Restoring Fish and Wildlife Populations with Conservation Biology and the Endangered Species Act Training in Seattle, Washington

Course ID: POL-305
April 13 - 14, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
EOS Alliance (NWETC) Headquarters
650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98108
PHONE: (206) 762-1976 | FAX: (206) 762-1979

Instructor: Pamela Bennett

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Description: This two day course will cover the Endangered Species Act (ESA) at a federal and state level and Habitat Conservation and Restoration. Attendees will learn about the statutory, administrative and academic evolution of the ESA. The course will cover how many policy elements and property rights are core outgrowths of the ESA.

Habitat Conservation and Restoration will incorporate ESA requirements. The foundations for habitat conservation and biodiversity, restoration goals, and types of biomes will be discussed. To properly plan for a conservation/restoration program attendees will learn about such topics as species’ food and nutrition, counting animals, experimental management, site location and geographic elements, including cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. The course will finish with an analysis summarization of restoration opportunities, constraints, phasing and implementation.

Course Topics:

The Endangered Species Act

Setting the Stage
- History of the Endangered Species Act in the U.S
- Statutory, Administrative, and Academic Evolution

Traditional Analysis of the Endangered Species Act
- Policy Design Analysis
- Policy Elements
- Technical Legitimacy
- Property Right and the Act
- Summary and Recommendations

Habitat Conservation

Conceptual Foundations for Conservation Biology
- What is Conservation Biology
- Threats to Biodiversity
- Ecological Economics and Nature Conservation

Focus on Primary Threats to Biodiversity
- Habitat Degradation and Loss
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Species Invasion

Habitat Restoration

Introduction and Background

Elements of a Restoration Project

Values that Restoration Addresses

Structure of the Profession

Biomes

Animals as Individuals

Wildlife Conservation and Management

Experimental Management

The Habitat Restoration Plan
- Context
- Inventory
- Reclamation Program Details
- Phasing and Implementation

After completing this course, participants will:

Have a solid knowledge of the history and evolution of the Endangered Species Act.
Understand the effects of the ESA on property rights and government policies.
Understand the elements and ecology of habitat conservation.
Be able to implement a habitat restoration plan and provide analysis of results.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for those with responsibility for company adherence to the ESA and Habitat Conservation/Restoration. This can include environmental project managers, environmental group representatives, and senior and middle level managers.

Course Materials: Participants will receive course proceedings, tutorials, and reference materials.

Continuing Education Units: 1.3 CEU's

Registration: $495/$395* thereafter (* reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and AFS, NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976. Register Online!

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the prevailing weather. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided. We will be on our own for lunch.

About the Instructor: Pamela Bennett has over 15 years of successful and diverse environmental management experience including endangered species program management, production of all phases of permitting, reporting, and compliance with CAA, SDWA, CWA, SARA, TSCA, SPCC, RCRA, and ISO/EMS systems. Developed and instituted the facility EARTH team and led the team to create 62 acres of protected habitat certified with the Wildlife Habitat Council.

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.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.