About the Instructor: Alan Wald has over 25 years experience in field hydrology. He has a Master's Degree in Forest Hydrology from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's Degree in Renewable Natural Resources from the University of California, Davis. He is a professional hydrogeologist licensed in Washington.

Perry Lund is a certified professional wetlands scientist. He has over 15 years experience in shorelines and shoreland management, including OHWM calls on a variety of fluvial systems. Perry has a degree in environmental sciences and ecology from the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for professionals seeking an improved understanding of Ordinary High Water Mark and Ordinary High Water Line delineations.

Prerequisites: Educational experience in one of the following: hydrology and streamflow measurements, coastal shoreline and beach processes, general soil characteristics and classifications, or wetlands and riparian vegetation identification. Field experience in stream surveys, measuring distances on the ground, recording observations would be helpful, but is not required. Office experience in preparing records of field work, scale drawings, draft technical reports with references, and final reports and illustrations would be helpful, but is not required.

Education Level: Introductory/Review

Course Materials: Each participant will receive a copy of the course proceedings including notes and reference material on the first day of the course.

Continuing Education Units: 1.4

What to Bring: Please bring a pen or pencil and a water bottle (to reduce waste). We will be inside on the first day of class. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance for lunch. The second day involves an outdoor field trip. For the field day, please dress for the weather and bring rubber boots or work boots, pen/pencil, rain gear (if necessary), water bottle, and anything else you need to be comfortable in the field. Lunch will be provided for the field day.

Registration: This class is full as of Monday, March 26, 2007. $495 ( *$395 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.