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We are now taking deposits for the following workshops.  There are openings
in all three.  Reserve your spot by sending in the registration form and
deposit.

1998 Wetland Delineation Training Workshops

Overview
The Louisiana State University Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute is
offering several short courses on various aspects of wetland identification
and delineation. These courses are designed to provide the participants
with practical field experience as well as a thorough understanding of the
principles and science behind the course topic. All courses will be held in
Baton Rouge, LA. The following courses will be offered in 1998:

Wetland Delineation Training
May 18-22, 1998

This course will provide the participants with a thorough understanding of
wetland soils, vegetation, and hydrology in conjunction with the procedures
used in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
This course combines both classroom lectures and field exercises covering
soil chemistry, soil taxonomy, hydric soil indicators, Munsell color
charts, hydrophytic plant communities, wetland hydrology, use and
interpretation of the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual, and field measurement techniques. The primary emphasis
is on field identification of jurisdictional wetlands.  Successful
completion of the course will result in a certificate from the LSU Wetland
Biogeochemistry Institute documenting 40 hours of training in the use of
the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. This certificate
does not constitute certification by the Corps of Engineers. Tuition is
$950 which covers the cost of a course notebook with all handouts, a
Munsell color chart, a ferrous iron test kit, a copy of "Field Guide for
Wetland Delineation", transportation to and from field sites, and
refreshments. Participants are responsible for their own travel to Baton
Rouge and per diem. Instructors: Faulkner, Sanders, and Touchet.

Advanced Hydric Soils
June 9-11, 1998

This three-day course will provide the participants with more advanced
instruction in soil taxonomy, soil morphology and genesis, and field
indicators of hydric soils. It is recommended that the participant already
have taken Wetland Delineation Training or equivalent. This is an advanced
soils course and assumes the participant has a basic understanding of
soils.  Tuition is $650 which includes a course notebook with all handouts,
a copy of the most recent version of "Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in
the United States", Keys to Soil Taxonomy, transportation to and from field
sites, and refreshments. Participants are responsible for their own travel
to Baton Rouge and per diem. Instructors: Faulkner, Touchet.

Wetland Plant Identification
October 6-9, 1998

This 4-day course will concentrate on field identification of wetland
plants. Both coastal and inland freshwater wetland plants will be included
in the class. Tuition is $650 which includes a course text, handouts, a
copy of the "List of Plants That Occur in Wetlands", plant press,
transportation to and from field sites, and refreshments. Participants are
responsible for their own travel to Baton Rouge and per diem.  Instructors:
Mendelssohn, Chabreck.

Registration

To register, please indicate the course desired on the attached form and
mail along with a deposit of $250.00. Make checks payable to the Wetland
Biogeochemistry Institute.  Space is limited to 30 participants on a
first-come, first-served basis. Based on previous classes and inquiries, we
anticipate full enrollment and encourage a prompt reply for the best chance
of attending the course. Deposits received after the course has been filled
will be returned or can be held for a future course, as desired. The
balance of the tuition is due at registration on the first day of the
class. Details on location and accommodations will be sent with the
acceptance notification. Additional questions may be directed to Karen
Gros, Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute, at (504) 388-8806, fax (504)
388-6423, email wetlands@premier.net

 Field Exercises

Please note that the courses include field exercises . These field
exercises will be run with due regard for safety, but generally in spite of
weather conditions. Therefore, it is recommended that participants bring
hats, jackets, rain gear, rubber boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, and
water bottles.  Be prepared to spend long periods outdoors exposed to
adverse conditions. Personal field equipment (vests, cameras, field guides,
etc.) may be used, however, all equipment necessary for the field exercises
will be provided.

Faculty

Stephen P. Faulkner
Louisiana State University

Dr. Faulkner is an Assistant Professor in the Wetland Biogeochemistry
Institute and the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences. Dr.
Faulkner has worked on scientific aspects of wetland delineation for over
12 years.  His current research includes studies of the interaction among
soil processes, hydrology, and soil morphology, field identification of
hydric soils, iron and manganese biogeochemistry, and ecosystem processes
in natural and created wetlands.

Dana R. Sanders, Sr.
D. R.. Sanders and Assoc., Inc.

Dr. Sanders is a trained plant ecologist and a recognized authority on the
identification and delineation of wetlands. He led the Corps of Engineers
Wetlands Research Team at the U.S. Waterways Experiment Station in
Vicksburg, MS, for five years, and directed the Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Research Program for two years. Dr. Sanders is the principle author of the
1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. As a private
consultant for the last seven years, Dr. Sanders has conducted numerous
wetland delineation studies throughout the United States.

B. Arville Touchet
Bayou Cajun Environmental, Soil, and Wetland Services, Inc.

Mr. Touchet is an expert in soil classification, mapping, and field
identification of both hydric and nonhydric soils. Over his 35 year career
with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, Mr. Touchet has trained soil
scientists around the world. He has also trained EPA, COE, and FWS
personnel in wetland delineation procedures. He is a certified professional
soil scientist and served 16 years as State Soil Scientist for Louisiana
prior to his retirement from SCS.

Irv Mendelssohn
Louisiana State University

Dr. Mendelssohn is a Professor in the Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute and
the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences where he has conducted
research and has taught courses in wetlands ecology during the past 19
years. Dr. Mendelssohn's primary research interests are the influence of
environmental constraints on plant distribution and productivity and the
effects of disturbance, natural and human-induced, on the ecology and
restoration of coastal vegetation. Dr. Mendelssohn has published
extensively on the ecology of wetland vegetation.

Robert Chabreck
Louisiana State University

Dr. Chabreck is a Professor in the School of Forestry, Wildlife, and
Fisheries and has 40 years of experience in wetland research and
management. He has worked with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and
Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and has been employed by LSU
since 1972. He is author of the books, Coastal Marshes--Ecology and
Wildlife Management and Common Vascular Plants of the Louisiana Marsh. He
is certified as a Wildlife Biologist and Professional Wetland Scientist.
    Registration Form Wetland Delineation Training Workshops Baton Rouge, LA

Name ______________________________________
Course Requested:
____ Wetland Delineation, May 18-22, 1998
____ Advanced Hydric Soils,  June 9-11, 1998
____ Wetland Plant Identification, October 6-9, 1998

Mailing Address ______________________________
___________________________________________
Phone ________________
FAX __________________
email

Please enclose a deposit of $250.00 payable to Wetland Biogeochemistry
Institute. You will be notified of acceptance for the course and further
details as soon as possible.   Mail deposit to:  Wetland Biogeochemistry
Institute,  Attn:  Karen Gros, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
70803-7511.


Karen Gros
Wetland Biogeochemistry Inst.
Louisiana State University
wetlands@premier.net
http://www.leeric.edu/wetlands/