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Professional Development at the Environmental Learning Center
Earn Continuing Education Units at the ELC
If you're looking for a fun and convenient way to broaden your knowledge around environmental issues and earn continuing education units (CEUs), the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College is here to help. We offer a variety of short courses designed to give professionals hands-on experience while learning from experts in the field.
Short course topics will include areas related to stormwater management, wetland/river restoration and ecology, and more. Our rustic, yet comfortable, classrooms provide an excellent learning environment in the middle of a recently restored wetland.
- Only minutes from downtown Oregon City
- Free and open parking
- Retreat-like feel close to the city
- Conveniently located off Interstate-205
To get more information about professional development workshops, to join our email list, or to discuss your training needs, please contact Renee Harber at rharber@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3015.
Professional Development at the ELC
The use of technological tools, such as auto-samplers, low-cost drones and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), provide opportunities for effective and efficient natural resource management. However, navigating the various options to choose the tools appropriate for a given objective can be challenging and possibly even daunting. This introductory workshop will provide a basic understanding of the variety of technological tools available for monitoring, assessing and planning activities related to natural resource management. Specific applications will be presented by industry professionals who use this technology on a regular basis. Participants will walk away with an understanding of which technologies would be most appropriate for their particular management objectives.
Instructors
- Mike Hamilton, PhD, retired from University of California System
- Chris Pucci, project surveyor, Oregon Department of Transportation
- Lauchlan Ray, biologist, Mason, Bruce and Girard
- Joe Rudolph, landscape ecologist, Wolf Water Resources
- Eric Butler, landscape ecologist, Clackamas River Basin Council
Professional credit
- Clackamas Community College, CEUs: 0.8 CEU (8 PDH)
Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Date and Location
- Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, 8 a.m-4:30 p.m.
- Options for attendance in-person at the Environmental Learning Center or via Zoom.
Cost:
- Standard: $230
- Students: $92
- Limited scholarships: We have a limited number of scholarship dollars available that reduce the cost of your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources.
Questions? Email Renee Harber at rharber@clackamas.edu.
This workshop will provide an overview of vegetated stormwater facilities (bioswales, raingardens, etc.): How they function, management considerations and strategies for long-term viability. Participants will learn about regulatory requirements, such as record-keeping and inspections, and learn how to evaluate and properly maintain the plants and other system components. The intended audience includes landscapers, regulatory inspectors and public works/stormwater maintenance personnel. The field portion of class includes practice inspecting a facility, identifying problems, record-keeping and communication with the customer. You may choose to take both the lecture and on-site practice, or one or the other, depending on your needs.
Instructors
- Gail Shaloum, MS, PLA, Technical Services Coordinator for Clackamas Water Environment Services
- Todd Blossom, Owner, Blossom – a full-service landscaping company since 1999
- Rob Livingston, Technical Services Specialist in the Watershed Protection division at Clackamas Water Environment Services
Professional credit: (Certificate of Completion will be provided for all the below options)
All Sessions: Clackamas Community College, 1.1 CEU; OLCB, 11 CEH; (OESAC credits tbd)
Lecture Only: Clackamas Community College, 0.8 CEU; OLCB, 8 CEH; (OESAC credits - tbd)
Site Evaluation Only: Clackamas Community College, 0.3 CEU; OLCB, 3 CEH; (OESAC credits - tbd)
Date and Location
- Lecture: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Environmental Learning Center at CCC - Site Evaluation & Practice: Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, 9 a.m.-noon (or 1-4 p.m.)
Clackamas Community College campus
Cost:
- All Sessions: $210 (students $105)
- Lecture Only: $150 (students $75)
- Site Evaluation Only: $60 (students $30)
- Limited scholarships: We have a limited number of scholarship dollars available that reduce the cost of your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources.
Questions? Email Renee Harber at rharber@clackamas.edu.
This workshop will provide an introduction to the science and protocol of wetland delineation. The intended audience includes environmental professionals who work with wetlands, streams and watershed management. Participants will learn about standard methodology, data sources, wetland indicators and regulations, as well as the practical components of an onsite inspection. The in-person field practicum will be held at the Three Creeks natural area adjacent to the CCC Harmony campus.
