Living Shoreline Course for Marine Contractors: Central Indian River Lagoon

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This course is designed for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the process of installing living shorelines. CEUs available.

Environmental Learning Center

This 2-day course (8:30am to 4:30pm each day) is designed for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the process of installing living shorelines. Marine contractors, landscape architects, property owners, and anyone interested in promoting living shorelines will gain valuable hands-on information. Topics covered range from the benefits of installing a living shoreline to permit applications and include a field visit to a living shoreline site. Site visit(s) are yet to be confirmed and every attempt will be made to locate them within a 30-minute drive of the classroom location.Course registration of $50 includes instruction, manual, refreshments, and lunches.CEUs available from:Society for Ecological Restoration's Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner Program (6 CE total) https://www.ser.org/general/custom.asp?page=CERPProgramFlorida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (1 CE per hour/up to 8 CE hours) https://www.fngla.org/professional-development/maintain-your-certificationFlorida Construction Industry Board (CILB - 6 CE total) <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myfloridalicense.com%2Fdbpr%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmbaily%40ufl.edu%7C5cfb5daf9afb4f22819808dc1d12e110%7C0d4da0f84a314d76ace60a62331e1b84%7C0%7C0%7C638417216185940668%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EoOX2LSq%2BEw08deGvCLgub%2FwvevCLPW63miT2A19IEI%3D&reserved=0" title="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myfloridalicense.com%2Fdbpr%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmbaily%40ufl.edu%7C5cfb5daf9afb4f22819808dc1d12e110%7C0d4da0f84a314d76ace60a62331e1b84%7C0%7C0%7C638417216185940668%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EoOX2LSq%2BEw08deGvCLgub%2FwvevCLPW63miT2A19IEI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/</a>Instructors: Sea Grant, US Army Corps of Engineers, FL Department of Environmental Protection, Indian River County, and othersFor questions, further information, or hotel recommendations please email Mandy Sunshine Baily (she/her) at mbaily@ufl.edu . If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact mbaily@ufl.edu or call (321) 985 3412 in advance.Register early through Eventbrite.com to reserve your spot and receive notice of any changes.NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.-----Type: Attend an Event, Speak Up, Take A Class, VolunteerTopic: Energy, Food, Nature, Waste, WaterOrganization: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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