University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign via Coursera
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wetland management, exploring key practices in conservation and restoration. Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the goals wetland managers typically set for each. The course emphasizes the importance of adaptive management and ecosystem management, contrasting these approaches with traditional wetland management strategies. Students will also gain insight into the constraints that can impact management efforts. In addition, the course covers the components of an effective wetland monitoring plan, the various evaluation techniques used, and the tools employed to track wetland health. Finally, students will explore best practices for wetland restoration, focusing on site-specific techniques and the management of both native and invasive vegetation in restoration projects.
This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to understand the reasons for different wetland m…
In this module, you will learn how to use publicly available resources to plan for climate change. You will also become familiar with some of the constraints—ecological, socio-political, and economical—that can limit management. Finally, you will apply the concept of adaptive management to wetland…
In this module, you will understand methods for monitoring surface and shallow subsurface hydrology. You will also learn how to apply rapid assessment techniques and hydrogeomorphic assessment methods. Finally, you will explore how to establish a monitoring plan for a wetland restoration project. T…
In this module, you will learn what goes into developing a plan for a wetland restoration project, including basic designs for reestablishing wetland hydrology and soil. This module will bring together all the concepts and techniques you’ve learned, providing a comprehensive approach to planning an…
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