Wetlands 101
GET YOUR RUBBER BOOTS ON, IT’S TIME TO LEARN ABOUT WETLANDS!
Wetlands are the most diverse and complicated landforms in Alberta to understand. They serve an essential role in the landscape by providing drought and flood mitigation, water purification, and habitat that supports a great abundance of biodiversity.
The goal of this free online course is to increase the understanding of the values and functions of wetlands and to provide a basic understanding of how the province manages these ecosystems. This course is applicable to all of Alberta’s professionals, industries, and general public.
About The Course
Our course features eleven videos that are between 5-7 minutes long. Topics include the definitions and values of wetlands and the government policies designed to protect them.
Students will receive a certificate of completion for obtaining a minimum of 80% on each of the chapter quizzes. Alternatively, students have the option of taking the course for “fun” with no evaluations after viewing each video. So, sit back, plug in your headphones, and get ready to learn about some of Alberta’s most valued ecosystems!
Wetlands Plants Field Guide
Your guide to easy identification of wetland plants in the Prairie Pothole Region, and what they tell us in the field about wetland classification.