--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 14:02:14 -0600 From: Holly Nelson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Upcoming NWRC Workshops Sender: Holly Nelson <[log in to unmask]> 1999 TRAINING WORKSHOPS U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL WETLAND RESEARCH CENTER & MID-CONTINENT MAPPING CENTER IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA 700 CAJUNDOME BLVD. LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506-3154 PHONE (318) 266-8699 TRAINING/WORKSHOP FACILITY IS THE NWRC-ANNEX CONTACT: [log in to unmask] WEBSITE: http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior is presenting a series of topical workshops pertaining to mapping, vegetation, photo-interpretation, remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems. The workshops are part of an effort to exchange information and provide access to spatial technologies developed at the center for natural resource survey. The workshops are available to the general public educators, state and federal agencies. Workshop participation by the international community is also greatly encouraged. Most of the workshops are 3 days long, creating compact presentation of materials. No previous experience in any of the topical workshop is assumed, except for advanced workshops. Appropriate handouts, photos, maps, and other forms of distributed materials are provided to the workshop participants. Some workshops will have scheduled field exercises. Hands-on exercises are utilized to involve workshop participation. Specialized workshop topics and transient workshops can be arranged based upon consultation and number of workshop participants. Scheduled workshops are subject to change. Please contact the workshop coordinator at the listed phone number for workshop information. DATE NAME OF WORKSHOP February 17-18 Advanced PLGR (Federal Participants Only) March 9-11 Introduction to National Wetlands Classification System April 19-21 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natural Resources April 29 Advantages in Using Statistical Designs in Addressing Ecological Problems May 4-5 Introduction to the Identification of Coastal Prairie Plants May 12-13 Introduction to Pitcher Plant Bogs and Wet Pine Savannas of the Southeastern United States June 1-3 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natural Resources June 23-24 Introduction to the Identification of Wetland Forest Trees October 20-22 Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing and Mapping October 25-27 Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation November 16-18 Introduction to GIS (Arc/Info) for Natural Resources December 1-3 Introduction to GPS for Natural Resource Assessment & Survey --- End Forwarded Message ---