Compensatory Wetland Mitigation This Workshop Will Provide A

compensatory wetland mitigation ------------------------------- this workshop will provide a working knowledge of the legal requir

Compensatory Wetland Mitigation
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This workshop will provide a working knowledge of the legal
requirements and technical considerations relevant to assessing
compensatory mitigation proposals. Emphasis will be on the role of
Regional Water Quality Control Boards in setting compensatory
mitigation requirements for impacts to wetlands and riparian areas
under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The workshop will cover
wetland functional assessment, principles of compensatory mitigation,
the basis of setting mitigation requirements, current approaches to
compensatory mitigation, and monitoring and enforcement. The class
will include lecture, discussion and field portions. Discussions will
include participation of experienced staff from other State and
federal agencies, who will discuss their interpretation of their
agencies’ wetland mitigation guidelines. The field visit will
illustrate the principles of wetland mitigation presented in the
lectures. Relevant ecological, hydrologic, and underlying physical
processes will also be discussed. Instructors will present case
examples and offer advice.
Course Topics:
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Wetland impact assessment;
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Regulatory basis of mitigation requirements;
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Risk factors and failure modes;
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Temporary impacts;
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Cumulative impacts;
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Projected unit value of compensation;
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Compensatory mitigation under federal and State programs;
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Functional assessment methods;
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Performance standards;
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Reporting;
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Assurances;
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Adaptive management; and
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Evaluating compliance.
Instructors:
The course will be taught by Steve Chainey with Jones & Stokes and
Andy Collison with Philip Williams & Associates.
Dates: Refer to schedule at http://trainingweb/
Location: Sessions will be held in Northern and Southern CA
Registration Fees: None - paid through the Water Board Training
Academy
To Register: Class size is limited to 25. Follow the training
registration requirements, obtain all required approvals and then
register on-line at http://trainingweb/. The online system will
provide a registration confirmation. If you have questions about the
registration process, please contact your training liaison.
If you have special accommodation or language needs, please contact
Linda Gould, (916) 341-5882 or [email protected] at least 5
working days prior to each class.
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