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The Department of Ecology offers courses on managing coastal, estuarine, and wetland resources through the Coastal Training Program (CTP). The CTP is coordinated by several agencies to provide practical, science-based training to professionals who make decisions about coastal management in Washington State. The program is administered through the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which is part of the Department of Ecology and NOAA. The CTP is currently offering the following wetland-related courses:
Using the Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System in Western and Eastern WA
Reviewing Wetland Ratings in Western and Eastern WA
Reviewing Wetland Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems: A Guide for Puget Sound Planners to Understand Watershed Processes
Check the
Coastal Training Program web page for a current list of
classes. You can sign up there to receive email notifications when new
classes are listed.
Ecology encourages, supports, and provides several resources to educate
people of all ages on wetlands and their role in a healthy watershed.
Understanding these connections is essential if we are to preserve our remaining
wetlands for people, fish, and other wildlife of Washington State.
Discover Wetlands - A Curriculum Guide for grades K-12. It is focused on Washington's wetlands, what they are, their value, and human affects on them. It includes wetland plant and animal identification cards, plus field studies.
Interactive Wetlands Poster - An interactive poster illustrating plants and animals commonly found in wetlands. This poster is one of a series illustrated by nature artist, Larry Duke. Through this link you can also find a list of non-profit organizations that distribute a 36" X 24" version of the poster and a poster guide.
Wetland Walks: A Guide to Washington's Public Access Wetlands (90 K) - A county-by-county listing of 225 easily accessible public wetlands.
Wetland Videos - Ecology distributes the following wetland videos all on one VHS or DVD:
Fabulous Wetlands, 7 minutes - A wacky and entertaining video featuring Bill Nye "the Science Guy" talking about the importance of wetlands.
Washington Wetlands, 15 minutes - A video of still images that provides an overview of the functions of values fresh and saltwater wetlands in Washington.
Yellowlegs, Eelgrass and Tideflats, 28 minutes - A beautiful film on the natural history of Washington's estuaries emphasizing the variety of wildlife common to these areas.
Many Washingtonians want to help preserve, protect, or restore wetlands. Ecology encourages this responsible wetland stewardship and has a couple of resources to help:
At Home With Wetlands - A Landowner's Guide.
Exploring Wetlands Stewardship: A Reference Guide for Assisting Washington Landowners and Communities - This guide describes wetland stewardship techniques and includes a directory of assistance programs available in Washington State.
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