The Swamp School, LLC training

An Ecological Risk Assessment is a practice of determining the effects of human-caused changes on animals, plants, and the environment. A properly conducted assessment will allow you to prioritize the actions that you will take to mitigate risk. Ecological risk assessments should be conducted whenever any earth disturbances could potentially alter important features of ecological systems. The course contains about 6 hours of on-demand lecture. The workshop is being offered in an on-demand format. You can log in any time and watch the presentations and work on the assignments. There is not a specific time you need to start the class, and it is available anytime day or night. The class will remain active in your account for 120 days after your start the class.

Data are the observations made on the environment which are the results of measurements. Environmental professionals collect data for analysis, which is then used to make decisions. We need to be able to collect relevant data, in the appropriate samples sizes, in order to measure our environment with the least amount of error. This is a great opportunity to enhance your analytical skills and improve your overall knowledge of data collection. This introductory workshop is offered online and can be completed based on your own schedule. You will be able to participate in classroom discussions, watch video presentations and complete class assignments all from the convenience of your home or office. Plus, you can work on the class at a time that is most suitable to your schedule. There is no need to log in at any particular time to participate in this program.

This 4-Week Online Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment course will give students an understanding of performing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, including how to obtain records, photos, environmental liens, and how to write your final environmental site assessment report.