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Class Details: Please scroll down to view additional class dates
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Class:
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FWS-2009-0223-Kaneohe, HI ECS3119
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Class Dates:
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02/23/2009 - 02/27/2009 M Tu W Tr F
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Class Times:
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Course:
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Pesticides and Fish and Wildlife Resources
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Course Code:
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FWS-ECS3119
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Course Description:
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An overview of the major types of pesticides that may affect fish and wildlife resources, typical routes of exposure, assessing potential risk, and environmental fate of pesticides in terrestrial and aquatic systems. Portions of Federal laws that relate to pesticide use will be described. A description of current pesticide use policy and principles of integrated pest management will be provided. Participants will learn procedures to evaluate non-target effects, and considerations for listed species. Case histories describe different types of pesticide use and field investigation procedures. Useful references and information sources about pesticide safety and use and fish and wildlife risk are provided.
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Course Objectives:
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Understand Federal laws, FWS policies, and other authorities related to safe pesticide use;
Assist biologists with assessing risk to listed species and other trust resources;
Apply basic principles of risk assessment as they relate to pesticides;
Assess effects of contemporary and historic pesticide use, and;
Understand the general principles of integrated pest management.
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Target Audience:
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FWS staff (including endangered species biologists, refuge personnel, contaminant specialists, and law enforcement officials), and other Federal and State personnel whose responsibilities include evaluating the legal and biological implications of fish and wildlife exposure to pesticides.
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General Information:
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Class will conclude at 12:00PM on Friday, February 27, 2009
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Course Tuition:
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$950.00
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Classroom (Location):
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TBD (Kaneohe, HI)
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Primary Contact:
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Name:
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SO LAN CHING
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Email:
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so_lan_ching@fws.gov
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Phone:
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304-876-7771
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Secondary Contact:
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Name:
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GARY SCHETROMPF
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Email:
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gary_schetrompf@fws.gov
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Phone:
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304-876-7255
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Other Contact:
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Not Available
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Students Registered:
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22 of 36
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Prerequisites:
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None
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*-Denotes a required field.
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Class:
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FWS-2009-0816-NCTC ECS3119
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Class Dates:
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08/17/2009 - 08/21/2009 M Tu W Tr F
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Class Times:
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Course:
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Pesticides and Fish and Wildlife Resources
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Course Code:
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FWS-ECS3119
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Course Description:
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An overview of the major types of pesticides that may affect fish and wildlife resources, typical routes of exposure, assessing potential risk, and environmental fate of pesticides in terrestrial and aquatic systems. Portions of Federal laws that relate to pesticide use will be described. A description of current pesticide use policy and principles of integrated pest management will be provided. Participants will learn procedures to evaluate non-target effects, and considerations for listed species. Case histories describe different types of pesticide use and field investigation procedures. Useful references and information sources about pesticide safety and use and fish and wildlife risk are provided.
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Course Objectives:
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Understand Federal laws, FWS policies, and other authorities related to safe pesticide use;
Assist biologists with assessing risk to listed species and other trust resources;
Apply basic principles of risk assessment as they relate to pesticides;
Assess effects of contemporary and historic pesticide use, and;
Understand the general principles of integrated pest management.
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Target Audience:
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FWS staff (including endangered species biologists, refuge personnel, contaminant specialists, and law enforcement officials), and other Federal and State personnel whose responsibilities include evaluating the legal and biological implications of fish and wildlife exposure to pesticides.
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General Information:
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Class will conclude at 12:00PM on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009.
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Course Tuition:
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$950.00
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Classroom (Location):
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160IW-Classroom (National Conservation Training Center (NCTC))
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Primary Contact:
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Name:
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SO LAN CHING
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Email:
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so_lan_ching@fws.gov
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Phone:
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304-876-7771
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Secondary Contact:
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Name:
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GARY SCHETROMPF
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Email:
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gary_schetrompf@fws.gov
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Phone:
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304-876-7255
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Other Contact:
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Not Available
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Students Registered:
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0 of 24
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Prerequisites:
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None
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*-Denotes a required field.
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