Workshop Structure

Crescent Lake

I.      Pre-test
        A. Wetland and interpretative techniques knowledge assessment quiz

II.    Introduction
        A. Development Team
        B. Participants

III.   Materials Introduction
        A. Binders and supplies

IV.    Introductory Exercise
         A. "Finders Keepers," Chadron, NE

V.    Basic concepts for understanding wetlands
        A. Functions and Values

VI.    Map Use
         A. Exercise:
         1. Introduction to scale and area measurement

VII.    Manual GIS
           A. Exercise
           1. Feature overlays

VIII.    Geographic Background
            A. Slide presentation: Crescent Lake

IX.    Wetlands
        A. Exercise
        1.Using NWI Maps and Aerial Photography

X.    Satellite Imagery
        A. Introduction to NASA Imagery
        B. Exercise
        1. Use of satellite image

XI.    Determining Scale and Area

XII.    Signature Identification

XIII.    Website (www.rac.usl.edu/wetmaap)
            Using and Accessing the website

XIV.    Gap image
            Use of Gap Satellite image

XV.    Photo Interpretation
            A. Exercises
                1. Comparison of aerial photography with photo essay
                2. Habitat interpretation
                3. Comparison of photo overlay with map analysis

XVI.    Topographic and Habitat Profile

XVII.    Evaluate surface water changes
            A. Exercise
                1. Mapping temporary water
                2. Evaluating water changes

XVIII.    Summary
              A. Concepts, skills, and techniques

XIX.    Post- test:  Wetland and interpretative techniques knowledge assessment quiz

XV.    Workshop evaluation