Wetland Primer for Design Professionals (1 hour)
An understanding of wetlands is increasingly important for design professionals, including architects, engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects.

This 1-hour online course will acquaint you with the changed perception of wetlands in North America, contemporary definitions of wetlands and types of wetlands found on this continent. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end.

CEUs for this course are not available under the "Buy Direct" options below. CEUs are only available by purchasing the course from either RedVector or PDH.

Upon completion of this course, you will understand and be familiar with:

  • Key federal legislation and publications that has led to increasing protection
  • The broad characteristics of wetlands and their values to human society

 


PURCHASE

Option 1: Buy Direct and Save 20% Over Professional CEU Sites! (Materials e-mailed to you directly within 24 hours of business day from time of purchase. Usually much sooner!)

Option 2: Instant Download at Full Price (Red Vector)

 


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