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INTRODUCTORY WETLAND RESTORATION WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 4, 2007, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Western Dane County

Many thanks to:

  • Instructors Alice Thompson, Jeff Nania and Art Kitchen
  • Partners U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Wisconsin Waterfowl Association
  • Landowners Jerry Goth and Lee Swanson at Swamplovers, Inc for hosting our picnic and wetland tour
  • Willy Street Co-op and Viviani's Catering for food donations
  • Staybridge Suites for donating the use of a classroom

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    WORKSHOP DETAILS
    Introductory Wetland Restoration Workshop in Dane County

    WWA invites landowners, land managers, interested citizens, and members/staff/leaders of outdoor sporting groups, lake and river groups, land trusts, and other conservation organizations to join us for a hands-on workshop on wetland restoration. This introductory level workshop will begin with a morning classroom session followed by a tour of a series of wetland field sites in western Dane County.

    Workshop will be led by instructors:

  • Alice Thompson, Owner of Thompson & Associates Wetlands Services and co-author of WWA’s Wetland Restoration Handbook for Wisconsin Landowners
  • Jeff Nania, Executive Director of Wisconsin Waterfowl Association
  • Art Kitchen, USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.

    • This day-long workshop will introduce participants to:

  • The basics of wetland ecology.
  • What to look for in a potential restoration site.
  • How to use different restoration techniques.
  • The basics of regulations and permitting.
  • How to fit it all into a complete restoration plan.

    • Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
    Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Meeting Location: Middleton Room at the     Staybridge Suites Hotel (7790 Elmwood Avenue in Middleton )
    Registration Fees (include refreshments, lunch and a copy of WWA's Wetland Restoration Handbook)

  • $50 - Wisconsin Wetlands Association members
  • $75 - Non Members (join WWA to receive reduced fee)
  • Late Fee: Add a $5 late for registrations after July 20

    • To register, print, complete, and mail the registration form (PDF) along with your registration check (made payable to Wisconsin Wetlands Association) or credit card information to 222 S. Hamilton St. #1, Madison, WI 53703.


    WORKSHOP PARTNERS

    WORKSHOP PHOTOS
    Photographer: Rachael Carlson