EngineeringIntroduction to Wetlands

Introduction to Wetlands

SKU: RV-10353AW
Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Did you know that most all activities that impact wetlands are regulated? This interactive webcast will provide a basic understanding of wetland ecology, types, functions and management. We will discuss the economic, environmental, and social importance of wetlands. This course emphasizes wetland ecology, wildlife needs, enhancement of wetland functions, wetland determination, design and implementation, management, and monitoring considerations. This webcast includes a discussion of both the history of and recent changes to federal wetland laws and regulations. We will present an overview of the current issues and regulatory aspects of wetlands including discussion of the Clean Water Act (Section 401 and Section 404). This basic course will benefit developers, engineer, project managers, contractors, planners, land use officials and architects.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the course you will be able to:

  • Comprehend a basic understanding of wetland ecology, types, functions and management
  • Discuss the impact of wetlands on the environment, economy, recreation and aesthetics
  • Comprehend the importance of wetland determination, enhancement, design, and management
  • Recite recent changes in federal wetland laws and regulations
  • Comprehend the fundamentals of the Clean Water Act (Section 401 and Section 404)

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master's degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management. Dr. Young has eight years of private practice experience, six of which working with the firm Carter & Burgess, Inc. She was involved in a variety of work including a wide range of park and recreational planning and design projects. Landscape Architectural experience ranges from preparation of detail site design plans, inventory and analysis documents, park, recreation and open space master plans, city-wide comprehensive plans, interpretive prospectus documents, construction document preparation, and preparation of grant applications and rezoning applications for cities throughout Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Dr. Young currently works as a Military Master Planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Branch. Dr. Young is involved in a variety of work including a wide range of military planning, programming, and design projects. Project Management experience ranges from installation design guides to campus master plans. Projects also focus on the impacts of development on human health and the environment, and improvements through better siting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of military projects.

Dr. Young is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture. She teaches master's level landscape architecture design studio course(s).

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