Gain a comprehensive understanding of biological monitoring principles and practices used in environmental consulting and natural resource management. This course covers the fundamentals of why, when, and how biological monitoring is conducted, including pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, and completing daily monitoring reports. Learn to follow practices that meet regulatory requirements, accurately document findings for agency review, communicate effectively with construction crews and project managers, and identify when to escalate issues requiring work stoppages or adaptive management. Real-world case studies illustrate monitoring challenges and solutions across different project types, from habitat restoration to infrastructure development. You’ll leave with practical tools for tracking species, implementing avoidance and minimization measures, and producing clear, defensible monitoring reports.

Course Format: Hybrid with field components