WSDOT crew examining wetland area

WSDOT delivers environmental training to provide tools and information to assist staff in ensuring that WSDOT projects stay in compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies.  The courses listed below are available for consultants.  Contact Virginia Stone for information about classes designed for WSDOT staff.

Fish and Wildlife - Marion Carey

• Biological Assessment Qualification, March 2012 Note: Course offered only through LTAP

NEPA/SEPA Compliance - Chris Regan

• NEPA/SEPA Overview, to be determined (note: this is a WSDOT specific class)

Cultural Resources - Scott Williams

• Cultural Resources Training, May 2012

Stormwater and Watersheds - Dick Gersib

• Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control, Winter 2012

Other Training

Environmental training is also provided through other organizations.
This is a partial list of organizations that offer a variety of environmental training. For more information, email Virginia Stone.

• Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) These courses are coordinated through the WSDOT Highways and Local Programs Office focused primarily on a local government audience.  They coordinate courses from a variety of training partners including WSDOT.
• University of Washington Engineering Professional Programs
• Associated General Contractors Education Foundation
• National Highway Institute
• American Public Works Association (APWA)
• Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
• Department of Ecology (DOE)
• Department of Enterprise Services Training 
• Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
• South Puget Sound Community College Professional Development Program

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