• Environmental Law and Liability

    Online

    In this presentation by EGBC, Michael Manhas will discuss Canadian environmental law and liability risks faced by those working in the area. The presentation will start with an overview of the legal landscape with reference to key environmental statutes, including jurisdiction over the environment and how environmental laws approach regulation. The presentation will then discuss...

  • Ecosystems Field Data Collection Micro-Credential

    Online

    The Ecosystems Field Data Collection Micro-Credential trains resource and/or forestry practitioners in the use of field skills to identify ecosystems in the field, describe and map ecological strata, identify and describe critical soil hazards and site issues. Procedures and methodologies taught will allow practitioners to classify areas, even if they are devoid of vegetation due to...

  • Fish Habitat Restoration — Primer on Stream Hydrology – Online – February 27th, 2025

    Online

    In this MicroCourse, you’ll explore different types of flow and learn how flow dynamics impact water quality and habitats. Through engaging videos and field-based photos, you’ll gain the skills to interpret real-world stream conditions. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong foundation in stream hydraulics, with the ability to identify and...

  • Amphibian Survey and Collection Methods – Online – February 25th, 2025

    Online

    This course equips individuals expanding their careers into this realm with detailed knowledge. It covers specific capture techniques, their rationale, and execution, along with best practices for safe handling to prevent injury or disease transmission. Additionally, it explores broader elements such as study design and offers guidance on identifying species across various life stages and...

  • Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods – Online – February 24th – 25th, 2025

    Online

    The two-day, fully online Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods training program will train participants to perform efficient, effective, and ecologically responsible nest sweeps for breeding birds. After completing this course participants will understand the regulatory and environmental drivers behind this practice and be prepared to plan and conduct these specialized surveys.

  • Fish Habitat Restoration — Prescription Development – Online, February 19th, 2025

    Online

    This one-day Fish Habitat Restoration – Prescription Development course will provide participants with the methodology to develop a comprehensive habitat restoration prescription. Topics include how to inventory your site, investigate, and define historic conditions, identify ecological and traditional values to be restored, establish goals and objectives, develop and execute your restoration and monitoring plan.