The Sikumiut (“people of the ice”) Field school aims to bring together sea ice knowledge holders from Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing. Sea ice knowledge holders of any discipline and career stage interested in learning about other ways of exploring and understanding sea ice are encouraged to apply. Fourteen participants will learn about sea ice using methods based on Indigenous Knowledge, On-ice Observations, Remote Sensing, and Numerical Modeling. The course will take place in-person in Utqiaġvik, AK and all travel, accommodation, and meal expenses will be paid.

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The National Association of Wetland Managers Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting will be held in person in Stevenson, WA, from April 8-10 with optional field trips on April 11. The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and Tribal wetland program managers and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year. The theme for this meeting is Building an Evergreen Future with Wetlands, with a focus on fish and wildlife as well as treaty rights, cross-boundary issues, restoration, and climate change. Early bird registration runs from August 12-November 10.

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Registration is open for the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Coastal Training Program. A wide variety of classes are included, such as “Alternatives to Bulkheads” and “Determining the Ordinary High Water Mark.” All classes are eligible for Certification Maintenance (CM) credits through the American Planning Association and the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals. Members of the Society of Wetland Scientists may also apply class hours towards re-certification.

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