Instructor
- Phil Quarterman PWS (Emeritus)
- Phil Quarterman has over 40 years of experience as a wetland scientist in local and state government and since 1995, in consulting with WHPacific, Inc. He has worked on many types of projects delineating and assessing wetlands, obtaining state and federal permits, and crafting and implementing wetland mitigation plans. His fieldwork has taken him to diverse wetland types from alkaline wetlands in arid areas of Oregon and Nevada, to Oregon estuaries and the tundra and boreal forests of Alaska.
Professional credit: Clackamas Community College, 2.45 CEU (24.5 PDH); Certificate of Completion will be provided, which may be submitted to SWSPCP or other certifying agencies
Date and location
- Three-Day Lecture Series: March 20-22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Environmental Learning Center at CCC
- Field Practicum: March 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Three Creeks Natural Area, adjacent to CCC Harmony campus
Cost
- Lecture and Field Practicum: $590
- Student: $295
- Limited scholarships: We have a limited number of scholarship dollars available that reduce the cost of your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources.
Register for Wetland Delineation
Questions? Email Renee Harber at rharber@clackamas.edu.
This workshop will provide hands-on experience in the practice of wetland delineation. Students are expected to have a basic working knowledge of the wetland delineation process prior to taking this field practicum. Participants will work with the instructor to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a wetland site, practicing the identification of wetland indicators and learning the practical components of an onsite investigation. Consists of 6.5 hours of field practicum.
Instructor
- Phil Quarterman PWS (Emeritus)
- Phil Quarterman has over 40 years of experience as a wetland scientist in local and state government and since 1995, in consulting with WHPacific, Inc. He has worked on many types of projects delineating and assessing wetlands, obtaining state and federal permits, and crafting and implementing wetland mitigation plans. His fieldwork has taken him to diverse wetland types from alkaline wetlands in arid areas of Oregon and Nevada, to Oregon estuaries and the tundra and boreal forests of Alaska. Phil has been teaching Society of Wetland Scientists certified classes on wetland delineation for the past six years in locations including Portland, Walla Walla, WA and Anchorage, AK.
Date and Location
- Field practicum: March 23, 2023 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), Three Creeks Natural Area, adjacent to CCC Harmony campus
- Rain date: March 24 or April 14, 2023 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Class will meet if it's only misting, but a steady rain would make it difficult to see water levels in the soil. Please block off this time on your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.
Professional credit: Clackamas Community College, 0.65 CEU (6.5 PDH); Certificate of Completion will be provided, which may be submitted to SWSPCP or other certifying agencies.
Cost
- Field practicum: $230
- Student: $115
- Box lunch and snacks provided
- Limited scholarships: We have a limited number of scholarship dollars available that reduce the cost or your registration by 30% for those eligible. These dollars are for those with limited resources.
Register for Wetland Delineation
Questions? Email Renee Harber at rharber@clackamas.edu.
Details and registration coming soon.
Program Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for all their much-appreciated support.
- Clackamas River Water Providers
- Clackamas Water Environment Services
- Oregon City Public Works
Vegetated Stormwater Facilities qualified landscapers
In an effort to assist the public with finding qualified individuals for maintaining vegetated stormwater facilities, we provide this List of Landscapers who have successfully completed our Vegetated Stormwater Facilities workshop. In this course, they learned about strategies for effectively maintaining the functionality of facilities like swales and raingardens.
Environmental Professional Technical Advisory Committee Membership
This group of advisors provides guidance on the ELC's professional development program. The committee ensures that the ELC only offers in-demand, relevant training and that instructors have real-world experience in the subject matter.
| Advisor | Organization |
|---|---|
| Ron Adams | CCC Board of Education, retired |
| Todd Alsbury | Cascade Environmental Group |
| John Borden | Clackamas River Basin Council |
| Rowyn Cooper-Careselli | Wolfe Water Resources |
| Mike Hamilton | UC Natural Reserve System |
| Cheryl McGinnis | Clackamas River Basin Council |
| Bill Monroe | Clackamas River Basin Council |
| Doug Neeley | Greater Oregon City Watershed Council |
| Devin Patterson | Clackamas County |
| Joe Rudolph | Wolfe Water Resources |
| John Runyon | Cascade Environmental Group |
| Gail Shaloum | Clackamas Water Environment Services |
| Ben Walczak | ODFW |
| Brandon Weems | The Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde |
Interested in donating to the ELC?
Your donation is tax deductible, and your generosity helps us continue to offer all our programming and scholarship opportunities.