NCAEP Training Event | Aquatic Insect Ecology for Environmental Professionals
Laurel Community Center 4100 NC212 Marshall, NC 28753
Monday, June 19, 202312:30 PM EDT to Thursday, June 22, 2023
Category: Chapter Events
Upcoming NCAEP event information: Aquatic Insect Ecology for Environmental Professionals - Level 2: Laurel Community Center,
Staff of Michael Baker International (Jason York) and Penrose Environmental Consulting (Dave Penrose) will conduct a 4-day course sponsored by the NC Association of Environmental Professionals (NCAEP) on Aquatic Insect Ecology for Environmental Professionals from June 19-22, 2023, at Laurel Community Center in Shelton Laurel, NC. Aquatic insects (Benthic Macroinvertebrates) play key roles in many regulatory water quality programs in North Carolina and the Southeast. These insects have been used by regulatory agencies to assess water pollution and trends in stream health since the mid-70’s. Many metrics have been developed to make the use of these data effective and understandable to non-biologists. Benthic insects are proposed as tools for the determination of stream restoration effectiveness and project prioritization by regulatory agencies. Despite the value of this group of organisms in regulatory programs, very little is generally known about these insects as valuable regulatory tools. This workshop series will introduce participants to the ecology and taxonomy of aquatic insects. This Level 2 Workshop is geared to Environmental Professionals including local, state and federal aquatic ecologists; interagency review teams; consulting biologists; faculty and students with aquatic emphasis; and managers with citizen science programs. For those registrants who would like to become SFS (Society for Freshwater Science) certified for Eastern EPT genera, we will be offering a 20 image-collaged exam. Registration and payment for the optional exam is separate from class fees. Please contact the instructors if you are interested in pursuing SFS Taxonomic Certification. Message Regarding Coronavirus – Updated March 2023 The fee for the course is $720 for NCAEP members and $745 for non-members. |