Jack-in-the-pulpit: Photo taken during a CTP field trip to NW Branch in Gloucester County
Alynda Miller
AWRA Savage Neck Dunes Field Trip: Field trip participants travel to Savage Neck Dunes on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Sandra Erdle
AWRA Field Trip: Training participants venture to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Sandra Erdle
SFPM Training onboard the Pelican: Attendees of the State Floodplain Manager's Meeting receive background information onboard the RV Pelican.
Sandra Erdle
Botany Lab: A CTP winter botany lab id session, February 2009
Sandra Erdle
CTP Field Trip: Bill Crouch with class participants in Gloucester County in April 2008
Sandra Erdle
SFPM Field Trip: John Brubaker and Todd Nelson, VIMS, shows the group equipment during a State Flood Plain Manager's field trip.
Sandra Erdle
CBNERR Coastal Training Program
Through the Coastal Training Program (CTP), the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve addresses critical resource management issues by providing up-to-date, science-based information, access to technologies, and skill-building opportunities to key professionals responsible for making decision about coastal resources. Programs range from seminars, hands-on skill training, and participatory workshops to technology demonstrations. Reserve-identified topic areas are: wetlands and riparian buffers, shoreline management, and water quality and water management. A priority audience for the Reserve's CTP is local and state agency staff that provides oversight and advice on land-use planning, marine resources and environmental protection. All programs are offered at no to low costs to assure priority audience participation.
The CTP promotes science based decision-making by developing and providing educational programs that specifically target identified training needs. As needs are identified, and programs are developed, the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) will identify and collaborate with appropriate partners to make training opportunities available.
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Identified Training Needs
Based on input from training participants and survey results, the CTP in Virginia will initially focus on coastal land-use impacts in the following contexts: (1) riparian buffers and wetlands; (2) shoreline management; and (3) water quality and water management. Please check the web site to find out details about upcoming workshops, or contact Sandra Erdle at 804.684.7144.
Upcoming Workshops - check out the upcoming workshops page for a listing of future planned workshops and registration information!
Do you have an idea for a training opportunity or program that you would find particularly helpful? Please let me know by sending me a quick note!! Please call or email me, Sandra Erdle , 804.684.7144 and let me know what you think!!
*Don't forget to check out the monthly After Hours Lectures on the VIMS webpage!*
