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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wetland management, exploring key practices in conservation and restoration. Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the goals wetland managers typically set for each. The course emphasizes the importance of adaptive management and ecosystem management, contrasting these approaches with traditional wetland management strategies. Students will also gain insight into the constraints that can impact management efforts. In addition, the course covers the components of an effective wetland monitoring plan, the various evaluation techniques used, and the tools employed to track wetland health. Finally, students will explore best practices for wetland restoration, focusing on site-specific techniques and the management of both native and invasive vegetation in restoration projects.
This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to understand the reasons for different wetland management practices, describe the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and identify the types of goals wetland managers may establish. This module will provide a solid foundation for understanding the motivations, goals, and objectives of wetland management and restoration projects.
Challenges to Wetland Restoration and Conservation•4 minutes
Setting Goals for Wetland Management•5 minutes
Advisory and Technical Groups•5 minutes
What do you think is the biggest misconception about wetlands?•8 minutes
Module 1 | Wrap-up•2 minutes
6 readings•Total 95 minutes
Course Guide•5 minutes
Updating Your Profile•10 minutes
Course Glossary•10 minutes
EPA Wetland Protection and Restoration Website•15 minutes
National Association of Wetland Managers•15 minutes
Wetland Management Planning (WWF) •40 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Module 1 | Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Orientation Quiz•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Getting to Know Your Classmates•10 minutes
Module 2 | Planning for Uncertainty
4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will learn how to use publicly available resources to plan for climate change. You will also become familiar with some of the constraints—ecological, socio-political, and economical—that can limit management. Finally, you will apply the concept of adaptive management to wetland restoration planning. This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities and uncertainties inherent in wetland management and restoration.
What's included
12 videos4 readings1 assignment
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12 videos•Total 71 minutes
Module 2 | Overview•2 minutes
Introduction to Adaptive Management•5 minutes
Monitoring Techniques for Wetlands•6 minutes
Introduction to Ecosystem Management•3 minutes
Restoring Wetland Ecosystems: A Management Approach•5 minutes
Adaptive Management Under Changing Climate Conditions•5 minutes
Legal and Policy Frameworks Supporting Adaptive Management•8 minutes
Economic Constraints and Funding•5 minutes
Balancing Human Needs with Wetland Conservation•6 minutes
Long-Term Impacts of Adaptive Management on Wetland Ecosystems•6 minutes
Agency Priorities for Wetland Conservation•18 minutes
Module 2 | Wrap-up•2 minutes
4 readings•Total 145 minutes
Course Glossary•10 minutes
Adaptive Management of Ramsar Wetland•60 minutes
Healthy Wetlands, Healthy Watershed•60 minutes
Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Science, Policy and Management•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 | Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Module 3 | Monitoring
3 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will understand methods for monitoring surface and shallow subsurface hydrology. You will also learn how to apply rapid assessment techniques and hydrogeomorphic assessment methods. Finally, you will explore how to establish a monitoring plan for a wetland restoration project. This module will provide you with the essential tools and techniques to effectively monitor and assess wetland restoration efforts.
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15 videos3 readings1 assignment
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15 videos•Total 59 minutes
Module 3 | Overview•2 minutes
Wetland Monitoring Plans•3 minutes
EPA's Monitoring Recommendations•4 minutes
Bioassessments vs. Functional Assessments•3 minutes
Monitoring Design•5 minutes
Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET)•5 minutes
Hydrogeomorphic Approach (HGM)•5 minutes
Monitoring Questions and Approach•4 minutes
Indices of Biological Integrity•6 minutes
Floristic Quality Index•4 minutes
Monitoring Groundwater•4 minutes
Groundwater Monitoring Reports•4 minutes
Meteorological Data for Wetland Hydrology•4 minutes
Water Quality Standards•4 minutes
Module 3 | Wrap-up•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 100 minutes
Course Glossary•10 minutes
Ohio Rapid Assessment Method•40 minutes
Hydrogeomorphic Classification for Wetlands•50 minutes
In this module, you will learn what goes into developing a plan for a wetland restoration project, including basic designs for reestablishing wetland hydrology and soil. This module will bring together all the concepts and techniques you’ve learned, providing a comprehensive approach to planning and executing successful wetland restoration projects. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
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14 videos5 readings2 assignments
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14 videos•Total 61 minutes
Module 4 | Overview•1 minute
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Best Practices•4 minutes
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