21May 2012 by admin
Introduction to the WESPAK-SE in Haines AK

Introduction to the WESPAK-SE in Haines AK

Resources
Wetland Ecosystm Service Protocal for Southeast Alaska On Friday May 18th, 2012 SAWC partnered with Dr.Paul Adamus to provide a intorductiory level class to the Haines Community of the WESPAK-SE. Thank you to the class participants and the Haines Public Library!! [styledbox type="information" ]WESPAK-SE Full Training Presentation[/styledbox] The WESPAK-SE is a science-based field method for rapidly assessing tidal and non-tidal wetlands in Southeast Alaksa. This tool can be used by natural resource managers, developers, industry, landowners, municipalities, tribes, and environmental consultants to understand better which wetlands are most valuable to our communities and most important to watershed processes. Natural resource managers and professional who understand WESPAK-SE and how to use it in the field are better equipped to assess wetland functions and values and therefore better able to support  the…
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16Mar 2012 by admin
Community-Based Watershed Management Forum: Re-cap and Resources

Community-Based Watershed Management Forum: Re-cap and Resources

Community Watershed Stewardship
A wide range of diverse stakeholders and user groups, across Alaska, gathered to discuss locally lead watershed projects and management strategies that are making sustainable impacts in communities. The National Forest Foundation and the Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition, would like to extend a VERY BIG thank you to Forum presenters, organizers, volunteers, and all of the participants who invested their time and energy by participating at the event. Including, Community-Based Watershed Groups, Municipalities, Tribes, Alaska State Legislature Representatives,  Federal  and State Natural Resource Agencies, Industry, Native Corporations, Businesses, Natural Resources Professionals, and local Citizens. Presentations Restoration: Education & Regulation - Changing Community Perspectives over 15 years of ATV management in Yakutat An Assessment of Habitat Restoration Practices in Juneau (USFWS) Municipal Wetlands Management: Overview of the City & Borough of Juneau…
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