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Wetland Mapping: A Tool for Better Understanding the Impacts of Wetland Disturbance
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This research poster describes the Enhanced Wetland Inventory (EWC) and Boreal Wetland Classification System developed by Ducks Unlimited Canada. Presented at the NAIT 7th Seminar on Linear...
Wetland Mapping of the Akaitcho Region
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A small idea, beginning with discussions and collaboration with First Nation and Metis community leaders, has become Ducks Unlimited Canada’s largest ever wetland mapping project. The Akaitcho region...
Wetland Mitigation on Manitoba Hydro Transmission Rights of Way: From Planning to Operations
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This presentation provides an overview of Manitoba Hydro's planning through to operations approach to wetland mitigation on their rights of ways.
Wetland Offsetting: Emergent Protocols and Techniques for Prioritizing Site-specific Wetland Services
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Wetland loss in southern Ontario, escalated by development, is putting pressure on planners as they struggle to meet development needs while maintaining a balance with regional natural heritage...
Wetland Plants of British Columbia: Field Guide to Indicator Species for Wetland Classification
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The Wetland Plants of British Columbia is an introduction to the common indicator wetlands species that are used to classify ecosystems using the provincial Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification...
Wetland Restoration: Can Short-Term Success Criteria Predict Long-Term Outcomes?
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Worldwide wetland loss over the past 50 years has made wetland conservation a public policy priority, leading to an increase in wetland restoration programs. However, predicting long-term restoration...
Wetland Road Crossings Hydrological Monitoring Design and Data Summary
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This report summarizes the results of a three-year research project to evaluate the effects of forest resource roads and construction techniques on wetland hydrology in Manitoba's boreal forest.
Wetland Successional State Affects Fire Severity in a Boreal Shield Landscape
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Boreal peatland ecosystems are generally resilient to low severity wildfire. However, climate change may increase wildfire intensity and frequency, potentially shifting wetlands to less wildfire...
Wetland Water Quality in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region and its Relationship to Aquatic Invertebrate Communities: Pilot Phase Monitoring Results
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Wetlands in the Oil Sands Region of Alberta are vulnerable to direct and indirect effects of human development including land disturbance, hydrologic alteration, and addition of contaminants. Nineteen...
WetlandKeeper Workshops
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June 3rd, 2022 at 9:00am PST to July 24th, 2022 at 5:00pm PST
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The BC Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Education Program presents Wetlandkeepers, a free public workshop. Wetlands can filter water, mitigate flooding, and provide critical habitat to hundreds of...
WetlandKeepers Workshop
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July 16th, 2021 at 9:00am PST to July 18th, 2021 at 5:00pm PST
ONLINE, BC
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The B.C. Wildlife Federation’s Wetlands Education Program presents Wetlandkeepers, a free public workshop hosted through Zoom. Wetlands can filter water, mitigate flooding, and provide critical...
Wetlands 101: Introduction to Boreal Wetlands - Online
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April 1st, 2020 at 9:00am to June 30th, 2020 at 11:59pm
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March 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE - During this extraordinary time, we are cancelling all classroom and field-based training for safety reasons. In support of social distancing efforts, we are offering FREE...
Wetlands and Lake Water Quality Management
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Presented at the Alberta Lake Management Society Conference 2022, this presentation discusses wetlands irreplaceable ecosystem services, such as nutrient filtration, and the effects of wetland removal...
Wetlands and Methane [Technical Report]
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To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, conservation and restoration of wetlands play a key role. This report outlines the contribution of wetlands to global methane output; differences between...
Wetlands and Their Role in the Resilience of Prairie Communities.
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December 16th, 2021 at 9:00am MST to December 16th, 2021 at 10:00am MST
Chris Spence works as a research scientist for Environment and Climate Change Canada in Saskatoon. He holds adjunct professor appointments at the Universities of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. His...
Wetlands and Water Quality
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Wetlands: Nature's Natural Filter Fresh water is a vital resource for human society. We depend upon water for drinking, hydropower, irrigation, cooling, and cleaning; for products such as food, plants...
Wetlands as Integral Parts of Surface Water–Groundwater Interactions in the Athabasca Oil Sands Area: Review and Synthesis
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Wetlands comprise unique water storage and conveyance mechanisms that maintain landscape integrity under the sub-humid climate in the Athabasca Oil Sands Area. In addition to their internal function...
Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions for Water Management in Different Environments
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Abstract Wetlands are multifunctional systems performing as nature-based solutions (NBS) for water management. This paper provides an overview of natural and constructed wetlands and their potential...