An overview of wetland genesis and development, including field visits to Pacific Northwest wetland sites. Participants design their research projects and begin activities at their chosen wetland sites. Policy An overview of the history and fundamental premises of land-use law in the United States, examining federal, state and local regulations.
Participants learn the practical application of specific laws to parcels of land.
Includes two delineation experiences in the field. Field identification of the most common freshwater and estuarine plants in the Puget Sound region is also emphasized. Three class meetings are conducted exclusively in the field. Woody and herbaceous plants commonly found in wetland sites and their upland buffers are examined by students, who are required to identify approximately 60 plants by the end of the term. Fieldwork includes visits to constructed fresh and saltwater restoration sites.