Restoration of Wetland and Estuarine Ecosystems ECOR 9301

​This course covers the fundamentals of wetland and estuary form, function, classification and restoration in Canada and internationally. The wetland section of the course covers Canadian wetland classification, mechanisms of wetland loss, the importance of wetlands in storing carbon, and the physical, chemical and biological mechanisms by which constructed wetlands remove pollutants from urban storm water. The steps for building groundwater wetlands, surface water wetlands, wetlands with liners, and floating wetlands will be examined, in addition to the steps for building and maintaining constructed wetlands. The estuary section of the course covers estuary classification, reviews the ecological importance of estuaries, especially for salmonids, and reviews the physical, chemical and biological aspects of estuaries. Emerging Western Science and traditional eco-cultural strategies for restoring estuaries is covered, including dealing with invasive species (plant and animal), legacy contaminants, non-migratory goose herbivory, and sea level rise. The course will focus on re-establishing the carbon flux and storage in the estuaries through re planting of sub-tidal eelgrass, emergent sedges, management of goose herbivory, and strategic placement of large woody debris.​

Domestic fees

$2,514.40