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Critical Insights for Wetland & Waterway Professionals

A page within Wisconsin wetland science workshops

Critical Insights for Wetland & Waterway Professionals

Formerly known as Critical Methods in Wetland Delineation.

Wetland aerial view

March 5, 2025 | Live online event
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Central Time

Refresh your skills and advance your wetland delineation knowledge with the 2025 edition of Critical Insights for Wetland & Waterway Professionals. Learn from experts and regulators in the field of Wisconsin wetland and waterways as you:

  • Learn about new and upcoming science, policy, and procedural updates from state and federal regulators
  • Review state and federal wetland and waterway regulations and policies
  • Explore wetland delineation protocols and practices
  • Discuss wetland mitigation and monitoring

Practitioners, regulators, and students who are interested in wetland and waterway science and policy in Wisconsin are encouraged to attend.

This event will be offered live online. Canvas, the online event platform, will house your course materials and provide access to video conferencing sessions. 

Critical Insights for Wetland & Waterway Professionals registration fees Early registration discount by Feb. 5, 2025 Register Feb. 6, 2025 or later
Participant $99 $129

Registration includes access to the online workshop and to workshop recordings through April 5, 2025. CEUs are also included but will only be awarded for participation in the live sessions on March 5, 2025.

Continuing Education Units

TBD CEUs/TBD contact hours

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a means of recognizing and recording satisfactory participation in non-degree programs.

UWL CEUs fulfill continuing education requirements for many professionals, agencies and organizations. Professional associations may have specific licensing requirements. Individuals should contact their licensing association before assuming UWL CEUs will fulfill all requirements.

UWL keeps records of individual CEUs for three years of programming. Certificates are emailed within two weeks of the conclusion of each program.

Cancellation policy:

Substitutions are welcome. A full refund less $25 processing fee for cancellations received by February 19, 2025. No refunds for cancellations after that date. Cancellations and substitutions must be submitted in writing to: ex@uwlax.edu.

Preliminary Agenda
Critical Insights for Wetland & Waterway Professionals 2025

March 5, 2025
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Central Time

Time Description
8:30–9 a.m. Off-Site Wetland Determinations
  • Emily Hack & Kara Brooks, WDNR Wetland Identification Specialists
9–9:20 a.m. Wetland Mitigation Updates
  • Chelsey Lundeen, WDNR Wetland Mitigation Bank Coordinator
9:20–10 a.m. Proposing Environmental Lift in Permit Applications
  • Crystal Von Holdt, WDNR Waterways Program Coordinator
10–10:30 a.m. Break
10:30–11:30 a.m. 2025 WI-MN Wetland Rapid Assessment Method Introduction
  • Tom Pearce, Waterways Program Supervisor
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. FQA Refresher and Field Guide Introduction
  • Sally Jarosz, WDNR Wetland Monitoring Specialist
12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch Break
1:15–1:45 p.m. Documenting Waterways Data in Delineation Reports
  • April Marcangeli, USACE
1:45–2:30 p.m. Overview of Waters of the United States and Federal Jurisdiction
  • Brian Yagle, USACE
2:30–3 p.m. Break
3–3:10 p.m. New Complaint & General Question Tool
  • Tom Nedland, Policy and Professional Services Supervisor
3:10–3:30 p.m. Applying for a Waterways and Wetland Permit
  • Kiara Caldwell, WDNR Water Regulations and Zoning Specialist
3:30–4:10 p.m. Practicable Alternatives Analysis in Wetland Permitting
  • Scott Loehnke, WDNR Water Management Specialist

Online Technology & Access

The virtual/online portions of this event will utilize Canvas for the online event platform and Zoom for the scheduled video conferencing dates. Online access to recorded sessions is available through April 5, 2024.

On February 26, 2025, registered attendees will receive an email from University of Wisconsin Canvas (notifications@instructure.com) prompting them to register/activate their account. If you have not received this email (or do not have access to the online course) by March 3, 2025, please inform us by contacting ex@uwlax.edu.

Accessing & navigating Canvas (the online course platform)

STEP 1: Activating your Canvas account for new users

NOTE: If you already have a UW-La Crosse Canvas account associated with the email address used to register for this program, skip to "STEP 2: Signing into your Canvas account after your account has been activated."

  1. An email will be sent to the address you used when registering
    1. The email will invite you to participate in the corresponding Canvas course 
    2. The email will have a button that says, "Get Started"
  2. Click the "Get Started" button
  3. Then, select the "Create My Account" button
    1. You will be prompted to create a password
      1. Please save this password, you will need it each time you log into Canvas
    2. You can adjust the time zone if needed
  4. Once complete, you should be able to access the online platform
Email inviting you to your Canvas course. The email will be sent from <notifications@instructure.com>. Click the "Get Started" link to activate your account.
STEP 2: Signing into your Canvas account after your account has been activated

There are two ways to access your Canvas account once you have activated your account.

Option 1

If you leave Canvas and want to return to your course, you may click the button below to access the Canvas login page.

ACCESS CANVAS LOGIN PAGE

  1. After clicking the button, you will be taken to the Canvas login page. 
  2. Select "UW Continuing Education Student" 

On the Canvas login screen, choose "UW Continuing Education Student."

Then, log into Canvas by completing the two fields

  1. Login: <type the email address you used when registering for the event>
  2. Password: <this is the password you used when you created your Canvas account>

Option 2

If you leave Canvas and want to return to your course, you may also click the "Click here to view the course page" link in your Canvas invitation.

Email with Canvas invitation

  1. After clicking the button, you will be taken to the Canvas login page. 
  2. Select "UW Continuing Education Student" 

On the Canvas login screen, choose "UW Continuing Education Student."

Then, log into Canvas by completing the two fields

  1. Login: <type the email address you used when registering for the event>
  2. Password: <this is the password you used when you created your Canvas account>
STEP 3: Setting up your Canvas profile

Set up your profile

Once you've logged into Canvas, update your name in the profile settings. By doing this, your name (rather than your email address) will be visible to other participants. 

1. In the upper left side of your screen, select "Account"

2. Then, select "Profile"

In the upper left side of your screen, click on the "Account" icon. Then, click "Profile".

3. Next, select "Edit Profile"

Select the edit profile button.

4. Then, in the "Name" field, replace your email address with your name. You can also update your pronouns in this area and add your title. 

Change the name field from your email address to your name.

5. Finally, save your changes by clicking "Save Profile" on the bottom of the page.

Click "Save Profile."

 

STEP 4: Accessing your Canvas course

Accessing your course in Canvas

Once you are in Canvas you can open your course in the upper left-hand navigation panel.

  1. Click on the "Courses" icon
  2. Then, select your course
  3. Your course will open and you can follow the instructions on the welcome page

Opening your course in Canvas

If you have questions, please contact ex@uwlax.edu for assistance.

Need help accessing Canvas?

Troubleshooting

If you're having difficulty accessing Canvas:

  1. Ensure that you have activated your account per the instructions in STEP 1
  2. If you have already activated your account and are trying to get back into the event platform, please follow the directions in STEP 2
  3. If you're still not able to access Canvas, please email ex@uwlax.edu for assistance
Zoom

Zoom access will be provided within your Canvas course. You will use Zoom to join the live (synchronous) video conferencing sessions. This video provides tips for navigating Zoom once you are in a session.

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