Upcoming Events and Workshops

This four-day theoretical and practical course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University introduces participants to the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP). Participants also learn to complete a field assessment and...

NRTG’s Large River Fish – Hazards Working in Large Rivers MicroCourse, spanning four hours, delivers in-depth training in an easily digestible format. It’s designed to maximize participants skills for immediate application. What are the everyday risks and effective operating procedures for people working downstream? In this course, participants will delve into how to conduct boat work safely...

This microcourse presented by NRTG discusses how to choose and use the right boat, including electro-fishing boats, the best engines for that boat, and how the fish are going to be caught: gill-net, seine net, trap, fish wheel, hook-and-line, tagging, and/or eDNA sampling.

A multi-disciplinary approach to ESC during construction is key to achieving a sustainable and resilient transportation right-of-way. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will present their methods of managing construction stormwater pollution and examine how today’s practices can significantly influence tomorrow’s roadside environment. Participants will learn about challenges and lessons learned from early design through...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Kamloops Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

In this microcourse presented by NRTG, participants will explore the life histories of various aquatic predators, invasive fish, and marine mammals in major rivers worldwide. Students will also learn about management strategies used to balance these ecosystems, examining the successes and challenges of adaptive measures aimed at controlling or eliminating these aquatic predators, with a...

Watershed Watch Salmon Society and members of the Resilient Waters initiative invite you to join them for a lunch-and-learn webinar at noon on July 11, 2024. Find out why outdated flood infrastructure is one of the biggest habitat challenges for wild salmon in the Lower Fraser and how Resilient Waters is working with partners to...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Cochrane Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Kamloops Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced...

Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) offers monthly guided bird walks to give people the opportunity to learn and practice their skills with local bird ID experts. British Columbia is home to some of North America’s best birdwatching opportunities and VARC's guided walks will help you improve your knowledge of BC birds and get to know them – whether...

This webinar delivered by ESCABC will present latest technologies and best practices related to How to best manage and treat for turbidity, dissolved solids, and hydrocarbons. New products such as lamella clarifiers and screw disc press dehydrators to minimize footprint, solid waste generation, and cost. Cloud based software and app that enables users to quickly...

This course presented by NRTG is designed for individuals across various disciplines who require precise soil classification skills. This online course offers a hands-on approach, where students will engage in live soil texture analysis sessions to gain a thorough understanding of soil textures. Using simple tools, participants will learn various techniques for accurate soil classification...