact the instructor via the discussion board.

Your certificate of completion can be used to document instructional hours received in this topic. You should contact the specific certifying agency or association directly to find out how they will assess or credit this WTI course. Typically, our courses are accepted by all state and national certifying agencies and associations; however, you should confirm that with the specific certification program to which you are applying or renewing.

These dates and locations are also offered as a 2-day Refresher Course for those who have had a full, basic wetland delineation course at least 32 hours from WTI or another provider. Click here to learn more. Lots of great information and the ability to work through practice delineations with the appropriate amount of guidance and supervision. That was a benefit compared to a live course. I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge on the subject.

Course was awesome! A LOT of information, but good information, that I would not have learned anywhere else. Army Corps of Engineers and numerous state governments. Specific lecture topics are listed below. Field practicum agendas include: safety briefing, instructor demonstration and use of data sheets, student characterization of data points and use of data sheets, and a variety of field exercises.

Charles J. He has testified frequently as an expert on these issues. He specializes in wetland delineation, hydric soil evaluation, wetland hydrology assessment, permitting, mitigation, and problematic wetland situations.