Green Shores Level 1 Workshop

COURSE

Course description

This one-day workshop introduces you to shoreline ecosystem principles and management practices, with emphasis on the purpose of the Green Shores rating systems. You will learn about shoreline ecology and related topics including threats and improvements, an overview of shoreline governance and an introduction to the Green Shores program. A visit to local shorelines will allow you to consider the concepts in a practical setting.

Learning objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain the value of shoreline ecosystems and the physical processes that contribute to shoreline formation
Summarize the impacts of human activity, invasive species, and climate change on shorelines
Identify examples of shoreline improvements
Outline responsibilities with respect to shoreline management
Explain the benefits of the Green Shores program
List the Green Shores application requirements and credit categories
Outline the steps and responsibilities involved in implementing a Green Shores project by both the homeowner and a professional
Identify Green Shores credits that a project is likely to qualify for

Location

The workshop will take place in Cultus Lake, BC, at the Cultus Lake Park Community Hall, 4220 Columbia Valley Rd, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B6.

Participants should bring a bagged lunch. Participants should dress for the weather and have appropriate footwear for our afternoon field trip.

Cost and registration

Your tuition fee is being subsidized by the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), a jointly funded program by the Government of Canada and Province of BC, that is supporting the Green Shores Demonstration Site at Cultus Lake Park.

Participants do not need to purchase any materials for this workshop. A certificate of completion will be emailed to participants following the workshop.

This sponsored workshop is very popular. Please register early as space is limited to 22 participants. In consideration of others on our waitlist, please contact us right away if your plans change and you cannot attend. To withdraw from the course call 250-472-4747 or email bstassist@uvic.ca.

For general questions about the content of this course, please contact Kelly Loch from the stewardship Centre for BC.

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