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SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS

SFAEP Members, Students, and Government Employees

General Admission

SFAEP State Wetland Delineation Training (62-340 F.A.C.) Two-Day Classroom &amp; Field Training📅 October 21-22, 2026 The South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SFAEP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), invites environmental professionals, consultants, agency staff, students, and resource managers to participate in a comprehensive two-day training on Florida&#39;s State Wetland Delineation Methodology under Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). This hands-on training combines classroom instruction with field application to provide participants with a practical understanding of wetland delineation procedures used throughout Florida. Attendees will learn directly from FDEP and SFWMD staff and gain insight into vegetation analysis, hydrologic indicators, hydric soils, wetland hydrology, altered sites, data forms, and delineation methodology.&nbsp; Day 1: Classroom Training&nbsp;Location (WED. 10/21):&nbsp;Oak Grove Park Community Center 690 NE 159th Street, Miami, Florida 33161 Arrive by 8:45 am (Ends at 4:00 pm) Classroom sessions will cover:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Overview and intent of Chapter 62-340, F.A.C.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wetland delineation definitions and methodology</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vegetative strata selection and plant indicator status</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Common wetland species and look-alikes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hydrologic indicators</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hydric soils and Seasonal High Water Table (SHWT)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wetland delineation tests and procedures</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Altered site evaluations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Surface waters, wetland hydrology, and delineation exemptions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wetland/Upland Data Form review</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Desktop delineation exercises</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Field day preparation and equipment recommendations</li></ul>CATERED LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Day 2: Field Training (THURS. 10/22; Location To Be Announced) Arrive by 8:45 am (Ends at 4:30 pm) Participants will apply the concepts learned in the classroom during a guided field exercise led by agency professionals. The field component will focus on identifying wetland indicators, evaluating vegetation and soils, assessing hydrology, and completing delineation data forms in real-world conditions. Field location details and logistical information will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event (in northern/central Miami-Dade County) Who Should Attend?This training is ideal for:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Environmental consultants</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wetland scientists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ecologists and biologists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Environmental permitting professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Government agency staff</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Natural resource managers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Students and early-career environmental professionals</li></ul>What to Bring for the Field DayParticipants should be prepared for outdoor conditions and wetland environments. Recommended items include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Field boots or waterproof footwear (no sandals)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Long pants and weather-appropriate clothing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sun protection and insect repellent</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Water and snacks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Notebook and writing utensils</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Any personal field equipment you regularly use (i.e., sharpshooter shovel, hand lens, clipboard, etc.)</li></ul>&nbsp;Space is limited!. Register early to reserve your spot for this unique opportunity to learn Florida&#39;s state wetland delineation methodology directly from regulatory agency experts. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by: South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SFAEP) Partners: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Miami-Dade County, and WGI.

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SFAEP State Wetland Delineation Training (62-340 F.A.C.) Two-Day Classroom &amp; Field Training📅 October 21-22, 2026 The South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SFAEP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), invites environmental professionals, consultants, agency staff, students, and resource managers to participate in a comprehensive two-day training on Florida's State Wetland Delineation Methodology under Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). This hands-on training combines classroom instruction with field application to provide participants with a practical understanding of wetland delineation procedures used throughout Florida. Attendees will learn directly from FDEP and SFWMD staff and gain insight into vegetation analysis, hydrologic indicators, hydric soils, wetland hydrology, altered sites, data forms, and delineation methodology.  Day 1: Classroom Training Location (WED. 10/21): Oak Grove Park Community Center 690 NE 159th Street, Miami, Florida 33161 Arrive by 8:45 am (Ends at 4:00 pm) Classroom sessions will cover:<ul><li>Overview and intent of Chapter 62-340, F.A.C.</li><li>Wetland delineation definitions and methodology</li><li>Vegetative strata selection and plant indicator status</li><li>Common wetland species and look-alikes</li><li>Hydrologic indicators</li><li>Hydric soils and Seasonal High Water Table (SHWT)</li><li>Wetland delineation tests and procedures</li><li>Altered site evaluations</li><li>Surface waters, wetland hydrology, and delineation exemptions</li><li>Wetland/Upland Data Form review</li><li>Desktop delineation exercises</li><li>Field day preparation and equipment recommendations</li></ul>CATERED LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Day 2: Field Training (THURS. 10/22; Location To Be Announced) Arrive by 8:45 am (Ends at 4:30 pm) Participants will apply the concepts learned in the classroom during a guided field exercise led by agency professionals. The field component will focus on identifying wetland indicators, evaluating vegetation and soils, assessing hydrology, and completing delineation data forms in real-world conditions. Field location details and logistical information will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event (in northern/central Miami-Dade County) Who Should Attend?This training is ideal for:<ul><li>Environmental consultants</li><li>Wetland scientists</li><li>Ecologists and biologists</li><li>Environmental permitting professionals</li><li>Government agency staff</li><li>Natural resource managers</li><li>Students and early-career environmental professionals</li></ul>What to Bring for the Field DayParticipants should be prepared for outdoor conditions and wetland environments. Recommended items include:<ul><li>Field boots or waterproof footwear (no sandals)</li><li>Long pants and weather-appropriate clothing</li><li>Sun protection and insect repellent</li><li>Water and snacks</li><li>Notebook and writing utensils</li><li>Any personal field equipment you regularly use (i.e., sharpshooter shovel, hand lens, clipboard, etc.)</li></ul> Space is limited!. Register early to reserve your spot for this unique opportunity to learn Florida's state wetland delineation methodology directly from regulatory agency experts. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by: South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SFAEP) Partners: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Miami-Dade County, and WGI.

SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS

62-340 F.A.C. | Two-Day State Wetland Delineation Training

690 NE 159th St

SFAEP Members, Students, and Government Employees

$275

General Admission

$375

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