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| TEC7123 - GIS Use for Aquatic Resources Management (Intermediate) |
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| Learn how to use a geographic information system (GIS) for characterizing spatial components of streams, wetlands, and other water-body types for management and planning. This intermediate-level GIS course will cover basic methods of aquatic ecosystem characterization and data collection. Specific topics include aquatic resource data models in GIS, hydrological modeling for watershed assessment, estimating stream flow, calculating connectivity metrics for watersheds, modeling stream and riparian habitat potential, and interpolating surfaces with geostatistical tools. The course format is lecture presentation of models and concepts; demonstrations of software, data and project examples; and hands-on exercise components to reinforce learning. Readings covering the topic will be provided for more in-depth analysis and discussion. |
| College Credit |
2 semester hours |
| Who Should Attend: |
FWS Ecological Services and Fisheries field station personnel as well as other aquatic biologists who want to be more involved in using GIS to answer questions and solve problems through mapping habitat elements and quality, modeling stream flow and hydrologic processes, and watershed-based analyses. Completion of "GIS Introduction for Conservation Professionals" (TEC7112) or equivalent is recommended. A basic working knowledge of ArcGIS software is required. |
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*Use GIS and hydrological modeling functions for watershed delineation, riparian and stream habitat assessment, and stream flow estimation;
*Determine the degree of networked or isolated watersheds to identify fish movement potentials, swim distances and barriers for overall fishery potential;
*Interpolate information for larger water bodies including depth, temperature, substrate, and fish densities using geostatistical techniques; and
*Recognize and compensate for data limitations when integrating GIS functionality with models and concepts for aquatic resource management.
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| Length: 4.5 days/36 hours |
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Availability: Annually |
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Alan Temple |
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alan temple@fws.gov |
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(304) 876-7440 |
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Last Updated: November 18, 2008
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443-9713
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