Course Overview
This 2-day course will introduce some of the current issues associated with managing urban streams and watersheds in coastal 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 where local governments or other groups have incorporated restoration and enhancement to better manage and protect streams and watersheds. Speakers from local government or other organizations may be invited during the second day of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Describe the ecological effects of urbanization on streams and watersheds.
- Describe the range of regulations, guidelines and other tools for managing urban watersheds in B.C.
- Summarize a variety of methods for assessing and monitoring the health of streams and watersheds.
- Integrate ecological and social issues to develop a framework and planning process for urban watershed management.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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