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This course, conducted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will provide wetland restorationists with information and skills on advanced restoration and enhancement techniques needed to restore high quality wetlands to meet Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) policy. Topics will vary in these sessions by geographic region but will include identification of compatible use practices beneficial to wildlife in grassland and forest settings, identification of contaminants, wetland management, monitoring, and more. Prerequisite: Two years experience in wetland restoration or having wetland restoration as a major component of your job.

Who Should Attend: Personnel who develop and implement wetland restoration plans and develop compatible use authorizations on a regular basis.

Length: 5 days/32 hours

Objectives: By the end of this session, the participant will be able to:

• Define and explain WRP monitoring and management policy;
• Define WRP statutory requirements and policy on compatible use practices;
• Develop compatible use plans that benefit targeted wildlife and achieve WRP program objectives;
• Provide technical guidance to field staff so they can assist landowners with compatible use requests;
• List habitat requirements and management practices to benefit migratory birds and other species of concern;
• Locate sources of potential hazardous materials affecting wetland restoration