Agenda

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Monday, December 4, 2023 
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CST 

 

Wetlands Science
Presented by: M. Liptak

  • Defining wetlands and identifying different types
    • Wetland soils and vegetation
    • Wetland hydrology
  • Environmental services provided by wetlands

Wetlands History in the United States: Systematic Destruction and Degradation
Presented by: M. Liptak

  • The historic view of wetlands: wastelands
  • Wetland elimination in service of agriculture and development
  • Turning the corner: the Clean Water Act of 1972
  • National Food Security Act of 1985
  • State wetlands initiatives

Purposes and Benefits of Wetland Restoration
Presented by: M. Liptak

  • What it means to restore a wetland
  • Restoration versus conservation or management
  • Goals of wetland restorations
  • Assessing viability of goals and beginning a restoration plan

Planning a Wetland Restoration
Presented by: M. Liptak

  • Complying with federal, state and local regulations
  • Obtaining permits
  • Getting assistance from government agencies and non-government groups
  • Developing a site plan

Implementing Low-tech Process Based Restoration
Presented by: K. Menetrey

  • Assessing wetland impairments and designing restoration
  • Nature-based techniques for erosion control and water-spreading
  • Beaver mimicry
  • Monitoring and maintenance plans

Wading in: Wetland Restoration Case Studies
Presented by: M. Liptak

  • Discussing case studies of restored wetlands for lessons learned
  • Reviewing case studies of degraded wetlands (provided by students)
  • Evaluating restoration potential

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs

APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6 CM

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.

HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM|6 for Certified Planners.

On-Demand Credit Information

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
6.0 ASFPM CECs

Speakers

Dr. Michael A. Liptak, PhD

Senior Ecologist at EnviroScience, Inc.

Dr. Liptak specializes in wetland ecology, wetland restoration, and mitigation wetland design. He earned a B.S. in Biology at the University of Toledo and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science at Ohio State University under the noted wetland ecologist Dr. William Mitsch. He has over 25 years of experience in wetlands research and consulting and is a Certified Senior Ecologist (Ecological Society of America). Dr. Liptak’s primary responsibilities at EnviroScience Inc. include wetland mitigation planning, wetland assessments and delineations, technical report preparation, and permitting. He is a member of the Society of Wetlands Scientists and the Ecological Society of America, and regularly gives seminars on wetland issues and regulations. 

Karen Menetrey

Director of Ecological Opportunities at Rio Grande Return

Ms. Menetrey provides advocacy, communication, project-development and monitoring support to the River Restoration and Habitat Conservation programs. Ms. Menetrey worked for the New Mexico Environment Department for 30 years in various programs that protect and restore surface water and groundwater. In the Surface Water Quality Bureau, she oversaw the River Stewardship Program that restored rivers, streams and riparian areas throughout the state, and worked in the Wetlands Program on wetland mapping, planning, protection and restoration. In the Ground Water Quality Bureau, she worked on pollution prevention, revitalization of Brownfields properties, and cleanup of groundwater and soil contamination. Ms. Menetrey graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a B.A. degree in Geological Sciences and took graduate coursework in Hydrogeology at the University of Wyoming.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Wetland Restoration

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the purposes and benefits of wetland restoration. Topics include wetlands science, wetlands history in the United States, planning a restoration, implementing the plan, and a discussion of lessons learned from degraded and restored wetlands.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define and identify different types of wetlands by their soils, vegetation and hydrology.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the significance of the Clean Water Act of 1972, and identify the purposes and benefits of wetland restoration.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe the planning, permitting, and compliance process when planning a wetland restoration, and examine essential steps to take when implementing that plan.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss and reference lessons learned from case studies of degraded and restored wetlands.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Some experience with site development

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/04/2026

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.