The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:

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1 The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents: Principles of Natural Resource Management Course ID: BIO-417 (3 days) November 3-5, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Best Western Rio Grande Inn Instructor: Fenton R. Kay, Ph.D., Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants Description: In order to function in today s Natural Resources Management world,re one needs a scientific grounding in ecology and ecosystem function, as well as a strong grasp of resource policy and policy-making. It is the goal of this course to provide an introduction to the science and the politics of Natural Resource Management as it is practiced in the U.S. today. We will discuss the background and history that has gotten us here; the science and theory that is guiding how we approach management issues; and the policies that we have to try to fit the science into. Attendees should leave this course with a fuller understanding of how and why Natural Resource Management is done and how they fit into the discipline. Course Topics: Day One: I. Introduction A. Fenton Kay i. Teaching Style ii. Expectations iii. Course Schedule a) Readings b) Assignment c) Exam B. Students i. Self-introduction a) name b) Background c) Interests/Expectations ii. Questions? II. Overview A. What is Natural Resources Management? i. What are Natural Resources? ii. Why Manage Nat. Res.? B. Conceptual Basis for Nat. Res. Mgmt i. Ecosystem Sustainability ii. Man's Role as Steward C. Brief History of Natural Resource Use i. In Colonial Period ii. Following the Revolution Day Two: III. Basis for Resource Mgmt A. Ecological Fundamentals i. Systems Structure ii. Interdependence iii. Linkages a) Carbon Cycle b) Water Cycle c) Nitrogen Cycle d) Soils e) Atmosphere/Climate B. Resources i. Minerals and Energy ii. Forest and Rangeland iii. Wildlife and Fisheries iv. Urban and Farmland Day Three: IV. Managing A. Ecosystem Sustainability i. Resilience ii. Biodiversity iii. Endangered Resources B. Political and Economic Drivers i. Policy ii. Development iii. Economics iv. Conservation V. The Future A. Sustainable Systems? Final Exam

2 iii. Following the Civil War iv. Gov't Regulation v. In Today's World About the Instructor: Dr. Kay is a teacher, and NEPA specialist with over 15 years of teaching experience and in excess of 20 publications in professional journals. He has taught wildlife, biology and environmental science courses at the Universities, Community Colleges, and small, private colleges. Dr. Kay has introduced wildlife and other natural resource students to the use of GIS and remote sensing. Dr. Kay was the Habitat Staff Biologist for Nevada Division of Wildlife for 6.5 years where he reviewed, analyzed and prepared comments on numerous natural resource documents. He has extensive experience working with various Federal resource management agencies and has developed position documents on federal grazing regulations. He supervised the Heritage Data Management System and the GIS program for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Dr. Kay has management experience in the private sector as well as with a state agency. He has experience with vegetation, nongame vertebrate, and invertebrate community and population sampling techniques and analysis. Dr. Kay has extensive experience in the development of database management systems, computer programming, and in the application of statistics in research design and analysis. Intended Audience: Participants should have some knowledge of ecology and environmental science. A general understanding of natural resource management would be helpful, but is not required. Course Materials: Participants will be sent a brief list of readings, and are asked to review them prior to the course. A list of key references and course proceedings will also be available. Continuing Education Units: 2.0 What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day. Registration: Early bird rate $595/ $545* until August 13, 2010; $645/$595* thereafter *Reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members. You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at Further discounts are available for group registrations; please call us or info@nwetc.org for information. Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice. Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) at least 30 days prior to the event. Northwest Environmental Training Center A 501(c)(3) non-profit program of EOS Alliance 650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, Washington Phone: (206) , Fax: (206)

3 DIRECTIONS to Best Western Rio Grande Inn (workshop location) Directions: From the North: Follow Interstate 25 South to the Interstate 40 Westbound Interchange. Proceed West on Interstate 40 to Exit 157A onto Rio Grande Boulevard. From the South: Follow Interstate 25 North to the Interstate 40 Westbound Interchange. Proceed West on Interstate 40 to Exit 157A onto Rio Grande Boulevard. From the East: Follow Interstate 40 West to Exit 157A onto Rio Grande Boulevard, Inn is South of Interstate 40 on Westside of street. From the West: Follow Interstate 40 East to Exit 157A onto Rio Grande Boulevard, Inn is South of Interstate 40 on Westside of street. Parking Complimentary parking is available at the hotel. Map your own route using MapQuest or GoogleMaps. REGIONAL MAP: CITY MAP:

4 STREET MAP: To find out more about NWETC's programs send us an at Northwest Environmental Training Center A 501(c)(3) non-profit program of EOS Alliance 650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220 Seattle, Washington Phone: (206) Fax: (206)

5 650 S. Orcas St., Suite 220, Seattle, WA Phone: (206) Fax: (206) REGISTRATION FORM Name: Today s Date: Agency/Organization: Street Address: Street Address (cont d): City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Title: Indicate Course[s]: Introduction To Advanced GIS Course ID: BIO-417 (3 days) November 3-5, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Best Western Rio Grande Inn $ Registration: $645 ($595 reduced rates*) *Reduced rates for Native American Tribes; nonprofits; government; students; and NEBC, NAEP and NWAEP members. Payment Method: Check Credit Card ( Visa Mastercard) Total: $ Credit Card #: Exp: Notes: Please make checks payable to Northwest Environmental Training Center. Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day.