Course Overview
This course will introduce some of the current issues associated with managing urban streams and watersheds in B.C. Content will focus on reviewing the ecological effects of urbanization, the legal and institutional framework within which streams and watersheds are managed, and current strategies to protect and restore urban watersheds. The course will draw on a variety of case studies or practical examples to illustrate the complexity of managing systems that combine both ecological and social dimensions. The course will include a required field trip to a variety of example sites within the Lower Mainland.
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the ecological effects of urbanization on streams and watersheds.
- Interpret patterns found in hydrological tables and graphs.
- Describe the range of regulations, guidelines and other tools for managing community watersheds in B.C.
- Assess common methods for assessing and monitoring the health of streams and watersheds.
- Integrate ecological and social issues to develop a framework and planning process for community watershed management.
- Discuss common environmental issues impacting community watersheds.
- Assess techniques for regulating the use of community watersheds.
- Assess techniques for on the ground management of community watersheds.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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