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38-Hour Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplement Wetland Delineation Training

This training covers the protocol of the Regional Supplements in concert with the mandated 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual to identify the presence and boundaries of Waters of the United States. This training incorporates the rulings of the SWANCC, Rapanos and Sackett Supreme Court decisions.

Virtual Wetland Delineation Training Course

Richard Chinn Environmental Training offers a Virtual Wetland Delineation Training Course to provide comprehensive education on wetland delineation concepts and techniques. This online program is designed as an alternative for those unable to attend live regional classes due to constraints such as the pandemic. The course consists of video lectures covering approximately 16 hours of content, paralleling the material taught in live sessions. Participants are offered the flexibility to engage with the training material and have access to the instructor, Richard Chinn, for questions through various communication modes. Additionally, the field component of the course includes video demonstrations of field protocols across different ecosystems, enhancing the practical understanding of wetland delineation. The program is pre-approved for 2.25 Credit Points toward professional certification. Upon completion, participants can attend a live on-site class within 18 months at no extra cost if desired. The course concludes with an assessment to evaluate comprehension and is supported with additional resources like soil color charts.